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New Nonfiction August 3, 2023 |
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Walking the Ojibwe Path : A Memoir in Letters to Joshua
by Richard Wagamese
Ojibwe tradition calls for fathers to walk their children through the world, sharing the ancient understanding "that we are all, animate and inanimate alike, living on the one pure breath with which the Creator gave life to the Universe." In this new entry in the Seedbank series, an intimate series of letters to the six-year-old son from whom he was estranged, Richard Wagamese fulfills this traditional duty with grace and humility, describing his own path through life--separation from his family as a boy, substance abuse, incarceration, and ultimately the discovery of books and writing--and braiding this extraordinary story with the teachings of his people, in which animals were the teachers of human beings, until greed and a desire to control the more-than-human world led to anger, fear, and, eventually, profound alienation.
At once a deeply moving memoir and a fascinating elucidation of a rich indigenous cosmology, Walking the Ojibwe Path is an unforgettable journey.
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We've got you covered : rebooting American health care
by Liran Einav
Drawing on original research, American history and a comparative analysis of what works and what doesn't from systems around the world, a Stanford health economist and an MIT economist and MacArthur Genius present a thought-provoking proposal for American health insurance reform, arguing for automatic, basic and universal coverage for everyone.
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Behold the monster : confronting America's most prolific serial killer
by Jillian Lauren
Follows journalist Jillian Lauren's journey to uncover the confessions and motivations of serial killer Samuel Little, who killed approximately 90 women over six decades, while balancing the gruesome details of his murders and giving voice to the lives of his victims.
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HBR Guide to Designing Your Retirement
by Harvard Business Review
Set yourself up for a successful transition.
Retirement is perhaps the greatest and most deeply personal career transition you'll ever make. Will you switch gears, slow down, or stop work entirely? Will you have the money, the good health, and the companionship you need to enjoy it?
The HBR Guide to Designing Your Retirement provides the practical tips, research, stories, and advice you need to take stock of your skills and interests and define retirement for yourself.
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The tao of the backup catcher : playing baseball for the love of the game
by Tim Brown
Paying tribute to baseball's backup catchers, who, despite being essential, exist near the bottom of the roster and at the end of the bench, this eye-opening story of grown men who once dreamed of stardom chronicles the hardships they face and their love for a game that would not always love them back.
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The underworld : journeys to the depths of the ocean
by Susan Casey
Drawing on interviews with marine geologists, marine biologists and oceanographers, a premiere chronicler of the aquatic world and New York Times best-selling author provides a fascinating history of deep-sea exploration and shows how urgent it is that we understand the ocean in a time of increasing threats from climate change. Illustrations.
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Chasing shadows : my life tracking the great white shark
by Gregory Skomal
A leading great white shark expert sheds light on these apex predators and the fascinating story behind their resurgence and discusses ways that humans can co-existing with these fearsome creatures. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Never lose an employee again : the simple path to remarkable retention
by Joey Coleman
"If keeping employees is a challenge for you, Never Lose an Employee Again offers a proven framework for increasing retention, engagement, and in the process, profits. Joey Coleman, one of the world's leading experts on employee experience, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to recruit top talent, bring them onboard successfully, and keep them engaged while they produce remarkable results for years to come. Finding and keeping quality employees is one of the greatest challenges facing businesses today. With more people quitting their jobs each month than ever before and employees demanding flexibility, freedom, and advancement, companies are struggling to build a foundation with new hires that leads to long-term commitment. To effectively combat the hiring crisis and remain competitive, business owners and managers must design an employee experience program that begins on day one. In Never Lose an Employee Again, Coleman offers a step-by-step playbook for creating a retention plan with long-term success. With more than fifty proven case studies from organizations on seven continents, Coleman details how you can forge a relationship with your people during each of the eight phases of the employee journey. For each phase, Coleman walks you through the six forms of communication integral to success (in-person, email, phone, mail, video, and even gifts) so you can better connect with your team. You'll learn how to: write job descriptions that attract the right candidates (and plenty of them); counter the "hire's remorse" that every employee feels (yet few businesses ever address); welcome someone on their first day in a way that will leave them talking about it years later; acclimate your people to get them up and running faster and more effectively; re-engage your existing employees to turn them into raving fans; ....and much more. Never Lose an Employee Again will reshape the way you think about recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining quality team members-whether you are an owner looking to hire your first few employees, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or an enterprise that needs to keep growing on a global scale"
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Wasteland : the secret world of waste and the urgent search for a cleaner future
by Oliver Franklin-Wallis
An award-winning investigative journalist takes us on a shocking journey inside the waste industry, the secretive multibillion dollar world underpinning the modern economy, to tell a new story of humanity based on what we leave behind, and, along the way, shares a blueprint for building a healthier, more sustainable world.
