LibraryAware New Nonfiction September 2023

Recent Releases

After the miracle : the political crusades of Helen Keller
by Max Wallace

This new biography of Helen Keller focuses on her later life as an advocate for social justice, including her crusade against Jim Crow and opposition to American intervention in World War I. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.

The age of prediction : algorithms, AI, and the shifting shadows of risk
by Igor Tulchinsky

Describes the power of the ever-increasing tools and algorithms for prediction and their paradoxical effects on risk. Illustrations.

The book of (more) delights / : Essays
by Ross Gay

In this new collection of genre-defying stories, again written over the course of a year, the New York Times best-selling author explores the meaning of“delight,” revealing how small, daily wonders connect us and give us meaning in these unsettling times.

Chinese prodigal : a memoir in eight arguments
by David Shih

In a memoir of essays, the son of Chinese immigrants discusses the challenges of integrating into a society that has yet to provide space for Asian Americans who are expected to both sacrifice and excel.

Fodor's Pacific Northwest
by Shelley Arenas

Covering subjects of interest from regional music and architecture to destinations for hikers and book lovers, a latest guide for visitors to the Pacific Northwest is complemented by curated recommendations,“best of” features and more than 30 detailed maps. Original. Illustrations. Maps.

Funny things : a comic strip biography of Charles M. Schultz
by Luca Debus

"Discover the man behind Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang in this imaginative and tender-hearted tribute told in comic-strip format!"

The Masters : Conversations With Dylan, Lennon, Jagger, Townshend, Garcia, Bono, and Springsteen
by Jann S. Wenner

A founder of Rolling Stone magazine collects interviews with some of the most notable people in music history.

Beyond the Wall : A History of East Germany
by Katja Hoyer

This best-selling history of East Germany begins with its inception in the aftermath of World War II, its crucial role in the Cold War, and its eventual demise during the collapse of Communism in the late 1980s. 12,000 first printing. Illustrations.

Elon Musk
by Walter Isaacson

From the author of Steve Jobs and other best-selling biographies comes an intimate story of a controversial businessman who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration and artificial intelligence. Illustrations.

Is math real? : how simple questions lead us to mathematics' deepest truths
by Eugenia Cheng

In this much-needed repudiation of the current state of mathematics, one of the world's most creative mathematicians shows math as it's never been shown before, revealing how profound insights can emerge from seemingly unlikely sources. Illustrations.

The right kind of wrong : the science of failing well
by Amy C. Edmondson

"Award-winning Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson has influenced legion MBA grads as well as Big Think authors from Brenâe Brown to Adam Grant with her pioneering work on psychological safety. Now, Amy is bringing her work to the wider world, upending our entire cultural notion of failure with this guide to the science of failing well, which actualizes the potential of psychological safety for both individuals and organizations alike"

Thicker Than Water : A Memoir
by Kerry Washington

In this profoundly moving and beautifully written memoir, the award-winning actor and activist provides an intimate view into both her public and private worlds as she chronicles her life's journey thus far, sharing how she discovered her truest self and, with it, a deeper sense of belonging. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations.

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