New Adult Nonfiction Books
2/1/2023
 
 
The following books are new to the shelves at Kendall Young Library.  To reserve an item, click on the image or title to be taken to the library's catalog.  (Detailed instructions at the end of the newsletter.)
 
77 things to know before getting a cat : the essential guide to preparing your family and home for a feline companion
by Susan M Ewing

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Shop class for everyone : practical life skills in 83 projects
by Sharon Bowers

"Discover the sublime pleasure and endless rewards of being self-sufficient. In two smartly designed and straightforward encyclopedias of DIY, Home Ec for Everyone and Shop Class for Everyone (previously published together as The Useful Book), here's everything you need to know to fix it, cook it, make it, clean it, build it, and sew it yourself. Each title features dozens of essential skills, practical how-tos, and projects, each explained and illustrated with step-by-step instructions, plus relevant charts, sidebars, lists, and handy toolboxes. Home Ec covers what used to be called the domestic arts, including everything from chopping an onion to hemming a pair of pants to folding a fitted sheet to writing a great thank-you note. Shop Class empowers each of us to become a skilled handyperson, a confident master of one's domain who can hang a picture, paint a room, build a birdhouse, install a lamp, or fix a flat tire. We may live in the information age, but there's no app that will unclog a drain-only life skills"
For such a time as this : my faith journey through the White House and beyond
by Kayleigh McEnany

The White House press secretary chronicles her journey to the White House, offering never-before-told anecdotes about what really happened within the Trump administration, and how her faith got her through some of the most high stakes moments in the West Wing. 125,000 first printing.
Four streets and a square : a history of Manhattan and the New York idea
by Marc Aronson

Enhanced by photos, drawings, multimedia links and more, an award-winning author delves into the 400-year history of Manhattan, focusing on the evolution of four streets and a square where he explores how new ideas and forms of art evolved from social blending. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
The Fresh Eggs Daily cookbook : over 100 fabulous recipes to use eggs in unexpected ways
by Lisa Steele

"Lisa Steele, founder of the popular blog Fresh Eggs Daily, shares the delightful and delicious recipes she uses each day to take advantage of the bounty provided by the feathered friends on her Maine farm"
How to raise an antiracist
by Ibram X. Kendi

This guide for parents, caregivers and teachers focuses on strategies for talking to children about racism, how to avoid the mistakes of our past and help dismantle racist behaviors in ourselves and our world.
Mindful birthing : training the mind, body, and heart for childbirth and beyond
by Nancy Bardacke

Equips expectant families with the tools they need to reduce the stress, fear and pain associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Original. 25,000 first printing.
Our wild calling : how connecting with animals can transform our lives; and save theirs
by Richard Louv

The acclaimed author of Last Child in the Woods redefines the future of human and animal coexistence while sharing insights into how companion animals can enrich life and imbue human empathy to preserve life on Earth. 50,000 first printing.
How to raise an intuitive eater : raising the next generation with food and body confidence
by Sumner Brooks

A mother and licensed registered dietician nutritionist offers relatable advice to parents to teach them how to reject diet culture and help their children grow up to be healthy eaters with a good relationship towards food. 40,000 first printing.
Tasting wine & cheese : an insider's guide to mastering the principles of pairing
by Adam Centamore

A guide to pairing wine and cheese explains how to properly taste the two, pair condiments, and broaden the appreciation of gourmet combinations
How to grow a baby : a science-based guide to nurturing new life, from pregnancy to childbirth and beyond
by Amy Hammer

"People have probably told you (usually over and over) that having a baby can be hard. Pregnancy can be uncomfortable, birth almost unbearably painful, breastfeeding challenging and nights long and sleepless. And while some of these were sometimes true and there were many dirty diapers and hours of cluster feeding early on, I found that knowing some of the why behind the sensations in my body and my baby's behavior helped me foster tolerance, respect and patience. Coming back to the foundations of this book-movement, nourishing food, supportive communities and taking care of our shared environment-helped guide and ground my choices as a new parent. Understanding my invaluable, incredible, monumental role in the development of my son's inner ecology builtwithin me a sense of wonder and confidence in my new job as his mother. My desire to learn what science and research had to teach me about growing my baby acted as a bridge to accepting the multitudes of unknown complexities the art of growing a person requires"
The Unsettlers : In Search of the Good Life in Today's America
by Mark Sundeen

 
The menopause manifesto : own your health with facts and feminism
by Jen Gunter

An internationally best-selling author, obstetrician and gynecologist — and author of The Vagina Bible — empowers readers through knowledge by countering myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts and real science. Original.
Forever boy : a mother's memoir of autism and finding joy
by Kate Swenson

"With her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love"
Becoming free indeed : my story of disentangling faith from fear
by Jinger Vuolo

"Jinger Vuolo, the sixth child in the famous Duggar family of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On, recounts how she began to question the unhealthy ideology of her youth and learned to embrace true freedom in Christ"


 
All items can be reserved through the Kendall Young Library catalog:
  • When viewing an item in the catalog, click "place hold" button.
  • Enter your library card number (14 digits on the back of your card) with no spaces.
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    • Your 4-digit birth month and day (i.e. August 4 would be 0804), or
    • The last 4 digits of your library card number.
    • If neither of these options work, call the library at 832-9100.
  • You will get a call from the library when the item is available.

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