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Baking yesteryear : the best recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s
by B. Dylan Hollis
A popular social media baker who shares treats made from antique cookbooks helps readers create baking recipes from the last century in a delicious decade-by-decade tour from Chocolate Potato Cake from the 1910s to Avocado Pie from the 1960s. Illustrations.
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Valiant women : the extraordinary American servicewomen who helped win World War II
by Lena S. Andrews
In this groundbreaking new history of the role of American women in World War II, a top military analyst for the CIA presents the inspiring, shocking and heartbreaking stories of these servicewomen that reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of combat in the war and illustrates important realities about modern warfighting. Illustrations.
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Tucker
by Chadwick Moore
"For tens of millions of Americans, Tucker Carlson was long the only voice on cable news providing a counternarrative to establishment Washington and the mainstream press on the most important issues of our time: the Covid-19 vaccine, January 6th, the Ukraine war, even UFOs, just to name a few. His ratings--the highest in cable news history--spoke for themselves. But if there remained any doubt as to the esteem in which Carlson is held, not just by conservatives, but by all who feel alienated by our imperious and self-serving ruling class, it was evident in the outpouring of grief and anger that came with his abrupt firing from Fox News. Who is Tucker Carlson off camera? How did his upbringing contribute to who he is today? What motivates the man who has been (and will surely reemerge) as the most influential and, in the establishment's eyes, the most dangerous voice in American politics and culture? Author Chadwick Moore was granted unprecedented access to Carlson's professional and personal life. Based on hundreds of hours of interviews with Carlson, his family, colleagues, acquaintances, and enemies, Tucker offers an inside look into one of the most beloved--and polarizing--media figures of our time"
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The in-between : unforgettable encounters during life's final moments
by Hadley Vlahos
A hospice nurse shows that end-of-life care can teach us just as much about how to live as it does about how we die, sharing moving stories of joy, wisdom and redemption from her patients' final moments while offering wisdom and comfort for those dealing with loss.
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Mary Berry's baking bible / : With over 250 New and Classic Recipes
by Mary Berry
"Renowned baking legend Mary Berry, longtime judge of The Great British Baking Show, presents the revised and updated edition of her seminal baking book, featuring 250 recipes including 20 all-new bakes, updated photography, and Americanized measurements. Mary Berry's Baking Bible has been thrilling home bakers with delectable, no-fuss, trustworthy recipes for more than a decade. Now the queen of British baking brings her straightforward advice and expertise to this fully revised edition of classic bakes. Her biggest collection yet also features 20 new recipes plus mouthwatering photography. A sampling of her beloved desserts includes: Cakes: Victoria Sandwich; Very Best Chocolate Fudge; Lemon Yogurt Cookies and Bars: Melting Moments; Orange and Chocolate Shortbread; Bakewell Slices Traybakes: Lemon Drizzle; Coffee and Walnut; Double Chocolate Chip and Marshmallow Tarts and Pastries: French Apple Tart; Chocolate Eclairs; Profiteroles Breads: Crunchy Orange Syrup Loaf; Quick Sourdough Loaf; White Cottage Loaf Puddings and Pies: Sticky Apricot Pudding; Classic Apple Pie; Cráeme Brãulâee Cheesecakes: American Chocolate Ripple; Buttermilk and Honey; and Key Lime Pie Readers will also be delighted to discover that many of her treasured recipes have been updated and simplified to suit the needs and tastes of today's home bakers. And, as always with foolproof recipes from Mary Berry, there will be no soggy bottoms!"
