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New and Coming Soon Noteworthy Nonfiction April 2017
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Pandora's lab : seven stories of science gone wrong by Paul A. OffitHistory is filled with brilliant ideas that gave rise to disaster, and this book explores the most fascinating--and significant--missteps: from opium's heyday as the pain reliever of choice to recognition of opioids as a major cause of death in the U.S.; from the rise of trans fats as the golden ingredient for tastier, cheaper food to the heart disease epidemic that followed; and from the cries to ban DDT for the sake of the environment to an epidemic-level rise in world malaria. 001.96 OFF
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The knowledge illusion : why we never think alone by Steven A SlomanTwo cognitive scientists explain how the human brain relies on the communal nature of intelligence and knowledge, constantly gathering information and expertise stored outside our mind and bodies, to overcome its shortcomings of being error prone, irrational and often ignorant. 153.42 SLO
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Hallelujah anyway : rediscovering mercy by Anne LamottAn impassioned exploration of mercy, its elusive presence and why people ignore or embrace it shares advice for forging deeper self-understanding and how to pursue an honest, meaningful life that involves kindness to others. By the best-selling author of Stitches. 242.4 LAM
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The death and life of the Great Lakes by Dan EganAn award-winning journalist traces the scientific, historical and ecological factors that are endangering the Great Lakes, discussing the late-19th century's effort to connect the lakes to the Atlantic, which unexpectedly introduced invasive species from the natural world. 577.630977 EGA
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The sirtfood diet by Aidan GogginsExplores the health potential of the international diet practice of fasting, explaining how to lose the first several pounds safely and gradually while avoiding adverse side effects. Co-written by the award-winning author of The Health Delusion. 613.25 GOG
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The big book of table toppers by Karen M. BurnsLong and skinny or short and wide, modern and minimal or traditional and scrappy, the 56 toppers in this book fit any table. This collection features patterns by today's favorite designers. Styled photography offers a colorful preview of how the quick-to-stitch projects look on tabletops and shows creative ways to include the designs in your home decor Seasonal and holiday-themed projects are ideal for gift giving and year-round stitching Double the variety with two comprehensive sections: traditional, long table runners and diversely shaped table toppers. 746.46 BUR
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Whereas : poems by Stephen DunnA Pulitzer Prize-winning author presents a collection of poems that considers the superstition and sophistry embedded in everyday life, finds beauty in the ordinary and affirms that absurdity of making affirmations, allowing room for more rethinking, reflection, revision, prayer and magic in the world. 811.54 DUN
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Organizing plain & simple : A Ready Reference Guide With Hundreds If Solutions to Your Everyday Clutter Challenges by Donna SmallinTake control of everyday disorder. With strategies for everything from keeping track of mittens and scarves to combining two households, Donna Smallin takes a personalized, nonjudgmental approach as she explains how to assess different situations and decide where to start organizing. Whether you're craving a more functional closet, having trouble planning meals for your family, or trying to make sense of your finances, this straightforward guide offers proven techniques for living an efficient and clutter-free life. 640 SMA
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When organizing isn't enough : SHED your stuff, change your life by Julie MorgensternOutlines radical organizational steps through which people weighed down by physical and mental clutter have the potential to revamp their careers, relationships, and other life areas, in a guide that outlines the author's four-step program for eliminating mess, prioritizing, and renewing one's motivation. 75,000 first printing. 648 MOR
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