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These are many of the recently published nonfiction books the library has received. Click on a title to see it in the catalog and to place a hold. If you are having trouble viewing the newsletter in your email, click the View Online option.
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The astronaut maker : how one mysterious engineer ran human spaceflight for a generation
by Michael Cassutt
"One of the most elusive and controversial figures in NASA's history, George W. S. Abbey was called "the Dark Lord," "the Godfather," and "UNO" (unidentified NASA official) by those within NASA. From young pilot and wannabe astronaut to engineer, bureaucrat, and finally director of the Johnson Space Center ("mission control"), Abbey's story has never been fully told--until now. This fascinating account takes readers inside NASA to learn the real story of how Abbey rose to power and wielded it out of the spotlight. Informed by countless hours of interviews with Abbey and his family, friends, adversaries, and former colleagues, The Astronaut Maker is the ultimate insider's account of ambition and power politics at NASA"
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Tragedy plus time : a tragi-comic memoir
by Adam Cayton-Holland
A poignant memoir about the touring comic author's beautiful, funny and ultimately heartbreaking relationship with his younger sister describes their activist upbringing and the mental illness and depression that culminated in her suicide.
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The Cut Out Girl : A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found
by Bart Van Es
The author describes his friendship with an 80-year-old woman in Amsterdam who was smuggled as a child into his grandfather's family during the Nazi occupation and together they confront the dark truth of the Dutch cooperation in rounding up the Jews.
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Harry : a biography of a prince
by Angela Levin
An insightful biography of Prince Harry by a veteran journalist on royal affairs looks at what the prince is really like as a person, both on and off royal duty
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Summer
by Karl Ove Knausgård
The grand finale of Karl Ove Knausgaard’s intensely-personal memoir series about the four seasons is illustrated with paintings by German artist Anselm Kiefer
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All happy families : a memoir
by Jeanne McCulloch
Describes how the author's Hamptons wedding was shattered by her father's fatal stroke, clashing personalities, the strict societal mores of the privileged class and the transforming beliefs of two remarkable families. A first book.
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House of Nutter : the rebel tailor of Savile Row
by Lance Richardson
Describes the life and career of the Savile Row tailor and his photographer brother who influenced the fashion of the swinging cultural revolution that took place in the late 60s and early 70s, influencing everyone from Bianca Jagger to the Beatles.
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Obama : an oral history, 2009-2017
by Brian Abrams
Drawing on anecdotes, personal memories and impressions from friends and critics alike—including cabinet secretaries, speechwriters, legal advisers and campaign strategists—a candid oral history of the Obama administration brings to life the behind-the-scenes story of a historic presidency.
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A life of my own : A Memoir
by Claire Tomalin
The author of Charles Dickens: A Life and Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self reflects on her own life, which was spent surrounded by writers and books in 1960s and 1970s London
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000s - Computers/General Knowledge
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The book of books : explore America's 100 best-loved novels
by PBS
Illustrated with original-manuscript and first-edition covers, a companion to the PBS 2018 summer series reveals America's 100 best-loved novels, profiling each for author stories, social relevance, media adaptations, rejections and bannings. 70,000 first printing. TV tie-in.
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Fake news, propaganda, and plain old lies : how to find trustworthy information in the digital ageby Donald A Barclay Are you overwhelmed at the amount, contradictions, and craziness of all the information coming at you in this age of social media and twenty-four-hour news cycles? Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies will show you how to identify deceptive information as well as how to seek out the most trustworthy information in order to inform decision making in your personal, academic, professional, and civic lives.
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100s - Self-help, Psychology
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Hyperfocus : how to be more productive in a world of distraction
by Chris Bailey
Drawing on the most recent research on attention, a groundbreaking resource shows readers how to manage their attention to get things done, become more creative and live a meaningful life in an increasingly chaotic world. Includes diagrams and charts. By the author of The Productivity Project
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The introverted leader : building on your quiet strength
by Jennifer B Kahnweiler
"50% of the U.S. population aged 40 and older test out to be introverts, as do 40% of top executives. Jennifer Kahnweiler's The Introverted Leader was one of the first books to offer this staggeringly large audience the tools to effectively lead with this common disposition. In our outgoing, type A business culture, introverts can feel excluded, overlooked, or misunderstood, their reticence mistaken for reluctance, arrogance, or even lack of intelligence. But Jennifer Kahnweiler shows that not only can introversion be managed, it can even be a source of strength in the workplace. This second edition is thoroughly revised with two new chapters and has increased attention to diversity and unconscious bias in organizations. Diversity of styles and temperaments, in addition to more traditional aspects of diversity like race and gender, are increasingly important to companies. This book still remains a highly practical leadership guide for introverts"
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Better With Age : The Psychology of Successful Aging
by Alan D. Castel
Better with Age is about how our beliefs, behaviors, and expectations influence how well we age. This book presents the paradoxes and pleasures of old age, new research and personal interviews with famous role models of successful aging, and what we can do now to enjoy old age.
