| Living life to the fullest : ...after age 70! / Judy Fleagle. |
 "The top 50 humorous, heartwarming, outrageous, and sometimes serious blog posts from the author of Crossings: McCullough's Coastal Bridges & The Oregon Coast Guide to the Unexpected!!!"-- Front cover. |
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| Sinclair & Soderlund's Life & times along the Corvallis to the Sea Trail : a narrative guide. |
| An introduction to the approximately 60-mile C2C Trail connecting Oregon's Willamette Valley to Ona Beach on the central Oregon coast. Six detailed sections explore the history, geology, and wildlife, along with trail conditions and permit requirements for using the trail, which includes both private and public land holdings. |
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| A world of wildlife / contributors Jamie Ambrose [and nine others]. |
 "This breathtaking book takes you inside the world's most important and beautiful animal habitats. From the depths of the Costa Rican rainforest to the lush wetland of the Okavango Delta, discover the diversity of our natural world and the secret lives of the creatures that live there." --Back cover. |
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| Transformation & healing : the sutra on the four establishments of mindfulness / Thich Nhat Hanh ; [translated from the Vietnamese by Annabel Laity]. |
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| The punk-rock Queen of the Jews: a memoir / Rossi. |
 "The Punk-Rock Queen of the Jews is filled with wonderfully rich characters, hilarious dialogue, and keen portraits of the secretive hothouse Orthodox world and the struggling New York City of the 1980s: dirty, on the edge, but fully vital and embracing."--Back cover. |
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| Scattered minds : the origins and healing of attention deficit disorder / Gabor Maté, M.D. |
 "From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based--and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition." -- Amazon.com |
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| Zoya's gift : a memoir : building a bridge to a global family / Gail McCormick. |
 "Still recovering from the heartbreak of infertility, memoirist Gail McCormick and her husband volunteer to host two Children of Chernobyl for a summer reprieve from radiation exposure. Fate pairs the Seattle couple with eight-year-old Ukrainian twin sisters from Belarus—and rekindles Gail’s childhood dream to build a bridge of peace between the US and the former Soviet Union. Over four summers of mayhem and magic with the twins, a deep relationship takes root. When the girls age out of the program that brought them to Seattle, Gail confronts her Cold War fears and travels with her husband to reunite with them in Ukraine and Belarus. On this soul-making trip to a land of unspeakable loss, she celebrates life in the homes of an accordion-playing Chernobyl hero and a barefooted babushka who distills her own vodka, and—behind the remnants of the Iron Curtain—finds her place as an honorary mother and babushka in a four-generation family of former Soviets. Poignant and culturally rich, her narrative transports readers to storied cities, villages, and dachas from Kyiv to Minsk. Written with reverence, insight, humor, and hope, Zoya’s Gift illuminates the complexities, joys, and importance of reaching across political, class, and cultural divides" -- From Publisher's web site. |
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| How to draw fantasy art and RPG maps : step-by step cartography for gamers and fans / Jared Blando. |
 "Orcs prepare for battle against high Elves, Dwarves retreat to the mountains and men march to the sea to reclaim crumbling fortresses. Fortunes are decided. Kingdoms are lost. Entire worlds are created. This book will teach you to bring your fictional realm to life with simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw authentic fantasy maps. Set the stage for adventure by illustrating domains, castles and battle lines, mountains, forests and sea monsters! Learn to create completely unique and fully functional RPG maps time and time again on which your world can unfold"-- Source other than Library of Congress. |
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| Lincoln vs. Davis : the war of the presidents / Nigel Hamilton. |
 "From the New York Times bestselling presidential biographer comes the greatest untold story of the Civil War: how two American presidents faced off as the fate of the nation hung in the balance--and how Abraham Lincoln came to embrace emancipation as the last, best chance to save the Union"-- Provided by the publisher. |
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| Stranger than fiction : lives of the twentieth-century novel / Edwin Frank. |
 "A notable editor's survey of the defining novels of the twentieth century"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Four against the West : the true saga of a frontier family that reshaped the nation--and created a legend / Joe Pappalardo. |
 "A thrilling true saga of legendary Texas figure Judge Roy Bean and his brothers--and their violent adventures in Wild West America. Roy Bean was an American saloon-keeper and Justice of the Peace in Texas, who called himself "The Only Law West of the Pecos." He and his three brothers set out from Kentucky in the mid 1840s, heading into the American frontier to find their fortunes. Their lifetimes of triumphs, tragedies, laurels and scandals will play out on the battlefields of Mexico, in shady dealings in California city halls, inside eccentric saloon courtrooms of Texas, and along the blood-soaked Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to New Mexico. They will kill men, and murder will likewise stalk them. The Beans chase their American dreams as the nation reinvents itself as a coast-to-coast powerhouse, only to be tested by the Civil War. During their saga, the brothers become soldiers, judges, husbands, guerillas, lawmen, entrepreneurs, refugees, fathers, politicians, pioneers and--in Judge Roy Bean's case--one of the Old West's best known but least understood scoundrels. Using new information gleaned from exhaustive research, Four Against the West is an unprecedented and vivid telling of the intertwined stories of all four Bean brothers, exploring for the first time how their relentless ambitions helped create a new America"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Essential crochet. Starter stitches : portable stitch companion : solids, shells & fans, openwork & lace, and simple edgings / Melissa Leapman. |
 Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!-- Publisher description. |
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| Manga / by Kensuke Okabayashi. |
 Manga For Dummies teaches you the basics of drawing in the manga style. This step-by-step guide shows you how to apply the basic rules of manga figure drawing, whether you're a complete beginner or a professional artist. You'll learn how to create manga characters, from rough sketch through final rendering. Simple drawing exercises help you build and develop your skills. Plus, you can add interest and depth to your drawings with ideas and techniques from a manga pro. This book also covers how to create scripts and storyboards, so you can tell a great manga story from start to finish. |
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| A nature poem for every night of the year / edited by Jane McMorland Hunter. |
 "A calming collection of nature poems to help you relax and unwind at the end of every day. This collection of 365 poems accompanies your journey through the seasons, from Emily Brontë on bluebells in spring and Edward Thomas's evocative 'Adlestrop' in summer to the experience of golden autumn with Hartley Coleridge and William Blake's 'To winter.' The words of famous poets mingle with lesser-known voices to celebrate our rich landscape. Beautifully illustrated, this book deserves a place on your bedside table for years to come"--Back cover. |
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| Sweet tooth : 100 desserts to save room for / Sarah Fennel ; recipes co-written by Sofi Llanso ; food photographs by Sarah Fennel ; lifestyle photographs by Bettina Bogar ; illustrations by Meghan Kreger. |
 "Stunning, delicious, minimal effort: Meet your new favorite go-to baking book for all things sweet and nostalgic by social media star and viral baker Sarah Fennel of Broma Bakery. When Sarah Fennel launched her website Broma Bakery in 2010, little did she know that 10 years later her brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe would have more than 2.5 million views across social media! Fans flock to her blog and feeds for easy and ultra-bakeable recipes like Sugar Cookie Bars, Cinnamon Bun Cake, and Hot Chocolate Cookies that spin nostalgic trends and favorites into totally updated and beyond delicious treats. In her first cookbook, she divides 100 recipes for easy bakes into chapters like Elevated Nostalgia (Peanut Butter + Jelly Swirled Blondies), Inventive Sweets (Espresso Martini Cake), Brunch Bakes (Raspberry Croissant Bread Pudding), Almost Too Pretty (Salted Caramel Pot de Cremes), and Holiday Baking (Coconut Cake Snowballs). Her fans also love single-serve sweets, so in Sweet Tooth, they get a whole chapter of them-like Molten Lava Cakes for Two and Small-Batch Blueberry Muffins. Tips and key intel abound, including a baker's pantry (ofc!), a whole section devoted to never overbaking again, storage strategies, and pan prep. Useful, playful, and with often-times 'I can't believe it was so easy!' instructions, these recipes suit beginners, pros, and anyone who has a sweet tooth"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Radical endurance : growing old in an age of longevity / Andrea Gilats. |
 "Enlightening and deeply moving, alive to the sadness and joy of time passing, Radical Endurance is a guide and a companion through the experience of growing old. Andrea Gilats explores her fears of failing health and loss of independence while navigating the terrain of an ageist culture. She also finds fresh and unexpected ways of understanding herself, offering readers an unconventional coming-of-age story to celebrate a new stage of life"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| There's treasure inside : treasure hunt by Jon Collins-Black / Jon Collins-Black . |
 "Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History! "I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." - Jon Collins-Black. There's Treasure Inside is not just a book; it's the ultimate treasure map. Created by Jon Collins-Black, this book is your key to embarking on the greatest treasure hunt in American history. Worth millions of dollars and growing more valuable each day, the pieces in the treasure are as varied as they are unique. Chosen to appeal to a wide range of tastes and interests, items include Bitcoin, antiquities, shipwreck bounty, rare Pokémon cards, sports memorabilia, gold, precious metals, and rare gems. Some objects have historical significance, made or owned by figures like Pablo Picasso, Andrew Carnegie, George Washington, Amelia Earhart, Jackie Onassis, Henry David Thoreau, and Louis Comfort Tiffany. There are even pieces from the original Forrest Fenn treasure, all waiting to be discovered. But There's Treasure Inside offers more than the promise of literal wealth. This book invites you on a journey not just across America but into enriching tales of world history, personal growth, and the broader treasures of life, love, joy, and understanding. There's Treasure Inside offers a chance to be part of a legacy of wealth and discovery. Whether you aim to find the literal treasures or simply enjoy the captivating stories, this book invites you to uncover the incredible treasures showcased within. Embark on this unique journey and see if you have what it takes." -- Amazon.com. |
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| See me rolling : on disability, equality and ten-point turns / Lottie Jackson. |
 "In this heartfelt, thought-provoking and often hilarious book, Lottie Jackson reflects on her experiences of living with disability: from the pitfalls of going shopping on a mobility scooter, and the headache of defining oneself on a tick-box form, to a slapstick scuffle with the so-called 'easy-pull' tights aid, and the intense pleasure of finally swapping a hospital gown for a slinky dress. She captivatingly expresses the raw vulnerabilities, injustices and untold joys of disability, as well as the bizarre everyday occurrences that able-bodied people usually don't experience. In this dazzling book, Lottie powerfully explores the ways in which we undervalue and underrepresent disabled people in our society. And she reveals why we must strive for change and redefine what it means to be disabled in every facet of life." -- Back cover. |
