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New and Coming Soon Noteworthy Nonfiction July 2017 Click on the title to check availability, and to log in and place holds online. To place holds by phone, please call us at (708) 366-5205. During open hours, you can also chat with us at www.riverforestlibrary.org. It's easy! |
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The Close Encounters Man : How One Man Made the World Believe in UFOs by Mark O'ConnellDescribes the story of the astronomer hired by the United States Air Force who spent years debunking sightings of UFOs across the country before having a shocking change of heart and using modern science to accept that they actually might be real. Original. 50,000 first printing. 001.942 OCO |
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Windows 10 in Easy Steps : Covers the Creators Update by Mike McGrathWindows 10 in easy steps - Special Edition, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, yet concise guide that will walk you through Windows 10 basics so that you're up and running in no time. Then, in easy steps, it'll gently guide you through advanced features to help you venture further and get more from Windows 10. 005.446 MCG |
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The Hidden School : Return of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan MillmanA conclusion to the saga that began with Way of the Peaceful Warrior follows Dan through a range of exotic locales before his arrival in a secluded forest, where he uncovers the mystery of The Hidden School and the secrets of achieving an inspired life in the eternal present. 204.4 MILL |
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Building a Bridge : How the Catholic Church and the Lgbt Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity by James Martin On the day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, James Martin S.J. posted a video on Facebook in which he called for solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters. "The largest mass shooting in US history took place at a gay club and the LGBT community has been profoundly affected," he began. He then implored his fellow Catholics--and people everywhere--to "stand not only with the people of Orlando but also with their LGBT brothers and sisters." Now, Martin expands on his reflections in this moving and inspiring book, offering a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness. 282 MAR
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Memory's last breath : field notes on my dementia by Gerda SaundersA former literature professor offers an unsparing account of her life with dementia and what it is like to be an intellectual person who is aware of her irreversible cognitive decline. 50,000 first printing. 362.196 SAU |
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I was told to come alone : my journey behind the lines of jihad by Souad MekhennetThe Washington Post national security correspondent who broke the "Jihadi John" story draws on her personal experience as a multicultural woman with unique access to the world of jihad to share insights into the rise of Islamic radicalism and the gap between the Muslim world and the West. 363.325 MEK |
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Al Capone's Beer Wars : A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition by John J. BinderProviding a big picture of how Chicago’s underworld evolved from 1920 to 1933, a history of organized crime in Chicago during Prohibition focuses on the Capone gang, who gained a virtual monopoly over organized crime in northern Illinois and beyond and describes the fight by federal and local authorities, as well as citizens’ groups, against organized crime. 364.106 BIN |
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The great unknown : seven journeys to the frontiers of science by Marcus Du SautoyThe award-winning author of The Music of the Primes and popular presenter of Netflix's The Story of Math explores the once-ridiculed theories of history's greatest innovators and the outer reaches of human knowledge to consider what discoveries may lie beyond the predictive powers of science. 500 DUS |
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Astrophysics for people in a hurry by Neil deGrasse TysonThe notable host of StarTalk reveals just what people need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe. 523.01 TYS |
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At forty-four, acclaimed cardiologist John Day was overweight and suffered from insomnia, degenerative joint disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. While lecturing in China, he'd heard about a remote mountainous region known as Longevity Village, a wellness Shangri-La free of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, dementia, depression, and insomnia, and where living past one hundred--in good health--is not uncommon. In the hope of understanding this incredible phenomenon, Day, a Mandarin speaker, decided to spend some time living in Longevity Village. He learned everything he could about this place and its people, and met its centenarians. His research revealed seven principles that work in tandem to create health, happiness, and longevity--rules he applied to his own life. Six months later, he'd lost thirty pounds, dropped one hundred points off his cholesterol and twenty-five points off his blood pressure, and was even cured of his acid reflux and insomnia.
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The boy who loved too much : a true story of pathological friendliness by Jennifer LatsonA journalist describes the story of a twelve-year-old boy suffering from Williams syndrome, a genetic, developmental disorder that makes him impervious to social inhibitions and incapable of distrust, putting him at an extreme disadvantage for life in modern times. 618.92 LAT |
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Kitchen Matters : More Than 100 Recipes and Tips to Transform the Way You Cook and Eat: Wholesome, Nourishing, Unforgettable by Pamela SalzmanPamela Salzman shares a simple but powerful mantra with the students who attend her famed cooking classes: Eat well, live well, be well. Now, in Kitchen Matters , she shares the recipes that have won the praise of Nicole Richie, Rashida Jones, Audrina Patridge, and other mega-fans. Customizable for vegetarian, vegan, and grain-free diets, the recipes rely on accessible veggie-forward ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and nutrient-dense. Both practical and elegant, Kitchen Matters offers a roadmap for new and busy home cooks to begin including more wholesome foods every day, for meals as nourishing as they are unforgettable. COOKING HEALTHY CELEBRITY SALZMAN |
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Sweet and trendy, creative and fun to make, the crafts are divided into four sections--accessories, apparel, home, and party. Projects range from a kitty clutch wallet and cat print jeans to kitty-shaped coasters and cat-themed tablecloth. Each project includes easy-to-follow step-by-step photography as well as an overview of the tools and materials used in the book and all necessary templates.
