New 400 - 600 Nonfiction Books
 
400 Languages
 
500 Math and Science
 
600 Health, Pets, Gardening, Cooking, and Technology
 
 
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400 - Language
 
October
English-Ukrainian phrasebook
by Andrey Taranov

The collection of "Everything Will Be Okay" travel phrasebooks published by T&P Books is designed for people traveling abroad for tourism and business. The phrasebooks contain what matters most - the essentials for basic communication. This is an indispensable set of phrases to "survive" while abroad.
July
Rebel with a clause : tales and tips from
a roving grammarian

by Ellen Jovin

Traveling across the U.S. to answer questions from students,
retired editors and anyone else who uses in this world, an itinerant grammarian, in this book punctuated with linguistic debates from tiny words towns to sprawling state capitals, presents an unconventional guide to the English language.
500 - Math and Science
 
January
The matter of everything : how curiosity, physics, and improbable experiments changed the world
by Suzie Sheehy

Celebrating human ingenuity, creativity and curiosity, an accelerator physicist introduces us to the people who, through a combination of genius, persistence and luck, staged the experiments that changed the course of history, giving rise to the technology that ushered us into the modern world.
What's gotten into you : the story of your body's atoms, from the Big Bang through
last night's dinner

by Dan Levitt

In this enlightening, entertaining and eminently readable book,
a science and history documentarian brings to life the story of
our atoms' long strange journey from the Big Bang to the creation
of stars, through the assembly of our world and the formation of
life as we know it.
The creative lives of animals
by Carol Gigliotti

The Creative Lives of Animals offers readers intimate glimpses of
how animals from elephants to alligators to ants apply the creative process in their lives, requiring a redefinition of creativity that
includes animals as essential contributors to biodiversity.
Virology : essays for the living, the dead,
and the small things in between

by Joseph Osmundson

A leading microbiologist tackles the scientific and sociopolitical
impact of viruses in twelve striking essays. Invisible in the food
we eat, the people we kiss, and inside our own bodies, viruses
flourish-with the power to shape not only our health, but our
social, political, and economic systems.
November
Elderflora : a modern history of
ancient trees

by Jared Farmer

Examines the complex history of the worlds oldest trees and
the challenges they faced through imperial expansion and the
industrial revolution, as well as the current threat of global climate change.
October
The song of the cell : an exploration of medicine and the new human
by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Presenting revelatory and exhilarating stories of scientists, doctors
and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, drawing on his own experience as a researcher, doctor and prolific reader, explores medicine and our radical new
ability to manipulate cells.
What if? 2 : additional serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions
by Randall Munroe

Filled with crazy science, endless curiosity and the author's
signature stick-figure comics, this practical guide for impractical
ideas consults the latest research to concisely answer readers
questions, demonstrating you can learn a lot from examining how
the world might work in very specific extreme circumstances.
September
Existential physics : a scientist's guide to life's biggest questions
by Sabine Hossenfelder

 The creator of the popular You Tube channel Science Without the Gobbledygook offers a no-nonsense yet entertaining take on some
of the toughest riddles that modern physics raises and what physics
says about the human condition.
August
Birds and Us : A 12,000-Year History from Cave Art to Conservation
by Tim Birkhead

Spanning continents and millennia, Birds and Us chronicles the beginnings of a written history of birds in ancient Greece and Rome,
the obsession with falconry in the Middle Ages, and the development
of ornithological science. Moving to the twentieth century, the book
tells the story of the emergence of birdwatching and the field study
of birds.
July
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600 - Health, Pets, Gardening, Cooking and Technology
 
February
The brain health kitchen : preventing Alzheimer's through food with 100
recipes

by Annie Fenn

Offering 100 recipes that incorporate brain-healthy foods into
every meal of the day, the founder of the Brain Health Kitchen
shows how making the right choices about the foods we select
and cook, and how we eat them, can keep our brains younger,
sharper and much less prone to dementia.
January
What is my plant telling me? : an
illustrated guide to houseplants and
how to keep them alive

by Emily L. Hay Hinsdale

Keep your house plants alive and thriving with this illustrated,
accessible guide to popular house plants for new and experienced
plant-parents alike.
And finally : matters of life and death
by Henry Marsh

From the bestselling neurosurgeon and author of Do No Harm,
comes And Finally. It is an unflinching and deeply personal
exploration of death, life and neuroscience. Elegiac, candid,
luminous and poignant, And Finally is ultimately not so much
a book about death, but a book about life and what matters
in the end.
How medicine works and when it
doesn't : learning who to trust to get
and stay healthy

by F. Perry Wilson

A noted physician and medical research investigates how big Pharma
and healthcare corporations have eroded the faith of both doctors
and patients. Perhaps this may be why our interactions with medical professionals feel less personal and impactful.
Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide :
What You Need to Know About Signs,
Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment

by M.D. Nanda, Sanjeev

A browsable, illustrated one-stop shop for reliable and updated information on the signs, symptoms, tests, treatment and
prevention of most common health conditions.
Encyclopedia of gardening
by Christopher Brickell

