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New Adult Nonfiction Books 8/21/2019
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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.)
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Something new : tales from a makeshift bride
by Lucy Knisley
Presents an illustrated memoir of what happens after the proposal, fascinated and horrified by the wedding industry the author set out to put her own stamp on the tradition and create the most adorable DIY wedding imaginable
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Relish : my life in the kitchen
by Lucy Knisley
A graphically illustrated, recipe-complemented memoir by the indie cartoonist author of French Milk describes her food-enriched youth as the daughter of a chef and a gourmet, key memories that were marked by special meals and the ways in which cooking has imparted valuable life lessons. Original.
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Rabbit Angstrom : a tetralogy
by John Updike
Four novels trace the life of Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom against the changing American society from the sixties to the eighties
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The matriarch : Barbara Bush and the making of an American dynasty
by Susan Page
Drawing on diary access and more than 100 interviews, a vibrant portrait of the former first lady by the Washington bureau chief of USA Today includes coverage of Barbara Bush's private struggles and remarkable political achievements. 100,000 first printing. Tour
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Slime : how algae created us, plague us, and just might save us
by Ruth Kassinger
The award-winning author of Paradise Under Glass reveals the origins of life in algae and profiles the multi-billion-dollar algae industry, discussing the work of innovators, farmers and scientists currently using algae to solve urgent energy problems. 25,000 first printing
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Rainbow warrior : my life in color
by Gilbert Baker
This colorful, irreverent and deeply personal memoir of the late creator of the first Rainbow Flag in 1978 and a longtime LGBTQ+, peace and AIDS activist, who worked closely with Harvey Milk and others, chronicles his life, from a repressive childhood to his arrival in San Francisco.
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Apollo's legacy : perspectives on the moon landings
by Roger D Launius
A space historian explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society, and weaves in stories from important moments in Apollo’s history to draw readers into his analysis. (science).
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Dutch girl : Audrey Hepburn and World War II
by Robert Matzen
Describes the actress's five years in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, discussing her parents' Nazi affiliations, her own involvement with the Dutch Resistance, and her burgeoning career as a ballerina
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The ultimate tool book
by Popular Mechanics
This authoritative guide from the experts at Popular Mechanics covers multi-purpose and single-purpose hand tools and how to use them and provides tried-and-true suggestions, helpful notes and simple hacks to make any job easier
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How to raise successful people : simple lessons for radical results
by Esther Wojcicki
The co-author of Moonshots in Education outlines simple, counterintuitive approaches to raising happy, healthy and successful children through parental demonstrations of respectful examples and child-directed activities that facilitate early independence and problem-solving skills. 75,000 first printing
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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.
- Enter your PIN. If you don't know your PIN, try:
- 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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