|
|
New 400 - 600 Nonfiction Books 400 Languages 500 Math and Science 600 Health, Pets, Gardening, Cooking, and Technology |
|
Newest items are displayed first.
Click on a title for more information or to place a hold. |
|
|
|
Why Argument Matters
by Lee Siegel
With wit, passion, and striking insights, Siegel plumbs the emotional and psychological sources of clashing words, weaving through his exploration the untold story of the role argument has played in societies throughout history.
|
|
|
|
Forest Walking : Discovering the
Trees and Woodlands of North America
by Peter Wohlleben
When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore
your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no—but when we
do, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to get the most out
of your next adventure by becoming a forest detective, decoding
nature’s signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling
present of the ecosystem around you.
|
|
|
|
Origin : a genetic history of the Americas
by Jennifer Raff
In this study of both past and present, a celebrated anthropologist
tells the story of who the first peoples in America were based on
their complete genomes, providing a glimpse into how the tools of genetics reveal details about human history and evolution.
|
|
|
|
The bald eagle : the improbable journey
of America's bird
by Jack E. Davis
Featuring stories of Founding Fathers, rapacious hunters, heroic
bird rescuers and the lives of bald eagles themselves, the Pulitzer
Prize-winning author of The Gulf presents a sweeping cultural and natural history of the bald eagle in America, demonstrating how this bird’s wondrous journey may provide inspiration today.
|
|
|
|
Life between the tides
by Adam Nicolson
Accompanied by great thinkers as he journeys between the tides,
both in the pools he builds along the coast of Scotland and through
the timeline of scientific discovery, the author explores the marine
life inhabiting these pools with a scientist’s curiosity and a poet’s
wonder.
|
|
|
|
The plant hunter : a scientist's quest for nature's next medicines
by Cassandra Leah Quave
Weaving together science, botany and an adventure-filled memoir
to recount her own journey, a leading medical ethnobotanist, who studies plants to treat life-threatening illnesses, searches for natural compounds that could help save us from the antibiotic-resistant
microbes that plague us all.
|
|
|
|
Sweet Paris : seasonal recipes from an American baker in France
by Frank Adrian Barron
A dazzling cookbook featuring 75 recipes for American desserts
with seasonal French twists, accompanied by 125 exquisite
photographs and tips on serving and hosting with French flair
for any occasion, from a casual afternoon teatime to an intimate
dinner party to a festive holiday gathering.
|
|
|
|
Different : gender through the eyes
of a primatologist
by 1948- Waal, F. B. M. de
A world-renowned primatologist and author of Mama's Last Hug
uses the behavior of chimpanzees and bonobos to demonstrate
that biology does not automatically support the traditional gender
roles based on gender and biological sex in human societies.
|
|
|
|
Boards : stylish spreads for casual
gatherings
by Elle Simone Scott
Presents inspirational and achievable ideas for creating boards, interactive and low-key elegant ways of presenting food that
are sure to be a hit and will help you step-up your presentation
skills.
|
|
|
|
Becoming a gardener: What Reading
and Digging Taught Me About Living
by Catie Marron
Combining informed opinion, personal reflection and practical advice
this guide to uncovering the characteristics that make someone a gardener highlights topics like dirt composition, the healing power of digging in the soil and the beauty of solitude in nature.
|
|
|
|
Ever green : saving big forests to save
the planet
by John W. Reid
Megaforests serve an essential role in decarbonizing the atmosphere, and saving them constitutes the fastest, most affordable way to start addressing our planet's most formidable ongoing crisis. Clear, provocative, and persuasive, Ever Green offers practical solutions-from supporting Indigenous forest stewards to planning smarter roads-in an inspiring call to action for the planet.
|
|
|
|
The wok : recipes and techniques
by J. Kenji López-Alt
Presenting over 200 recipes, along with more than 1,000 color
photos, the author of The Food Lab focuses on the wok, the most versatile pan in the kitchen, showing home cooks how to master
the mechanics of a stir-fry and providing endless inspiration for brightening up dinner.
|
|
|
|
Keep the memories, lose the stuff :
declutter, downsize, and move forward
with your life
by Matt Paxton
America's top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff helps you sift through years of clutter, let go of what no longer serves you, and identify the items worth keeping so that you can focus on living in the present.
|
|
|
|
Eating to extinction : the world's rarest
foods and why we need to save them
by Dan Saladino
A global tour of some of the world's rarest and most endangered foods. From an Indigenous American chef refining precolonial recipes
to farmers tending Geechee red peas on the Sea Islands of Georgia,
the individuals profiled in Eating to Extinction are essential guides to treasured foods that have endured in the face of rampant sameness
and standardization. They also provide a road map to a food system
that is healthier, more robust, and, above all, richer in flavor and meaning.
|
|
|
|
A hearty book of veggie sandwiches :
vegan and vegetarian paninis, wraps,
rolls, and more
by Jackie Freeman
Putting together the perfect sandwich is more than slapping ingredients between two slices of bread. You must consider all of the layers, textures, flavors, and colors separately and together. This book is here to help you learn how to make the perfect sandwich, with tasty recipes for any time of the day (or night) and any type of mood.
|
|
|
|
This must be the place : dispatches &
food from the home front
by Rachael Ray
The multi-Emmy Award-winning syndicated TV star offers more
than 125 recipes straight from her home in upstate New York
during the pandemic with personal stories on loss, gratitude and
the special memories of what makes a house a home.
|
|
|
|
Nadiya bakes
by Nadiya Hussain
The host of the Netflix series Time to Eat and Nadiya Bakes,
and the winner of the The Great British Baking Show shares more
than 100 simple and achievable recipes that are suited for beginner bakers and experienced pasty makers alike.
|
|
|
|
This must be the place : dispatches &
food from the home front
by Rachael Ray
The multi-Emmy Award-winning syndicated TV star offers more
than 125 recipes straight from her home in upstate New York
during the pandemic with personal stories on loss, gratitude and
the special memories of what makes a house a home.
|
|
|
|
Galloway : life in a vanishing landscape
by Patrick Laurie
Galloway, an ancient town in an obscure corner of Scotland, has
a proud and unique heritage based on hardy cattle and wide moors.
But as the twentieth century progressed, the people of Galloway deserted the land and the moors have been transformed into
commercial forest. Exploring the delicate balance between farming
and conservation while recounting an extraordinarily powerful personal story, Galloway delves into the relationship between people and places under pressurein the modern world.
|
|
|
|
Vegan, at times : 120+ recipes for every
day or every so often
by Jessica Seinfeld
In this all-new collection of more than 120 easy-to-make and
delicious recipes, the #1 New York Times best-selling author
shows readers just how easy it is to be a vegan, at times, by
cooking flavorful and affordable meals whenever you want.
|
|
|
|
Bittman bread : no-knead whole-grain baking for every day
by Mark Bittman
A former food columnist and author of more than 30 books presents simple, no-knead bread recipes for every taste and grain—including baguettes, hearty seeded loaves, sandwich bread, soft pretzels, cinnamon rolls, focaccia, pizza, waffles, and much more.
|
|
|
|
Immune : a journey into the mysterious system that keeps you alive
by Philipp Dettmer
The creator of a popular educational YouTube channel presents
and illustrated journey through the human body’s immune system,
with each chapter focusing on an element including defenses like antibodies and inflammation as well as threats like bacteria, allergies
and cancer.
|
|
|
|
|
|