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Leaving the Witness: Exiting a Religion and Finding a Life

Amber Scorah - Viking
Format: Hardcover

"The fascinating and moving story of a woman finding her true place in the world, away from the strict requirements of her family and her religion. Amber Scorah navigates her escape with courage, clarity, and humor. She is a strikingly beautiful writer with the unique perspective and fresh...
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Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News

KEVIN YOUNG - Graywolf Press
Format: Hardcover

Has the hoax now moved from the sideshow to take the center stage of American culture?Award-winning poet and critic Kevin Young tours us through a rogue's gallery of hoaxers, plagiarists, forgers, and fakers -- from the humbug of P. T. Barnum and Edgar Allan Poe to the unrepentant bunk...
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Long Shot: The Inside Story of the Snipers Who Broke ISIS

Azad Cudi - Atlantic Monthly Press
Format: Hardcover

A Kurdish journalist who volunteered as a sniper in the fight against ISIS reveals his story in a "gripping memoir . . . elegantly told" (Publishers Weekly) .. In 2002, at age nineteen, Azad was conscripted into Irans army and forced to fight his own people. Refusing to go to war against...
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The Paint Pouring Workshop: Learn to Create Dazzling Abstract Art with Acrylic Pouring

Marcy Ferro - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

Jump into the exciting world of paint pouring - and instantly create dazzling, abstract art - with this comprehensive how-to guide by the popular founder of the Mixed Media Girl YouTube channel. Paint pouring - which involves using a free-flowing acrylic paint mixture created with a pouring...
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Untitled

Mark Manson - Harper
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck comes a new unorthodox self-help book. 2 million first printing.
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For the Love of Music: A Conductor's Guide to the Art of Listening

John Mauceri - Knopf
Format: Hardcover

With a lifetime of experience, profound knowledge and understanding, and heartwarming appreciation, an internationally celebrated conductor and teacher answers the questions: Why should I listen to classical music How can I get the most from the listening experienceA protg of Leonard Bernstein--his...
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Wake, Siren: Ovid Resung

Nina MacLaughlin - FSG Originals
Format: Paperback

In fierce, textured voices, the women of Ovid's Metamorphoses claim their stories and challenge the power of mythI am the home of this story. After thousands of years of other people's tellings, of all these different bridges, of words gotten wrong, I'll tell it myself.Seductresses...
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52 Weeks of Scarves: Beautiful Patterns for Year-round Knitting: Shawls. Wraps. Collars. Cowls. (52 Weeks of, 2)

Laine. - Hardie Grant
Format: Paperback

52 Weeks of Scarves is a contemporary collection of 52 patterns for scarves, shawls, wraps, cowls and collars, from Nordic knitting experts Laine.Nothing brings more comfort than a hand-knitted scarf - from a light wrap for cool shoulders on summer evenings or spring mornings, to a beautiful...
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Taming Chronic Pain: A Management Guide for a More Enjoyable Life

Amy Orr - Mango
Format: Paperback

Taming Chronic PainReaders of books like Mind Over Mood, Pain Free, and 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life will find answers, companionship and more in Taming Chronic Pain.A Well-Rounded Approach: Living with pain offers more than just physical challenges. For those of us navigating...
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Voice-Overs for Podcasting: How to Develop a Career and Make a Profit

Elaine A. Clark
Format: Paperback

Voice-Overs for Podcasting is exactly what podcasters of all levels need: an essential handbook to create, build, improve, and connect with audiences around the globe. Written by veteran voice-over coach and author, Elaine A. Clark, this book delivers the nuts and bolts of podcasting and elevates...
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