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New Adult Nonfiction Books 7/19/2017
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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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Your brain is a time machine : the neuroscience and physics of time
by Dean Buonomano
A leading neuroscientist presents a groundbreaking exploration of how time works inside the mind, arguing that the human brain's complex system constructs our sense of chronological flow in ways that are essential to evolution and everyday survival. By the author of Brain Bugs.
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The most beautiful : my life with Prince
by Mayte Garcia
Published to commemorate the first anniversary of the iconic musician's death, a candid assessment of his personal and professional life by his first wife traces their long-distance courtship, marriage and creative partnership as well as the challenges that compromised their romance. 250,000 first printing.
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Marco Polo : the journey that changed the world
by John Man
Draws on the author's own parallel journey and new archaeological findings to retrace the steps of the medieval Italian merchant who traveled from Venice, through the Middle East and Central Asia, to China and Xanadu, the summer capital of Kublai Khan
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Uniquely human : a different way of seeing autism
by Barry M Prizant
In a book that aims to be essential reading for any parent, teacher, therapist or caregiver of a person with autism, one of the world's leading authorities on autism suggests a major shift in understanding autism and offers inspiring stories and practical advice drawn from his more than four-decade career.
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Your bones : how you can prevent osteoporosis & have strong bones for life-naturally
by Lara Pizzorno
Your Bones contains everything in one book that you need to know in order to have healthy bones, providing scientifically based advice which highlights natural prevention and treatment strategies to address bone loss. This edition includes many new studies on the dangers of the bisphosphonate drugs and an in depth discussion of two new drugs with potential adverse effects. Also new is more information on bone-busting patent medicines, calcium supplementation options, strontium, vitamin K2 and zinc, as well as a section on bone-building exercise.
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Rabid : a cultural history of the world's most diabolical virus
by Bill Wasik
Charts the history, science and cultural mythology of rabies, documenting how before its vaccine the disease caused fatal brain infections and sparked the creations of famous monsters including werewolves, vampires and zombies. 15,000 first printing.
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The great unknown : seven journeys to the frontiers of science
by Marcus Du Sautoy
The award-winning author of The Music of the Primes and popular presenter of Netflix's The Story of Math explores the once-ridiculed theories of history's greatest innovators and the outer reaches of human knowledge to consider what discoveries may lie beyond the predictive powers of science.
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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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