Create and maintain your perfect garden with the world's finest
and most authoritative source of gardening tips and advice from the experts at the RHS, now fully revised and updated to encompass the eco-conscious gardener of today. Packed with unrivaled detail and a
vast breadth of information, you'll find advice and clearly
photographed step-by-step guides that show you how to
garden, whether you're tackling your vegetable plot or tending
to cacti and succulents.
One : simple one-pan wonders
by Jamie Oliver

This go-to kitchen companion serves up 120 simple, delicious
one-pan recipes with eight ingredients or less that take minimal
prep and have maximum convenience.
Strangers to ourselves : unsettled
minds and the stories that make us

by Rachel Aviv

Raising fundamental questions about how we understand ourselves
in periods of crisis and distress, the author draws on deep, original reporting as well as unpublished journals and memoirs to write
about people who have come up against the limits of psychiatric explanations for who they are.
What color is your parachute? 2023 :
your guide to a lifetime of meaningful
work and career success

by Richard Nelson Bolles

Fully updated with advice reflecting the current job market, a
revised and expanded edition of the best-selling career guide
discusses digital resumes, online interviews, and making the most
of social media tools.
The Noom mindset : learn the science,
lose the weight.

by Noom

Created by the leading digital health company that has helped
millions achieve their weight and health goals, and based on more
than a decade of research and experimentation, this book provides powerful tools to help you reach your weight and health goals,
your way.
Orchid muse : a history of obsession in fifteen flowers
by Erica Hannickel

A kaleidoscopic journey into the world of nature's most tantalizing
flower, and the lives it has inspired. The epitome of floral beauty,
orchids have long fostered works of art, tales of adventure, and
scientific discovery. Tenacious plant hunters have traversed
continents to collect rare specimens; naturalists and shoguns
have marveled at orchids' seductive architecture; royalty and
the smart set have adorned themselves with their allure.
December
Good inside : a guide to becoming the
parent you want to be

by Rebecca Kennedy

A popular parenting expert discusses a new paradigm for parents
in how to raise children, based on a model that prioritizes
connecting with our kids over correcting them.
Eat & flourish : how food supports
emotional well-being

by Mary Beth Albright

Readers will come away knowing how certain foods help reduce
the inflammation that can harm mental health, the critical
relationship between the microbiome and the brain, which vitamins
help restore the body during intensely emotional times, and how to develop a healthful eating pattern for life--with 30-day kickoff plan included. Eat and Flourish is the entertaining, inspiring book for
today's world.
Mindful cognitive behavioral therapy : a simple path to healing, hope, and peace
by Seth Gillihan

One of the top popularizers of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
a practicing psychologist blends insights from CBT, mindfulness,
Stoicism and Christian mysticism into the therapeutic process
to help us effectively overcome negative thinking, achieve deep
healing and truly attain inner peace.
Pests : How Humans Create Animal Villains
by Bethany Brookshire

At the intersection of science, history and narrative journalism, this
eye-opening study reveals why we deem certain animals pests and others not, and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs
and actions, as well as our place in the natural world.
November
Wonderdog : the science of dogs and
their unique friendship with humans

by Jules Howard

A celebration of dogs, the scientists who've lived alongside them,
and how canines have been key to advancements in science for
the betterment of all species.
Marie Kondo's kurashi at home : how to organize your space and achieve your
ideal life

by Marie Kondō

Inspired by the Japanese concept of kurashi, or way of life, the
#1 best-selling sensation and Netflix star, in this beautiful guide, empowers you to embrace what you love about your life and then
reflect it in your home, activities and relationships.
Smitten kitchen keepers : new classics
for your forever files

by Deb Perelman

The creator of the award-winning sourdough website The Perfect
Loaf and resident bread baker at Food 52 shares his detailed
techniques, foolproof recipes and teaching style into this
groundbreaking debut cookbook that delves into the fundamentals
of sourdough.
The great British baking show. :
Favorite Flavors Favorite flavors

by Paul Hollywood

The brand-new, official cookbook from the popular television
show offers a wide variety of flavorful bakes that were created
to make mix and match combinations including Raspberry &
Rose Drip Cake and Tropical Fruit Gateau.
The cookie bible
by Rose Levy Beranbaum

