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New NonfictionOctober 2015
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A Woman in Arabia : The Writings of the Queen of the Desert
by Gertrude Bell
A portrait in her own words of the female Lawrence of Arabia, Gertrude Bell. Forthright and spirited, opinionated and playful, and deeply instructive about the Arab world, this volume brings together Bell's letters, military dispatches, diary entries, and travel writings to offer an intimate look at a woman who shaped nations.
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Vendetta : Bobby Kennedy versus Jimmy Hoffa
by James Neff
Based on previously secret and undisclosed documents, a gripping story of crime and punishment recreates the epic battle of two American titans—Robert Kennedy and his nemesis, Jimmy Hoffa, who were willing to do anything to demolish each other. By the author of The Wrong Man.
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Out on the wire : the storytelling secrets of the new masters of radio
by Jessica Abel
Go behind the scenes of seven of today's most popular narrative radio shows and podcasts, including This American Life and RadioLab, in graphic narrative. With the help of This American Life's Ira Glass, Jessica Abel, a cartoonist and devotee of narrative radio, uncovers just how radio producers construct narrative, spilling some juicy insider details.
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Jewel city : art from San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International Exhibition
by James A. Ganz
Timed with the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) of 1915, Jewel City presents a large and representative selection of artworks from the fair, emphasizing the variety of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints that greeted attendees. A rich and fascinating study of a critical moment in American and European art history, Jewel City was published in association with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
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Looking East : Western Artists and the Allure of Japan
by Helen Burnham
There was a craze for all things Japanese in the late-19th and early 20th centuries that brought a correspondingly radical shift in Western art, dubbed japonisme. Leading artists, including Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet, were inspired by Japanese art and culture to create works of singular beauty. This illustrated publication explores this extraordinary moment of cross-cultural exchange by presenting a selection of major paintings, prints, drawings, and decorative arts from the renowned collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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The making of Asian America : a history
by Erika Lee
Describes the lasting impact and contributions Asian immigrants have had on America, beginning with sailors who crossed the Pacific in the 16th century, through the ordeal of internment during World War II and to their current status as “model minorities.”
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Busy : how to thrive in a world of too much
by Tony Crabbe
Business psychologist Tony Crabbe outlines a unique four-step approach to combating one of the modern life's great problems: being too busy. Crabbe draws on entertaining psychological studies to show why we're getting it wrong at the moment and to develop a fresh new approach to taking back one's life from chaotic outside forces.
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Canoeing the Great Plains : a Missouri River summer
by Patrick Dobson
In Canoeing the Great Plains, Dobson recounts his journey on the Missouri, the country's longest river. Dobson, a novice canoeist when he begins his trip, faces the Missouri at a time of dangerous flooding and must learn to trust himself to the powerful flows of the river and its stark and serenely beautiful countryside. As the miles float by and the distinctions blur between himself and what he formerly called nature, Dobson comes to grips with his past, his fears, and his life beyond the river.
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My old dog : rescued pets with remarkable second acts
by Laura T. Coffey
While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, senior shelter pets often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of "old dogs learning new tricks," Coffey and Fusaro show that adopting a senior can be even more rewarding than choosing a younger dog.
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The magic of math : solving for x and figuring out why
by Arthur Benjamin
An engaging introduction to the beauty, simplicity and fun of mathematical formulas explains its essentials and disciplines through everyday examples, mnemonics and brain-teasing tricks. By the author of The Secrets of Mental Math.
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The gift of caring : saving our parents from the perils of modern healthcare
by Marcy Cottrell Houle
In the next few years, 66 million Americans will be caring for an aging parent. The desire to help our elders navigate health issues is clear and universal--how to assure proper care and a good ending is not. This book brings the reader into the all-too-familiar scenarios facing our aging parents, and provides the tools needed to help them spend the last years of their life with dignity.
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Fail, fail again, fail better : wise advice for leaning in to the unknown
by Pema Chödrön
Pema Chödrön offers us her heartfelt advice on how to face the unknown - in ourselves and in the world - and how our missteps can open our eyes to see new possibilities and purpose. For readers of all faiths who are at a life crossroads, this brilliant gem of clarity is sure to earn its place in our kitchens, offices, and backpacks, ready to help us get back on our feet and into our hearts.
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