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| GED test prep 2025/2026 / by Tim Collins, PHD. |
 A GED credential can open doors, help you get into college, and improve your job prospects. GED Test Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies is the trusted study guide full of all the info you'll need to succeed on this important high school equivalency exam. Inside, you'll find study plans, overviews of each section on the test, and insider tips. Polish your grammar skills, beat the odds in math, and dive into science and social studies. Then skill up with three practice tests online, giving you plenty of opportunity to practice what you've learned. --Amazon.com. |
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| Paralegal career for dummies / Lisa Zimmer Hatch, Scott A. Hatch. |
 Paralegal Career For Dummies serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring paralegals, providing essential insights into launching and excelling in a legal career. The book covers topics such as choosing the right law firm, obtaining certifications, and networking effectively. It also explains key legal concepts like drafting, research, and interviews. Readers gain access to online resources, including forms, templates, and sample legal documents, while learning about modern tools like AI for document preparation, case summaries, and digital trial notebooks. Updated information on software, certifications, and professional associations ensures relevance. With 40,000 new paralegal positions added annually, this guide helps motivated individuals succeed in this growing field. |
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| Instant loss quick and easy : 125 recipes that are big on flavor when you're light on time / Brittany Williams ; photography by Ghazalle Badiozamani. |
 "Bestselling author Brittany Williams is back with a new collection of 125 recipes that make it easier than ever to enjoy delicious, healthy meals every day! Brittany Williams, founder of the popular online platform Instant Loss, transformed her life by changing the way she eats. Her motto is simple: just eat real food. Brittany understands the challenges of maintaining a healthy diet while juggling a busy life and feeding a family. In her highly anticipated cookbook, Brittany shares 125 brand-new recipes that come together in a hurry, so you can enjoy crowd-pleasing, wholesome meals without spending hours in the kitchen"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Fluent forever : how to learn any language fast and never forget it / Gabriel Wyner. |
 "Gabriel Wyner speaks seven languages fluently. He didn't learn them in school-who does? Rather, he mastered each one on his own, drawing on free online resources, quick daily practice sessions, and his knowledge of neuroscience and linguistics. In Fluent Forever, Gabe shares his foolproof method for learning any language. It starts by hacking the way your brain naturally encodes information. You'll begin by learning how to hear new sounds and training your tongue to produce them accurately. You'll connect spellings and sounds to images rather than rely on translation exercises so that you start thinking in a new language. With the help of spaced-repetition systems, you'll build a foundation for your language in one week and learn hundreds of words a month-with just a few minutes of practice each day. This revised edition also shares fresh strategies that Gabe has refined over years of study. You'll learn how to: Use your interests to curate vocabulary that you'll actually be excited to study; Pick up the subtleties of your target language by conversing with native speakers; Fast-track fluency with a new appendix devoted to conversation strategies with native speakers; Compile the best language-learning tool kit for your budget; Harness the science of motivation and habit building to turbocharge your progress; Find the perfect level of difficultly with reading and listening comprehension to stay engaged and avoid frustration"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Orangutans : their history, natural history and conservation / Ronald Orenstein ; with a foreword by Ian Redmond, chairman of Ape Alliance. |
 "Native to the forests of Sumatra and Borneo, wild orangutans are listed as critically endangered. The rarest of them all, the Tapanuli orangutan, was only recognized as a separate species in 2017, and today, it is the rarest great ape in the world. In Orangutans, zoologist and conservationist Ronald Orenstein draws on the latest research to survey the natural and cultural history of these charismatic red apes as well as their present and future. Divided into three parts, the book first traces orangutan ancestry from the distant past to the present and then explores the various roles orangutans have played throughout human history, from Indigenous cultures in Southeast Asia, to European colonialism and scientific exploration, to the pop culture of today. Part two details the latest scientific discoveries about orangutans and what we currently know about their habitat, diet, behavior, social structures and abilities. The final section of the book turns to the threats orangutans face today, from the destruction of their forest homes to deliberate killings, captures and the illegal trade that supplies animals for display, collection and entertainment. The author also surveys the efforts being made to save them from extinction, to preserve their ecosystems and to return orphaned orangutans to a life in the wild. Featuring over 150 full-color photographs, maps, a list of orangutan organizations to support and an extensive bibliography, Orangutans is an important, engaging and beautiful work about one of nature's most captivating animals."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The unlikely war hero : a Vietnam War POW's story of courage and resilience in the Hanoi Hilton / Marc Leepson. |