An award-winning author and legendary baker presents this
ultimate cookie book, in which she offers foolproof recipes with
detail-oriented instructions that eliminate guesswork for whipping
up irresistible, crowd-pleasing cookies for any occasion.
Accidental kindness : a doctor's
notes on empathy

by Michael Stein

.We will all be patients sooner or later. And when we go to the doctor, when we're hurting, we tend to think in terms of cause and condemnation. We often look for relief not only from physical symptoms but also from our self-blame. We want from our doctors kindness under any of its many names: empathy, caring, compassion, humanity. Drawing on his work as a primary care physician and a behavioral scientist, Michael Stein artfully examines the often conflicting goals of patients and their doctors. In those differences, Stein recognizes that kindness should not be a patient's forbidden or unrealistic expectation.
October
Go-to dinners : make ahead, freeze
ahead, prep ahead, easy assembled

by Ina Garten

The popular cooking show host and New York Times best-selling
author shares her strategies for making delicious, satisfying and uncomplicated dinners including Overnight Mac & Cheese, Tuscan
White Bean Soup, Chicken in a Pot with Orzo, and Hasselback
Kielbasa.
Ottolenghi test kitchen : extra good things : bold, vegetable-forward recipes plus homemade sauces, condiments, and
more to build a flavor-packed pantry

by Noor Murad

These abundant, vegetable-forward recipes provide delicious,
hearty meals, plus that extra takeaway??make-ahead condiments, sauces and a variety of toppings that will transform any dish into
an Ottolenghi favorite.
Breathless : the scientific race to defeat
a deadly virus

by David Quammen

A three-time winner of the National Magazine Award traces the
frantic worldwide quest to understand the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
and develop the vaccines to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and
examines the future of the virus.
September
You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent : How
to Practice Self-compassion and Give Yourself a Break

by Ph.D. Naumburg, Carla

The fact is, great parenting is not the same thing as perfect
parenting. Great parenting starts with true self-compassion, the
kind that means you don’t judge yourself. Harnessing this self-compassion is the key to giving yourself a break and embracing
your best qualities as a parent. 
Bread head : baking for the road less traveled
by Greg Wade

At Publican Quality Breads in Chicago, Greg Wade bakes rich,
flavorful, naturally leavened breads with local organic flours. His philosophy draws from the music of the Grateful Dead, encouraging readers to "live no particular way but our own" (make the bread you want to make). Tripped out with vibrant photographs and a groovy design, Bread Head is ideal for obsessive home bakers eager to craft breads that rival the best professional kitchens.
Jacques Pepin art of the chicken : a
master chef's paintings, stories, and
recipes of the humble bird

by Jacques Pépin

Inviting readers into his home, the legendary chef and winner of
16 James Beard Awards shares his lifelong love of chicken through
his favorite recipes, his paintings and an abundance of poignant and often humorous stories from his celebrated history.
When children feel pain : from everyday aches to chronic conditions
by Rachel Rabkin Peachman

Childhood pain is a widespread problem, yet it often goes untreated.
The result can be long-term ill health. Drawing on the latest research, two leading voices on pediatric pain show parents, teachers, and
medical practitioners how to help when they are needed most,
attuning adults to practical strategies that make real difference
in kids' lives.
The year of the puppy : how dogs become themselves
by Alexandra Horowitz

The author of the classic Inside of a Dog, by observing her puppy Quid from week to week, makes new sense of a dogs behavior, keeping a lens on the puppys point of view as she researches the science of early dog development.
Whos Raising the Kids? : Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children
by Susan Linn

From a world-renowned expert on creative play and the impact of commercial marketing on children, a timely investigation into how big tech is hijacking childhood—and what we can do about it
Midwest made : big, bold baking from
the heartland

by Shauna Sever

When it comes to defining what we know as all-American baking, everything from Bundt cakes to brownies have roots that can be
traced to the great Midwest. German, Scandinavian, Polish, French,
and Italian immigrant families baked their way to the American
Midwest, instilling in it pies, breads, cookies, and pastries that
manage to feel distinctly home-grown.
August
Mission Vegan : Wildly Delicious Food
for Everyone

by Danny Bowien

The cofounder and chef of the famous Mission Chinese Food
restaurants in San Francisco and New York, making it his mission
to find inspiration, joy and flavor in food, presents vegan recipes 
geared for the home cook, keeping the emphasis on experimenting
in the kitchen and big flavor.
Sewing love : handmade clothes for
any body

by Sanae Ishida

Empowering you to solve the fit issues that come with buying commercial clothing designed to fit one ideal body type, the
author, shares her own inspiring personal story. She provides
gentle instruction in the simple art of pattern-making and
garment sewing for loving the body you have.
Broken Icarus : the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, the golden age of aviation, and the
rise of fascism

by David Hanna

In Broken Icarus, author David Hanna tracks the inspiring trajectory
of aviation leading up to and through the World's Fair of 1933, as
well as the field of flight's more sinister ties to fascism domestic and abroad to present a unique history that is both riveting and revelatory.
The Red Truck Bakery farmhouse cookbook: sweet and savory comfort food from America's favorite rural bakery
by Brian Noyes

The founder of the award-winning Red Truck Bakery offers more
than 95 all-new recipes celebrating ingredients and traditions from
the bakery's home on the edge of the Shenandoah Valley and the
Blue Ridge mountains, bringing the comfort and charm of the
farmhouse where the bakery started into your kitchen.
How to eat more plants : transform your health with 30 plant-based foods per week (and why it's easier than you think)
by Megan Rossi

The award-winning author of Love Your Gut presents a simple and
easy to follow fact-based guide to plant-based eating, with recipes
that use delicious fruits, veggies, grains, nuts, herbs and more.
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