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Slow : simple living for a frantic world
by Brooke McAlary
A popular podcaster, blogger and "slow-living" guru describes how to find health and happiness in our busy modern lives by focusing on what really matters and decluttering, disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with people you love.
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Godless citizens in a godly republic : atheists in American public life
by R. Laurence Moore
Two Cornell University professors examine the stigma that has caused atheists to be marginalized by First Amendment protections, the dramatic rise of atheism in America and the inherent prejudices of a non-secular Constitution that accepts religion as proof of integrity.
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What you don't know about leadership, but probably should : applications to daily life
by Jeffrey A Kottler
"We live in a world of groups. Almost every facet of daily existence, whether sitting in meetings, collaborating with coworkers, attending classes or programs, contributing to community or social events, participating in family gatherings, even enjoying coffee or meals with friends, takes place in group contexts. In addition, everyone finds themselves in leadership positions at one time or another, responsible for the welfare of others. It is curious, but nevertheless commonplace, that counselors, therapists, teachers, business leaders, executives, coaches, and other helping professionals, who have been specifically trained in group leadership, often fail to apply their knowledge and skills to settings in which they might matter most. The same practitioners who guide others may not be able-or willing-to put that background to work when they find themselves supervising peers, leading meetings, or even managing conflict at the dinner table. Many, if not most, people experience required meetings and mandated group collaborations as tedious, repetitive, and often a waste of time that could be spent doing other things that feel far more productive"
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Winners take all : the elite charade of changing the world
by Anand Giridharadas
The author of The True American presents a scathing insider's report on the realities of the global elite's efforts to tackle important world issues through philanthropy and free enterprise while ignoring their direct role in creating the problems
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Tech generation : raising balanced kids in a hyper-connected world
by Mike Brooks
"Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World guides parents in teaching their children how to reap the benefits of living in a digital world while also preventing its negative effects. Mike Brooks and Jon Lasser, psychologists with extensive experience working with kids, parents, and teachers, combine cutting-edge research and expertise to create an engaging and helpful guide that emphasizes the importance of the parent-child relationship"
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Not Quite Not White : Losing and Finding Race in America
by Sharmila Sen
In a book that is part memoir and part manifesto, the author, who emigrated from India to the U.S. in 1982, shares her funny and candid story of how she discovered that non-whiteness can be the very thing that makes us American. Original.
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Rendezvous with oblivion : reports from a sinking society
by Thomas Frank
The founding editor of The Baffler and acclaimed author of Listen, Liberal presents a collection of scathing interlocking essays denouncing the four-decade economic battle in America that has culminated in today's devastating levels of financial inequality
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Has the gay movement failed?
by Martin B Duberman
A founder of the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at City University of New York discusses the successes of the acceptance of LGBTQ people in the past 50 years but also highlights the failures.
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Small animals : parenthood in the age of fear
by Kim Brooks
A full-length memoir based on the author's viral essay recounts a harrowing family event and how it reflected changes in beliefs and heightened fears that have transformed parenting in the course of a single generation.
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Fascism : A Warning
by Madeleine Korbel Albright
A former U.S. secretary of state and New York Times best-selling author presents a timely, considered and personal look at the history and current resurgence of fascism today and the virulent threat it poses to international freedom, prosperity and peace.
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How democracies die
by Steven Levitsky
A cautionary assessment of the demise of history's liberal democracies identifies such factors as the steady weakening of critical institutions, from the judiciary to the press, while sharing optimistic recommendations for how America's democratic system can be saved.
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How democracy ends
by David Runciman
A political scientist discusses how some of the world's most reliable democracies now seem unstable and theorizes that perhaps the collapse of democracy might allow society to move on to something even better.
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A brotherhood of spies : the U-2 and the CIA's secret war
by Monte Reel
Describes how a planned peace summit between the Nikita Khrushchev and President Eisenhower in 1960 was ruined after an American U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union and the pilot was captured by the KGB.
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Eager : the surprising, secret life of beavers and why they matter
by Ben Goldfarb
An environmental journalist discusses why beavers are so important to the ecosystem and follows a growing number of passionate "Beaver Believers," including scientists, ranchers and regular citizens, who are working to help restore the helpful rodent to its habitat.