 "This is the incredible tale of the youngest and lowest-ranking American POW captured in North Vietnam. Doug Hegdahl convinced his captors he was stupid, then spent the next two years memorizing the names of 254 fellow prisoners and other details of POW life. Upon his release, that information helped improve POW life for those still in captivity"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Buy what you love without going broke : transform your spending and get more of what money can't buy / Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni. |
 "A relatable personal finance guide that gives a fresh take on how to control your impulse spending so you can stick to a budget and pay off debt, without the guilt and shame of traditional financial advice--from the hosts of the beloved Frugal Friends podcast"-- From publisher description. |
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| Break up. on purpose. : a catalyst for growth / John Kim. |
 "Every breakup is a transformation. A breaking down and breaking through to a new version of who you are now, after you have severed ties. Nothing will change you like a broken heart. Yet every breakup is different. John Kim, the Angry Therapist, has seen thousands of patients through breakups of every brutal, freeing, heartbreaking kind--and he's lived through failed relationships and a divorce of his own. Through his journey as a therapist and as a partner and father, John has identified eight types of unique breakups--and how to get over them"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Tidy up your life : rethinking how to organize, declutter, and make space for what matters most / Tyler Moore. |
 "A father of three with a stressful job, Tyler Moore felt his life resembled an overstuffed closet: disorganized and overly busy behind the tidy, closed doors. When it all became too much-for their 750-square-foot apartment and his nerves-he set out to unpack the physical and emotional mess around him. Chronicling his progress as "Tidy Dad" on Instagram, he learned that tidying is about so much more than the aesthetics and decluttering of a physical space. When he stepped back, analyzed, and named what was just enough, he was able to devise systems and hacks that brought order to his whole life. Drawing on his experience with the everyday highs and lows of parenting, home management, and work/life balance, and filled with his signature warmth and wit, Tidy Up Your Life includes: Tidy Dad's process for tackling Big Picture overwhelm-how to identify what really matters both emotionally and physically to you and the people who share your space. How to arrive at your own definition of "enough" as well as thought experiments for appreciating what you already have. The goal is not "always tidy" but "easily tidied" and other principles for lifting some of the mental and physical burdens we feel when managing our homes. Tips for making a "one-area-a-weekday" cleaning schedule and other simple routines that compliment household rhythms and eliminate intensive weekend cleaning. Helpful illustrations of Tidy Dad's innovative organizing concepts"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Eat your age : feel younger, be happier, live longer / Ian K. Smith, M.D.. |
 A doctor and best-selling author provides decade-specific nutrition and lifestyle advice to help readers maximize longevity, prevent disease and age well, offering practical steps to optimize health and vitality in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. |
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| How to share an egg : a true story of hunger, love, and plenty / Bonny Reichert. |
 Bonny Reichert avoided engaging with her family's Holocaust history until, in midlife, she unexpectedly confronted it while writing an article. Her father's survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau was a backdrop to her upbringing, but a transformative experience in Warsaw--a perfect bowl of borscht--sparked a journey to explore her culinary roots. This journey intertwined with her personal life, from her childhood in the restaurant business to the challenges of marriage, motherhood, and her eventual path to becoming a chef. In her memoir How to Share an Egg, Reichert reflects on pivotal life moments through the lens of food. From her baba Sarah's knishes to her father's comforting scrambled eggs, cuisine serves as a symbol of joy, survival, and identity. The book blends poignant stories of scarcity and abundance with her quest for self-discovery, exploring how her personal experiences connect to her family's legacy. It's a moving meditation on heritage, resilience, and the role of food in shaping identity. |
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| A concise guide to the Quran : answering thirty critical questions / Ayman S. Ibrahim. |
 What is so unique about Islam's scripture, the Quran? Who wrote it, and when? Can we trust its statements to be from Muhammad? Why was it written in Arabic? Does it command Muslims to fight Christians? These are a few of the thirty questions answered in this clear and concise guide to the history and contents of the Quran. |
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| Greekish : everyday recipes with Greek roots / Georgina Hayden. |
 Inspired by her Greek-Cypriot roots and Greek travels, Georgina has collected recipes that are easy, bursting with flavour and sure to be cooked on repeat. With fewer ingredients and less stress, the recipes include familiar Mediterranean classics, as well as plenty of Greek-influenced dishes with Georgina's twists. |
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| I want to die but I still want to eat tteokbokki : further conversations with my psychiatrist / Baek Sehee ; translated by Anton Hur. |
 "In this frank sequel to I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, Sehee continues to document her treatment for depression and anxiety. Organized into 14 essays, each themed after one of Sehee's insecurities and framed by recorded conversations between the author and her psychiatrist, this memoir digs deeper than its predecessor."-- Publisher description. |
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| Sandwiches of history : the cookbook : all the best (and most surprising) things people have put between slices of bread / Barry W. Enderwick. |