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Unbroken bonds of battle : a modern warriors book of heroism, patriotism, and friendship / Johnny Joey Jones.
by Johnny Joey Jones
"In over a decade of working with veterans, Johnny Joey Jones has discovered the power of battle-forged friendships. Suffering a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan, he faced a daunting recovery. But coming home would have been much harder without the support of his brothers and sisters in arms. In Unbroken Bonds of Battle, Joey tells the stories of those very warriors, who for years have supported and inspired him on the battlefield and off. Through unfiltered and authentic conversations with American heroes in every branch of service, Joey tackles the big questions about life, loss, and, of course, hunting. Powerful life lessons are woven throughout these personal oral histories. Also included is a scrapbook of beautiful candid photographs from the lives of these modern warriors"
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The school of hard talks : how to have real conversations with your (almost grown) kids
by Emily Kline
"Clinical psychologist and parent-child relationship specialist Dr. Emily Kline offers a set of five easy-to-learn, clinically proven techniques to improve communication between young adults and their parents. Based in based a methodology known as Motivational Interviewing, these techniques focus on elucidating young people's own thoughts and motivations, rather than trying to impose parental views upon them"
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American whitelash : a changing nation and the cost of progress
by Wesley Lowery
Interweaving deep historical analysis with gripping firsthand reporting on both victims and perpetrators of violence, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist charts the return of the American cycle of racial progress and white backlash and how the federal government has failed to intervene. 50,000 first printing.
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The song of significance : a new manifesto for teams
by Seth Godin
"From the bestselling author of Linchpin and Tribes comes a new challenge to leaders of all stripes The workplace has undergone a massive shift. Remote work and economic instability have depressed innovation and left us disconnected and disengaged. Paychecks no longer buy loyalty, happiness, and effort. Quiet quitting runs rampant, and people show up without truly showing up. Alarmed managers are doubling down on keystroke surveillance, productivity tracking and back-to-the-office mandates, when what they should be doing is the opposite - affording employees the dignity necessary to inject purpose and motivation into their work. In The Song of Significance, legendary author and business thinker Seth Godin posits a new view of what industry leaders must do now. The choice is simple: either keep treating your people as disposable and join in the AI-fueled race to the bottom, or build a significant organization that enrolls, empowers, and trusts employees to deliver their best work, no matter where they're working from. If you want your employees to turn their cameras on, participate in conversations, and live up to their full professional potential, you must give them the respect and autonomy they deserve as humans. Godin offers a series of commitments leaders must make, and a list of organizational milestones on the way to significance. It's time for leaders to make and keep a new promise, and to recognize that, as Godin says, "Humans aren't a resource. They are the point.""
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Carry strong : an empowered approach to navigating pregnancy and work
by Stephanie Kramer
"Having a baby and a career can feel challenging on the best of days, nearly impossible on the worst. From figuring out how to tell your boss you're pregnant to sucking in your belly bump all day long at work, to working even harder to prove your worth, there's a lot to navigate if you're newly pregnant or are even thinking about getting pregnant--and trying to juggle it all can leave you overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be this way. You can do it all, just not at the same time. And not alone. Carry Strong offers a new approach to working motherhood that wholeheartedly embraces pregnancy as an integral and concurrent part of a woman's career--and flips the script on a cultural constant to re-frame pregnancy as an opportunity to retain, instead of lose, women in the workplace. Drawing from four original studies plus hundreds of inspirational interviews, executive and career advocate Stephanie Kramer outlines essential principles for navigating your pregnancy and work simultaneously. With powerful, real-life stories and expert advice, she shows you how to embrace perspective, shed harmful scripts about so-called balance, cultivate community in the workplace, communicate your needs, and navigate the shift in identity from working woman to working mother. Along the way, you'll discover the major career considerations you'll make at each unique phase of your pregnancy, from before the moment you decide you want to be a working mom through your decision to return to work after baby, if at all. Just because you carry something well doesn't mean it isn't heavy. For every soon-to-be mom, Carry Strong encourages you to carry your bump with a positive tilt, even if your hands are on your lower back. This motherhood manifesto shows how to unburden yourself from societal and self-imposed pressures and set yourself up for success for your pregnancy and for your future"
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An admirable point : a brief history of the exclamation mark!
