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New NonfictionAugust 2016
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The free state of Jones : Mississippi's longest civil war
by Victoria E Bynum
Traces the origins and legacy of the Jones County uprising—a 1863-64 conflict during which a band of Confederate deserters battled Confederate cavalry in Jones County, Mississippi—from the American Revolution to the modern civil rights movement, in a book that ties into the May 2016 release of the film it inspired.
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All strangers are kin : adventures in Arabic and the Arab world
by Zora O'Neill
A travel and food writer describes her experiences trying to learn Arabic and details the relationship between culture and communication as she explores Egypt, the UAE, Lebanon and Morocco, skipping the standard tourist track and instead visiting families and local hotspots.
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Where's Warhol?
by Catherine Ingram
Invites readers to find Andy Warhol, and other famous people, in each of the twelve scenes.
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Draplin Design Co. : pretty much everything
by Aaron James Draplin
A graphic artist known for combining the power of design, social media, entrepreneurship, and DIY aesthetic, Draplin details his life, explores his work, and provides advice and observations about his business.
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Critics, monsters, fanatics, and other literary essays
by Cynthia Ozick
An essay collection by the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning critic includes a selection of new pieces as well as the author's gauntlet-throwing views on the essential role of critics in establishing a vibrant literary community.
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Invisible man, got the whole world watching : a young black man's education
by Mychal Denzel Smith
A prominent journalist and contributing writer to The Nation magazine describes his education and the experiences of black masculinity against a backdrop of the Obama administration, the death of Trayvon Martin, the career of LeBron James and other pivotal influences that have shaped race relations in today's America.
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Ingredienti : Marcella's guide to the market
by Marcella Hazan
The husband of the late "Godmother of Italian cooking" shares translations of Marcella's vignettes on how to buy and use fresh produce for authentic Italian cuisine, sharing tips for producing the most satisfying results using ingredients from supermarkets, farmers' markets, online sources and more. By the author of Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking.
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Brazillionaires : wealth, power, decadence, and hope in an American country
by Alex Cuadros
Documents the era of global hyper-wealth through the stories of contemporary Brazil's colorful billionaires, tracing the rise and fall of Eike Batista and other Latin American tycoons who emerged from former "third-world" economies and how their success has been shaped by politics, soccer and violence.
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The probiotic cure : how your own bacteria may save you from heart disease, cancer, obesity, and even dementia
by Martie Whittekin
In 1982, it was discovered that the vast majority of stomach ulcers are caused by H. pylori, nasty little bacteria found in the gut. In 2015, scientists have come to an equally startling conclusion: An imbalance in the bacterial community of your stomach can cause not only ulcers, but also a host of other serious and painful disorders-- from allergies to diabetes to osteoporosis. Now, best-selling health author Martie Whittekin has written The Probiotic Cure, a guide to overcoming many of our most common health issues.
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Ordinarily well : the case for antidepressants
by Peter D Kramer
The best-selling author of Listening to Prozac examines the effectiveness of antidepressants to address a growing mistrust of their use by the medical establishment and the public, charting their development, research and statistics to discuss their shortcomings and benefits while calling for greater awareness about the seriousness of depression.
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The sting of the wild
by Justin O. Schmidt
Entomologist Justin O. Schmidt is on a mission. Some say it's a brave exploration, other shake their heads in disbelief. His goal? To compare the impacts of stinging insects on humans, mainly using himself as the gauge. In The Sting of the Wild, the colorful Dr. Schmidt takes us on a journey inside the lives of stinging insects, seeing the world through their eyes as well as his own.
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Neither snow nor rain : a history of the United States Postal Service
by Devin Leonard
Describes the storied history of the USPS, founded by Benjamin Franklin and molded into a vast patronage machine by Andrew Jackson, and its aggressive development of new technology through mechanical sorting machines and to the optical character readers of today.
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The rise and fall of nations : forces of change in the post-crisis world
by Ruchir Sharma
A reevaluation of economics as a practical art form by the Morgan Stanley economist and author of the best-selling Breakout Nations distills economics into 10 succinct rules while counseling readers on how to recognize political, economic and social changes that affect everyday life.
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How to grow old : ancient wisdom for the second half of life
by Marcus Tullius Cicero
Filled with timeless wisdom and practical guidance, Cicero's brief, charming classic--written in 44 BC and originally titled On Old Age --has delighted and inspired readers, from Saint Augustine to Thomas Jefferson, for more than two thousand years. Presented here in a lively new translation with an informative new introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, the book directly addresses the greatest fears of growing older and persuasively argues why these worries are greatly exaggerated--or altogether mistaken.
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The stone reader : modern philosophy in 133 arguments
by Peter Catapano
A collection of influential pieces originally published in the popular New York Times column explores subjects ranging from consciousness and morality to the gender divide and gun control and is accompanied by an introduction about the column's founding and editorial process.
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A book about love
by Jonah Lehrer
The author of Proust Was a Neuroscientist explores the mysteries of love from a scientific perspective, weaving together insights from clinical psychology, longitudinal studies, historical accounts, parenting manuals and online dating sites to explore how love can be a set of learned skills.
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