 "The ultimate book for the sandwich connoisseur (or even the sandwich curious): nearly 100 recipes spanning the centuries, from the most well-known to obscure but delicious sandwiches. Ah, sandwiches. They're everywhere. But what's the story behind the club, the Cuban, or the hot brown? Through his various social media platforms, Barry Enderwick (@sandwichesofhistory) has been exploring all things sandwich for years. In Sandwiches of History: The Cookbook, for the first time, he has taken the source material for dozens of sandwiches and painstakingly recreated them--staying as faithful as possible to every original sandwich, while providing much more guidance on successfully making each one. From the classics, like the Cucumber Tea Sandwich or The Sophisticated Club Sandwich, to the out-of-the-box, like The Hot Chicken Tuna Sandwich and the Mock Banana Sandwich, Barry provides not only recipes, but interesting information and fun facts that pertain to them"-- Amazon.com. |
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| Hollow : a memoir of my body in the Marines / Bailey Williams. |
 "At eighteen, Bailey Williams bolted from her strict Mormon upbringing to a Marine recruiting office to enlist as a 2600--a military linguist. But the first language the Marine Corps taught her wasn't Arabic, Farsi, or Dari. It was how Marines speak to, and about, women. There are only three kinds of women in the Marine Corps, she was told: you can be a bitch, a dyke, or a whore. Determined to prove she's not whatever it is the men around her believe a woman to be, Private Williams turned to an eating disorder, intending to show her discipline through the visible testament of bone. She ran endurance distances on an increasingly Spartan diet, shoving through her own body's resistance. Pushed to the brink by a leadership and a culture that demands women shrink themselves, she finally looked to the women around her, and began to wonder what else she was losing. Quietly but inexorably, the power of other women's stories whispered an alternative path to what it means to be a woman, and a warrior. Hollow is a story for anyone whose identity has been prescribed to them--and has dared question if there is another way to live" -- Provided by the publisher. |
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| Trailer park psalms / Ryler Dustin. |
 "Trailer Park Psalms traces the speaker's journey beyond his boyhood trailer park, through an American landscape marked by violence--from a gas line explosion in his hometown to his father's war memories to the scars of colonialism inscribed in place, language, and ecology. Along the way, he searches for sources of awe that might inspire us, even in a compromised world: the everyday miracle of eyesight, the courage of the Voyager spacecrafts, and the "clumsy kindness" of family members trying to mend the damages of the past. In the end, what he finds isn't faith but the hope that "if there's a heaven, we will bend / to examine our old selves / and wonder how something so delicate / was ever allowed."" -provided by publisher |
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| The let them theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking about / Mel Robbins. |
 "If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words--Let Them--will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands--and this book will show you exactly how to do it. [Robbins] teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions andhow you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| When Jesus returns : living in expectation of the end times / Jan Markell, General Editor ; foreword by Amir Tsarfati. |
 "As global unrest and societal shifts intensify, Bible prophecy offers us a shining beacon of clarity and hope. In a world that is descending deeper into darkness and confusion, it's more vital than ever that we understand the times and how God desires for us to live. That's the focus of When Jesus Returns. Drawing on the all-time best messages from one of the most popular Bible prophecy conferences in the US, this volume features instruction and practical wisdom from today's most respected Bible prophecy experts."-- Amazon.com. |
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| Composting our karma : turning confusion into lessons for awakening our innate wisdom / Barbara Rhodes ; edited by Elizabeth S. R. Goldstein. |
 "Engaging teachings on the core Korean Zen practice of "don't-know mind" that encourage us to cultivate and apply a clear mind, improve our intuition, feel naturally at ease, and generate compassionate wisdom to face whatever arises"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The first and last king of Haiti : the rise and fall of Henry Christophe / Marlene L. Daut. |
 "The essential biography of the controversial rebel, traitor, and only king of Haiti. Henry Christophe (1767 - 1820) is one of the most richly complex figures in the history of the Americas, and was, in his time, popular and famous the world over: in The First and Last King of Haiti, a brilliant young Yale scholar unravels the still controversial enigma that he was"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The Colorado River : chasing water / Pete McBride ; foreword by Nick Paumgarten ; introduction by Kevin Fedarko. |
 Through photography and essays, this book is a celebration of one of America's most valuable and iconic rivers and a warning demonstrating the river is a bellwether of overuse and climate change. |
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| How to stay safe online : a digital self-care toolkit for developing resilience and allyship / Seyi Akiwowo. |
 "A powerful, comprehensive guide for digital self-care and allyship from one of our leading activists for online equality, Seyi Akiwowo. Digital spaces are a positive force for change, connection and community, but left unregulated, they are not always safe. Globally, women are 27 times more likely than men to be harassed online. This is worse for Black women who are 84% more likely to face online abuse than white women. There has been a 71% rise in online disability abuse and 78% of LGBTQ people have experienced hate speech online. How to Stay Safe Online will teach you how to spot, respond to and proactively defend yourself from online abuse and learn how to be a good ally to those experiencing it. An urgent and necessary digital self-care tool, this book will help you to support victims and empower friends, teachers, parents and willing allies to help make online spaces safer. With a blend of practical advice, Seyi's personal experiences and interviews, How to Stay Safe Online will: Provide practical tips on how to confidently navigate online spaces; Equip you with a range of responses to online abuse and how to effectively report; Teach you how to set boundaries and use the internet as a force for good; Help you create your own digital self-care plan; Provide information for employers, the media, parents, teachers, tech companies and government on their role in online safety and easy recommendations"--Publisher's description. |