by Florence Hazrat
"Few punctuation marks elicit quite as much love or hate as the exclamation point. It's bubbly and exuberant, an emotional amplifier whose flamboyantly dramatic gesture lets the reader know: here be feelings! Scott Fitzgerald famously stated exclamation points are like laughing at your own joke; Terry Pratchett had a Discworld character say that multiple !!! are a 'sure sign of a diseased mind'. So what's the deal with ! ? An Admirable Point recuperates the exclamation point from its much-maligned and misunderstood place at the bottom of the punctuation hierarchy. It explores how ! came about in the first place some six hundred years ago, and uncovers the many ways in which ! has left its mark on art, literature, (pop) culture, and just about any sphere of human activity - from Beowulf to spam emails, EE Cummings to neuroscience. Whether you think it's over-used, or enthusiastically sprinkle your writing with it, ! is inescapable"
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The light room
by Kate Zambreno
Moving through the seasons, this profound and affecting account of caretaking in a time of uncertainty and loss captures the isolation and exhaustion of a mother being home with a baby and a small child, but also small and transcendent moments of beauty and joy.
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Lonely Planet Portugal
by Joana Taborda
Lonely Planet's Portugal is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spend an evening in one of Lisbon's many fado houses, discover stunning architecture in Porto and soak up the sun in the Algarve; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Credible : the power of expert leaders
by Amanda Goodall
A leading expert in organizational leadership discusses how expertise matters more than ever and that we need our leaders to have deep understanding of their organizations in order for them to thrive.
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The No Club : putting a stop to women's dead-end work
by Linda Babcock
A professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon University presents a practical guide for bringing gender equity to the workplace and how women can overcome the hurdles of being tasked with work that often goes unrewarded. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Winnie and Nelson : portrait of a marriage
by Jonny Steinberg
"From one of South Africa's foremost nonfiction writers, a deeply researched, shattering new account of Nelson Mandela's relationship with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Drawing on never-before-seen material, Steinberg reveals the fractures and stubborn bonds at the heart of a volatile and ground-breaking union, a very modern political marriage which was performed on the world stage"
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We are too many : a memoir [kind of]
by Hannah Pittard
The award-winning author, in this wryly humorous look at a marriage gone wrong, recalls a decade's worth of unforgettable conversations, including the one in which she discovers her husband has been sleeping with her best friend, that force her to take stock of both her past and future. 80,000 first printing.
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Essential : how the pandemic transformed the long fight for worker justice
by Jamie K. McCallum
How essential workers' fight for better jobs during the pandemic revolutionized US labor politics
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, essential workers lashed out against low wages, long hours, and safety risks, attracting a level of support unseen in decades. This explosion of labor unrest seemed sudden to many. But Essential reveals that American workers had simmered in discontent long before their anger boiled over.
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White House by the sea : a century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port
by Kate Storey
Drawing from conversations with family members, friends, neighbors, household and security staff, this multigenerational story of the Kennedy family as seen through their Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod provides a sweeping history of an American dynasty that has left an indelible mark on our nation's politics and culture. Illustrations. Maps.
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Coal country killing : a culture, a union, and the murders that changed it all
by Robert Tanenbaum
"Coal Country Killing: A Culture, A Union, And The Murders That Changed It All, revolves around the cold-blooded 1969 assassination of United Mineworkers of America "reform candidate" Jock Yablonski, and murder of his wife and daughter in their Pennsylvania farmhouse. But driving the story are the extraordinary efforts of a tenacious special prosecutor and his "army" of investigators to bring the gunmen, the union boss who ordered the murders, and his henchmen who saw them carried out, to justice"
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Simply tomato : 100 recipes for enjoying your favorite ingredient all year long
by Martha Holmberg
"Americans eat more tomatoes than any vegetable except for the potato. But what do we do with all those tomatoes? Acclaimed chef, cooking teacher, and author Martha Holmberg shares 75 recipes to turn the tomato into glorious dishes. Whether it's a fresh-off-the-vine tomato or a just-picked-from-the-supermarket-shelf tomato, Holmberg has ideas to make the best of our favorite summer fruit. There are three versions of gazpacho, five ways to top roasted tomato puff pastry, plus Tomato and Zucchini Gratin, Classic Panzanella, Tomato Risotto, and Stuffed Tomatoes with Spiced Beef Piccadillo. With more tomato varieties in existence than ever before, Holmberg explains which tomatoes work best with which recipes: choose a beefsteak to roast with fish or pick cherry tomatoes to toss with corn in a quick summer salad. Holmberg also reveals her secret, umami-packed ingredient-tomato water. She calls it a "magical elixir" that can add intense tomato flavor to most anything you make"
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Cooking with Shereen : rockstar dinners!