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Fashion Jewelry : A Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Making by Courtney LegenhausenLearn how to make beautiful jewelry from an up-and-coming designer with her own line!
Bead stringing. Wire wrapping, Pearl knotting. This beginner-friendly guide, created by Courtney Legnhausen (owner of Lotus Jewelry), teaches all the basics of fashioning fun and attractive bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings. Detailed instructions and easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs lay out the techniques--including jewelry stamping and applying hammered texture--and 17 projects. Even novices can make chandelier earrings, a pearl bracelet, a stone pendant, and more. 745.5942 LEG |
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Potted : make your own stylish garden containers by Annette Goliti GutierrezOutdoor style often comes at a high price, but it doesn't have to. This lushly designed guide empowers you to create your own show-stopping containers made from everyday materials such as concrete, plastic, metal, terracotta, rope, driftwood, and fabric. The 23 step-by-step projects are affordable, made from accessible materials, and most importantly, gorgeous. They include new spins on old favorites, like the cinderblock garden made popular by design blogs or hanging planters made from enamelware bowls, along with never-before-seen ideas like a chimney flue planter and wall planters made from paint cans. Packed with color photographs and simple instruction, Potted is for anyone who wants to turn an outdoor space into a stylish oasis. GARDENING SPECIALTY GUTIERREZ |
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Theft by finding : diaries 1977-2002 by David SedarisAn anthology of personal favorite diary entries by the best-selling author of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls features excerpts that have inspired his famed autobiographical essays and shares insights into the intimate arenas of his life. 750,000 first printing. 814.54 SED |
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Hunger : a memoir of (my) body by Roxane GayThe popular Tumblr blogger and best-selling author of Bad Feminist explores the devastating act of violence that triggered her personal challenges with food and body image, sharing advice for caring for oneself and eating in healthful and satisfying ways. 100,000 first printing. 814.6 GAY |
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A Paris year : my day-to-day adventures in the most romantic city in the world by Janice MacLeod"Part memoir and part visual journey through the streets of modern-day Paris, France, A Paris Year chronicles, day by day, one woman's French sojourn in the world's most beautiful city. Beginning on her first day in Paris, Janice MacLeod, the author of the best-selling book, Paris Letters, began a journal recording in illustrations and words, nearly every sight, smell, taste, and thought she experienced in the City of Light. The end result is more than a diary: it's a detailed and colorful love letter toone of the most romantic and historically rich cities on earth. Combining personal observations and anecdotes with stories and facts about famous figures in Parisian history, this visual tale of discovery, through the eyes of an artist, is sure to delight, inspire, and charm." 914.4361 MAC |
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Ice cream! : delicious ice creams for all occasions by Pippa CuthbertA taste-tempting assortment of recipes for a variety of delicious ice cream dishes ranges from such classic flavors as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry to such unusual treats as Cranberry Cosmo Sorbet, Mango and Basil Granita, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Wave, all made from such ingredients as organic dairy products, seasonal fruits, and luscious dark chocolate. Simultaneous. COOKING BAKING MISC CUTHBERT |
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Sloshies : 102 Boozy Cocktails Straight from the Freezer by Jerry NevinsWritten by Jerry Nevins, cofounder of Kansas City's Snow & Co.--named the #1 frozen cocktail bar in the United States-- Sloshies features more than 100 innovative refreshers guaranteed to jazz up (and cool down) backyard parties, barbecues, or any gathering with family and friends. And they are so easy to make: Based on a simple granita technique, sloshies require little to no special equipment. Just mix the ingredients, stick them in the freezer, and wait until they're slushy. COOKING BEVERAGES ALCOHOLIC NEVINS |
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Endless summer cookbook by Katie LeeThe award-winning host of The Kitchen presents a culinary guide based on her Hampton summers to demonstrate how to entertain in ways that stimulate the senses, sharing such recipes as salad Niçoise, peach blueberry cobbler and prosciutto-wrapped figs. 50,000 first printing. COOKING GENERAL BASICS LEE |
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Cooking from the farmers' market by Tasha De SerioProvides recipes featuring ingredients found at farmers' markets and includes descriptions of over one hundred fruits and vegetables, shopping tips, and seasonal produce buying charts. COOKING GENERAL LOCAVORE LIANO |
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