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Hate : why we should resist it with free speech, not censorship
by Nadine Strossen
We live in an era in which offensive speech is on the rise. The emergence of the alt-right alone has fueled a marked increase in racist and anti-Semitic speech. Given its potential for harm, should this speech be banned? Nadine Strossen's HATE dispels the many misunderstandings that have clouded the perpetual debates about "hate speech vs. free speech." She argues that an expansive approach to the First Amendment is most effective at promoting democracy, equality, and societal harmony. Proponents of anti-hate speech laws stress the harms that they fear such speech might lead to: discrimination, violence, and psychic injuries. However, there has been no rigorous analysis to date of whether the laws effectively counter the feared harms. This book fills that gap, examining our actual experience with such laws. It shows that they are not effective in reducing the feared harms, and worse yet, are likely counterproductive. Even in established democracies, enforcement officials use the power these laws give them to suppress vital expression and target minority viewpoints, as was the case in earlier periods of U.S. history. The solution instead, as Strossen shows, is to promote equality and societal harmony through the increasingly vibrant "counterspeech" activism that has been flourishing on U.S. college campuses and in some global human rights movements. Strossen's powerful argument on behalf of free expression promises to shift the debate around this perennially contentious topic.
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Everything happens for a reason : and other lies I've loved
by Kate Bowler
A divinity professor and young mother with Stage IV cancer shares her perspectives on friendship, love and death while describing her efforts to remain true to her faith in spite of impossible hardships. By the author of Blessed.
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Dopesick : dealers, doctors, and the drug company that addicted America
by Beth Macy
In a book that includes deeply human and unforgettable portraits of the families and first responders affected, the author takes readers into the epicenter of its America's more than 20-year struggle with opioid addiction. By the author of the national best-seller Factory Man.
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#NeverAgain : A New Generation Draws the Line
by David Hogg
Two survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, offer an in-depth look at the creation of the #NeverAgain movement, which advocates for tighter gun regulations to prevent gun violence
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Unnecessary roughness : inside the trial and final days of Aaron Hernandez
by Jose Baez
An insider's account of the trial and final days of New England Patriots tight-end Aaron Hernandez—written by his defense attorney, who is also a New York Times best-selling author—chronicles the near-impossible courtroom victory that led to Hernandez's acquittal days before his suicide.
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Reader, come home : the reading brain in a digital world
by Maryanne Wolf
Draws on the author's extensive research from Proust and the Squid to consider the future of the reading brain and its capacity for critical thinking, empathy and reflection in today's highly digitized world.
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At least know this : essential science to enhance your life
by Guy P Harrison
An award-winning journalist and critical-thinking advocate uses the standard list of six questions used when researching a news story to answer basic questions about life on earth, including how old is our planet and when did life begin.
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Through a glass brightly : using science to see our species as we really are
by David P Barash
"Human beings are important, especially to themselves! But as science advances, it has become increasingly clear that we are less special and more natural than many people have long believed. This book shows how, as we finally look at ourselves honestly and accurately, we can identify ourselves as wonderfully natural, inseparable from the universe and other living things"
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600s - Health, Cooking & Parenting
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Women of Invention : Life-changing Ideas by Remarkable Women
by Charlotte Montague
In every walk of 21st century life women have been challenging themselves (and men) to shape the way we live. The 150 remarkable women in this book show all too clearly that not only can invention no longer be described as a male-dominated domain but that a woman’singenuity will probably be driving the life-changing ideas of tomorrow. Illus.
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Nodding Off : The Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave
by Alice Gregory
A well-respected sleep expert takes readers on a scientific journey through slumber, exploring every aspect of sleep, from the different stages of sleep all the way to what happens when getting some shut-eye becomes more of a trial than a pleasure.
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Sick : a memoir
by Porochista Khakpour
The author shares her journey as a sufferer of undiagnosed health problems as she, finally diagnosed with late-stage Lyme disease, learns to accept the diagnosis she had searched for over the course of her adult life.