by Shereen Pavlides
The popular chef and viral TikTok star shares killer recipes and “Chefie” tips for 60 all-new dishes, including classics, Italian favorites, griddled masterpieces and global comfort foods—all of which will get you a standing ovation—and a request for an encore. Original. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Reflections on captivity : a tapestry of stories by a Vietnam War POW
by Porter Halyburton
"On October 17, 1965, Navy LTJG Porter Halyburton was shot down over North Vietnam on his 76th mission and listed as killed in action. One-and-a-half years later he was found to be alive and a prisoner of war. Halyburton was held captive for more than seven years. Reflections on Captivity is a collection of fifty short stories about this young naval officer's experiences as a POW in North Vietnam"
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Fodor's essential Scandinavia
by Michelle Arrouas
A compact, updated guide to the top sites and experiences of Scandinavia includes maps, suggested itineraries, excursions and recommendations from locals to fit every budget and see it all, from Norway's fjords to Iceland's geothermal pools. Original. Illustrations. Maps.
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Italy
by Duncan Garwood
Recommends restaurants, accommodations, attractions, shopping, and entertainment, and provides information on transportation and planning itineraries.
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A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World : Tales of Fire, Wind, and Water
by David Gessner
Bestselling author David Gessner asks what kind of planet his daughter will inherit in this coast-to-coast guide to navigating climate crisis.
The world is burning and the seas are rising. How do we navigate this new age of extremes? In A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World , David Gessner takes readers on an eye-opening tour of climate hotspots from the Gulf of Mexico to the burning American West to New York City to the fragile Outer Banks, where homes are being swallowed by the seas. He does so with his usual sense of humor, compassion, and a willingness to talk to anyone, providing an informative and sobering yet convivial guide for the age of fire, heat, wind, and water.
Gessner approaches scientists and thinkers with a father's question: What will the world be like in 2064, when his daughter Hadley is his age now? What is the future of weather? The future of heat, storms, and fire?
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A splash of soy : everyday food from Asia
by Lara Lee
"Named after the simplicity and usefulness of soy, Lara Lee's new cookbook introduces 80 game-changing recipes that close the gap between classic Asian dishes and quick-to-table family meals. There are recipes that only require a little chopping and a boiled kettle, as well as 15, 30, and 45 minute meals fit for weeknight dinners or no-fuss dinner parties"
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Drawing for illustration
by Martin Salisbury
"This beautiful, in-depth reference book by illustration professor Martin Salisbury explores drawing for illustration. Salisbury places a special emphasis on drawing, treating it as a fundamental skill that every illustrator should engage with. Assisting students through exercises and case studies, this guide explores the often-unseen world of draftsmanship that underpins finished illustration work. From book illustration to graphic novels and caricatures to commercial design, this attractive volume draws on sketchbooks, projects, and historical examples to show how they started as drawings from observation and drawings from imagination. Salisbury starts out by explaining the fundamentals of this exciting discipline before outlining the basic principles of line, tone, composition, and color through inspired examples. Different approaches to drawing, including anecdotal, sequential, and reportage, are examined to help students acquire their own personal visual language. Interviews with illustrators also provide valuable insights into the creative process, as they discuss the challenges, rewards, and what drawing personally means for them"
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A place for us : a memoir
by Brandon J. Wolf
A survivor of the 2016 terror attack at Pulse nightclub in Orlando presents a coming-of-age memoir about his childhood in a racist and homophobic rural Oregon community to this emergence as a galvanizing LGBTQ+ activist. Simultaneous.
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Through the groves : a memoir
by Anne Hull
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, in this richly evocative coming-of-age memoir, chronicles her childhood in the Florida orange groves of the 1960s where she, as her sexual identity took shape, plotted her escape from this place she loved that would never love her back.
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To name the bigger lie : a memoir in two stories
by Sarah Viren
Part coming-of-age story, part psychological thriller, part philosophical investigation, this book, based in part on a viral New York Times essay, follows the author's quest to prove her wife's innocence in a sexual misconduct case, exploring the line between truth and deception, fact and fiction and reality and conspiracy.
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