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| Jordan / Anthon Jackson, Jason Ruffin, Paul Stafford, Sanad Tabbaa. |
 Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from seeing the magnificent Rose City of Petra, to learning about Jordan's past through the ancient art of mosaic making, and bathing in the mineral rich waters of the Ma'in hot springs. |
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| Dirtbag queen : a memoir of my mother / Andy Corren. |
 "Because she was my mother, the death of zaftig good-time gal Renay Corren is newsworthy to me, and I treat it with the same respect and reverence she had for, well, nothing. A more disrespectful, trash talking woman was not to be found." So began Andy Corren's unforgettable obituary for his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, a tribute that went on to touch the hearts of millions around the globe. In his brief telling of the life and legend that was Renay, a zloud, filthy‑minded (and filthy‑mouthed) Jewish lady redneck who birthed six kids,y Andy captured only a slice of his loving and fabulously unconventional mother. In this uproariously funny, deeply moving family portrait, readers meet the rest of his absurd clan: his brothers, affectionately nicknamed Asshole, Twin, and Rabbi; his one-eyed pirate queen of a sister, Cathy Sue; and then there’s Bonus, who Andy isn’t aware of until later in life since this mysterious oldest brother grew up at the Green Valley School for Emotionally Disturbed and Delinquent Children... Dirtbag Queen is an entertaining and poignant portrayal of the complex and heartfelt humanity that unites us all—especially family."-- provided by publisher. |
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| A life in the garden : tales and tips for growing food in every season / Barbara Damrosch. |
 "In A Life in the Garden, horticultural icon Barbara Damrosch imparts a lifetime of wisdom on growing food for herself and her family. In writing that's accessible, engaging, and elegant, she welcomes us to garden alongside her. Personal, thoughtful, and often humorous, this book offers practical DIY insights that will delight gardeners, cooks, and small-scale farmers. With a personal and sometimes irreverent tone, Barbara expresses the pleasure she takes in gardening, the sense of empowerment she finds in it, and the importance of a partnership with the real expert: nature." |
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| We are the evidence : a handbook for finding your way after sexual assault / Cheyenne Wilson. |
 "We Are the Evidence is the first comprehensive resource for survivors of sexual assault. Written with conviction and compassion by Cheyenne Wilson, a registered nurse and survivor of sexual assault, this handbook contains everything victims and advocates need to know to navigate the tumultuous times that follow an assault. Within, there's advice for: The appropriate steps to take immediately after an assault; Disclosing your assault how and when you choose; How to pursue justice and navigate the legal system; Beginning the healing process and reclaiming your power. Throughout, you'll find exercises, opportunities to rest, and invaluable guidance from experts like attorneys, detectives and therapists. Voices from other sexual assault survivors also lend their support. Meant to be easily accessible, everything is organized for you to go right to the topic you most need guidance for, no matter where you are on your healing journey. You deserve to be heard, believed, and supported."--From Amazon.com. |
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| Financially lit! : the modern Latina's guide to level up your dinero & become financially poderosa / Jannese Torres. |
 "A practical guide to financial literacy, money management, and becoming a poderosa with your dinero, tailored to a Latinx audience from the host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast. In many immigrant households, money isn't often a topic of discussion, so financial education can be minimal-especially when a family is just trying to survive the day-to-day. With a new generation of first-and-second generation kids who are perhaps the first in their households to go to college, or earn more than their parents or grandparents ever could, this new access to wealth can be confusing and the prevailing wisdom can be misleading, especially when it is not culturally sensitive. This book is tailor made for those who are ready to understand money better and do more with it; it offers a new generation of Latinx/e folks access to real financial literacy. While there are several resources that provide financial advice, data suggests, for certain topics, readers are more likely to trust an author who is familiar with their culture. By appealing to the vast Latinx/e community in the United States, Torres makes financial freedom accessible for an audience who's underrepresented in this space"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Bayou : feasting through the seasons of a Cajun life / Melissa M. Martin ; photographs by Denny Culbert. |
 "People on the Louisiana bayou mark the seasons of the Cajun calendar with traditions, emotions, and gatherings around the table to feast. In this highly anticipated next book from the author of the James Beard Award-winning Mosquito Supper Club, Melissa Martin shares a year of celebrations, both big and small, through 100 traditional Southern Louisiana recipes that combine humble ingredients, such as onions, potatoes, and peppers, and the local bounty, including shrimp and crabs. Made-to-share recipes like Carnival Crawfish Boil and Etouffee ring in the New Year and kickstart the Carnival season, which is a time for abundance and decadence. Lent unfolds with simple, fresh foods like Cabbage Slaw and Fried Fish Collars. Summer ushers in the bright bounty of shrimp season. Families and friends band together in October for boucheries, feasting on Smoked Sausage and Deer Tamales, then gather with loved ones for hearty homey holiday dishes like Fried Turkey, Holiday Dressing, and Red Velvet Cake. With illuminating sidebars and stunning photography, Martin illustrates what Cajun people already know: the table is a place for restoration, nourishment, and, most importantly, communion"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Her lotus year : China, the roaring twenties, and the making of Wallis Simpson / Paul French. |