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Another good dog : one family and fifty foster dogs
by Cara Sue Achterberg
The best-selling author of Girls' Weekend describes her decision to convert her Pennsylvania farm into a foster home for dogs, recounting her experiences with dozens of remarkable canines throughout her first two years
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Milk! : a 10,000-year food fracas
by Mark Kurlansky
The New York Times best-selling author of Cod and Salt offers this global history of milk, incorporating cultural, economic and culinary details into a story intertwined with human civilization, along with recipes throughout
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Air fry every day : faster, lighter, crispy, now
by Ben Mims
A reference by the food editor of Saveur demonstrates how to use air fryers to make satisfying versions of favorite foods, with little or no oil, from Chimichurri Beef "Dinner" Empanadas to Lemon-pepper Chicken Drumsticks to Apple and Cider Cake Doughnut Holes
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How to raise kind kids : and get respect, gratitude, and a happier family in the bargain
by Thomas Lickona
"Can you teach a child to be kind? This vital question is taking on a new urgency as our culture grows ever more abrasive and divided. We all want our kids to be kind. But that is not the same as knowing what to do when you catch your son being unkind. A world-renowned developmental psychologist, Dr. Thomas Lickona has led the character education movement in schools for forty years. Now he shares with parents the vital tools they need to bring peace and foster cooperation at home. Kindness doesn't stand on its own. It needs a supporting cast of other essential virtues--like courage, self-control, respect, and gratitude. With concrete examples drawn from the many families Dr. Lickona has worked with over the years and clear tips you can act on tonight, How to Raise Kind Kids will help you give and get respect, hold family meetings to tackle persistent problems, discipline in a way that builds character, and improve the dynamic of your relationship with your children while putting them on the path to ahappier and more fulfilling life"
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How to write an email : Get Things Done. Get the Credit. Get Ahead
by Justin Kerr
"Being a good employee means meetings and emails and interpersonal interaction, but a new job doesn't come with a manual on how to do be a good manager. This appealing book will show you how to be the kind of employee that people respect and admire, who gets noticed for the right reasons, gets promoted, and still gets to hang out on the weekends"
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Been so long : my life and music
by Jorma Kaukonen
A candid memoir by the Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna co-founder and guitarist traces his life and relationships with fellow artists while discussing his present-day work at the instructional Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp.
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Jeff Buckley : from Hallelujah to the Last goodbye
by Dave Lory
The celebrated singer's manager describes Buckley's life, what he was like to work with, his unfinished second album, and includes interview with those who worked closely with him but have never gone on record before
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Marilyn Monroe : the private life of a public icon
by Charles Casillo
The author of The Marilyn Diaries draws on new research and interviews to reveal how Monroe's traumatic childhood contributed to her struggle with bipolar disorder and impacted her career and personal life
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In the name of the father : family, football, and the Manning dynasty
by Mark Ribowsky
A portrait of the Manning family traces their story against a backdrop of American football history and the fading traditions of Southern Christian manhood, illuminating the scandals and rivalries that have overshadowed their achievements. By the author of The Last Cowboy
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Sharp : the women who made an art of having an opinion
by Michelle Dean
An acclaimed, award-winning literary critic combines biography and cultural history to highlight the lives of brilliant, quick-witted women writers who became influential at a time where women were still second class citizens, including Dorothy Parker, Rebecca West and Susan Sontag.
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The Gulf : the making of an American sea
by Jack E. Davis
A comprehensive history of the Gulf of Mexico and its identity as a region marked by hurricanes, oil fields, and debates about population growth and the environment demonstrates how its picturesque ecosystems have inspired and reflected key historical events
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The Last Englishmen : Love, War, and the End of Empire
by Deborah Baker
Tells the true story of a pioneering geologist and an explorer/surveyor and their escalating rivalry as they fell in love with the same woman and also wanted to be the first Englishman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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Lands of lost borders : a journey on the Silk Road
by Kate Harris
An Oxford-trained scientist and award-winning writer presents an evocative travelogue and memoir of her journey by bicycle along the Silk Road and how it became synonymous with humanity's exploration of boundaries. A first book.
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Europa : how Europe shaped the modern world
by Julio Crespo MacLennan
An Oxford-educated Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics presents an innovative examination of Europe that traces its five-century rise and fall as a cultural epicenter that has extended its influence throughout every major world region.
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How Hitler was made : Germany and the rise of the perfect Nazi
by Cory Taylor
An Emmy award-winning filmmaker, drawing on archival research in Germany, England, and the US, as well as interviews with experts, shows how the manipulation of facts and the use of propaganda put Hitler on the path toward dictatorial power.
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The fighters : Americans in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq
by C. J. Chivers
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Gun traces the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq through its most at-risk participants, offering insights into such events as the hunt for bin Laden and counterguerilla warfare in the mountains of the Korengal Valley
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Blood Papa : Rwanda's new generation
by Jean Hatzfeld
Provides first-person accounts of what life is like for today's Rwandan teenagers and what they have learned from their parents, one generation removed from the ethnic-based genocide in 1994 when the Hutu killed 800,000 Tutsis.
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Outside the wire : ten lessons I've learned in everyday courage
by Jason Kander
A veteran of the war in Afghanistan, the first millennial elected to statewide office and the founder of Let America Vote discusses his life—from joining the military following 9/11, to launching his first political campaign, to becoming the next step in the evolution of the Democratic Party.
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Fire and fury : inside the Trump White House
by Michael Wolff
Reveals the chaos of Donald Trump's first nine months in office, detailing why Comey was really fired, how to communicate with the president, and who is directing the administration following Bannon's dismissal
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