 "New York Times bestselling author Paul French examines a controversial and revealing period in the early life of the legendary Wallis, Duchess of Windsor--her one year in China. Before she was the Duchess of Windsor, Bessie Wallis Warfield was Mrs. Wallis Spencer, wife of Earl "Win" Spencer, a US Navy aviator. From humble beginnings in Baltimore, she rose to marry a man who gave up his throne for her. But what made Wallis Spencer, Navy Wife, the woman who could become the Duchess of Windsor? The answers lie in her one-year sojourn in China. In her memoirs, Wallis described her time in China as her "Lotus Year," referring to Homer's Lotus Eaters, a group living in a state of dreamy forgetfulness, never to return home. Though faced with challenges, Wallis came to appreciate traditional Chinese aesthetics. China molded her in terms of her style and provided her with friendships that lasted a lifetime. But that "Lotus Year" would also later be used to damn her in the eyes of the British Establishment. The British government's supposed "China Dossier" of Wallis's rumored amorous and immoral activities in the Far East was a damning concoction, portraying her as sordid, debauched, influenced by foreign agents, and unfit to marry a king. Instead, French, an award-winning China historian, reveals Wallis Warfield Spencer as a woman of tremendous courage who may have acted as a courier for the US government, undertaking dangerous undercover diplomatic missions in a China torn by civil war. Her Lotus Year is an untold story in the colorful life of a woman too often maligned by history"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Zahav home : cooking for friends & family / Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook ; produced by Dorothy Kalins Ink ; photography: Michael Persico ; art direction: Don Morris Design ; Recipe editor: Kim O'Donnel. |
 "Award-winning chefs and bestselling authors of the James Beard Award-winning Zahav, Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook invite you to cook the way they do at home, with 125 new recipes for simple and achievable meals"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The mango tree : a memoir of fruit, Florida, and felony / Annabelle Tometich. |
 "When journalist Annabelle Tometich picks up the phone one June morning, she isn't expecting a collect call from an inmate at the Lee County Jail. And when she accepts, she certainly isn't prepared to hear her mother's voice on the other end of the line. However, explaining the situation to her younger siblings afterwards was easy; all she had to say was, 'Mom shot at some guy. He was messing with her mangoes.' They immediately understood. Answering the questions of the breaking-news reporter--at the same newspaper where Annabelle worked as a restaurant critic--proved more difficult. Annabelle decided to go with a variation of the truth: it was complicated. So begins The Mango Tree, a poignant and deceptively entertaining memoir of growing up as a mixed-race Filipina 'nobody' in suburban Florida as Annabelle traces the roots of her upbringing--all the while reckoning with her erratic father's untimely death in a Fort Myers motel, her fiery mother's bitter yearning for the country she left behind, and her own journey in the pursuit of belonging." -- Publisher annotation. |
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| Smart but scattered : the revolutionary executive skills approach to helping kids reach their potential / Peg Dawson, Richard Guare, Colin Guare. |
 "All kids occasionally space out, get sidetracked, run out of time, or explode in frustration--but some do it much more often than others. With over 425,000 in print, this encouraging, bestselling parent guide is now in a revised and updated second edition. The authors explain the crucial brain-based skills that 4- to 12-year-olds need to get organized, stay focused, and control their impulses and emotions. Handy questionnaires help parents home in on their own child's executive strengths and weaknesses. Armed with a better understanding of their "smart but scattered" kid, readers can use proven strategies to boost skills that are lacking, fix everyday routines that don't work, and reduce everyone's stress. Including new research, new and updated vignettes, and "A Good Place to Start" suggestions for each skill, the second edition features a new chapter on technology and a greatly expanded school chapter. Readers can download and print a wealth of practical tools. -- Keywords: functioning, functions, self-help, parenting guides, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, children, disorganized, time management, procrastination, emotion regulation, problems, learning disabilities, tantrums, neurodiverse, neurodiversity, schools, behavioral, underachievers, academic"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| But everyone feels this way : how an autism diagnosis saved my life / Paige Layle. |
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| Movement for every body : an inclusive fitness guide for better movement / Marcia Dernie, DPT. |
 "An inclusive guide to improving mobility, building strength, and increasing flexibility for every body and any size, shape, and ability"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| A slow rise : favorite recipes from four decades of baking with heart / Daniel Leader with Lauren Chattman and Amy Vogler ; photography by Joerg Lehmann. |
 "Decades before sourdough took over Instagram, Daniel Leader was making his first celebrated loaves at Bread Alone, his pioneering upstate New York bakery. From revolutionizing artisan breadmaking in the eighties to operating the country's first carbon-neutral bakery today, Bread Alone has existed at the cutting edge of bread and pastry for over forty years. A Slow Rise charts its legendary history and showcases its most beloved recipes. The heart of Dan's baking philosophy is his embrace of soft-skill baking--seeing, feeling, smelling, and even listening to your dough--over science-based techniques promising the perfect loaf. As Leader says, in baking, there is always an element of the unknown, and even a bit of magic. No two bakes are exactly the same, and it's the idiosyncrasies of each loaf, cake, or crust that make baking such a thrill. Here, across more than sixty recipes, Leader will teach you to bake with your senses, have patience, and form an almost meditative practice in the kitchen. Nostalgic, simple classics like Whole Wheat Bread and Hearty Seeded Sandwich Loaf live alongside more complex concoctions like Baltic Dark Rye and Fermented Wheat Bran and Barley Epis with Beet. For desserts everyone will love, Leader shares his recipes for treats like Lemon-Currant Einkorn Scones, Pistachio-Brown Butter Financiers, Blood Orange-Lemon Tart, and Mocha-Filled Brioche Buns. A celebration of baking with heart and soul, A Slow Rise is a must-have for serious and novice home bakers alike"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Aflame : learning from silence / Pico Iyer. |
 "From the bestselling author of The Art of Stillness, a revelatory exploration of the abiding clarity and calm to be found in quiet retreat. Pico Iyer has made more than 100 retreats over the past three decades to a small Benedictine hermitage, high above the sea in Big Sur, California. He's not a Christian-or a member of any religious group-but his life has been transformed by these periods of time spent in silence. That silence reminds him of what is essential and awakens a joy that nothing can efface. It's not just freedom from distraction and noise and rush: it's a reminder of some deeper truths he misplaced along the way. In Aflame, Iyer connects with inner stillness and joy in his many seasons at the monastery, even as his life is going through constant change: a house burns down, a parent dies, a daughter is diagnosed with cancer. He shares the revelations he experiences, alongside wisdom from other non-monastics who have learned from adversity and inwardness. And most profoundly, he shows how solitude can be a training in community and companionship. In so doing, he offers a unique outsider's view of monastic life-and of a group of selfless souls who have dedicated their days to ensuring there's a space for quiet and recollection that's open to us all. Radiant, intimate and gripping, Aflame offers ageless counsel about the power of silence, and what it can teach us about how to live, how to love and, ultimately, how to die"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Dare I say it : everything I wish I'd known about menopause / Naomi Watts. |
 "Beloved actress Naomi Watts opens up about the challenges she faced upon reaching early menopause in this empowering, fun, and practical guide to menopause and aging, all based on the latest advice from hormone experts, doctors, and nutritionists"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| You are not alone : for parents and caregivers / Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH. |
 "In You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers, child psychiatrist and NAMI's Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine M. Crawford provides a comprehensive, compassionate, and practical resource for anyone concerned about a child's mental health. Drawing on her own clinical experience and guidance from leading experts, Dr. Crawford provides a lens through which to understand the many complex factors affecting children's mental health. Analyzing young people from preschool to high school, she shares insights into how mental health conditions may manifest at different ages, what kind of interventions may be necessary, and what to do to help kids thrive. Throughout, the book channels the collective wisdom of the NAMI community. Parents, caregivers, and young people themselves share personal stories about their paths to recovery, ensuring readers know that they are not alone"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The flower yard in containers & pots : creating paradise season by season / Arthur Parkinson. |
 "This lushly photographed idea book proves that it is possible to create a glamorous outdoor space of ever-changing color, teeming with life, in the smallest of spaces, whether a patio, terrace, or front porch. This inspirational guide demonstrates how a glorious outdoor space is possible, even with only a small patio and a few pots. Featuring detailed photos and text by Parkinson who has been named a rising gardening star by Architectural Digest, this new book is the key to success with container gardening. Parkinson shows how to create a veritable paradise in pots with aspirational season-by-season ideas that are easy to replicate in any situation. The emphasis is on creating a small haven for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife--from flowers for pollinators to small fruiting shrubs that provide winter sustenance for birds. Even an upturned pot can create a welcoming space for a mosquito-eating frog. The book is filled with planting and propagating advice, tips on improving soil, seasonal tasks, and suggested planting ideas that include both flowering and edible plants for a vibrant backyard oasis. This is container gardening at its most romantic and stylish." -- Amazon.com. |
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| The privilege of aging : savoring the fullness of life / Kamla K. Kapur. |
 "Presenting a clarion call to the aging to awaken before they die, Kamla K. Kapur explores how we can become warriors on the spiritual path in order to embrace and prepare for the truth of our mortality and the ultimate triumph of conscious living and dying. Set in both California and India, Kapur shares her inner adventure to navigate the hazardous battlefield of aging with the aid of spiritual guides that pilot her to safety. She offers hard-won wisdom on the art of resting, happiness, and letting go in order to achieve vitality, satisfaction, and joy in the life we are fortunate to still have. Revealing the arc of her own self-discovery, she examines her shadows, fears, anxieties, and regrets, decluttering her mind of disempowering thoughts and reframing and co-creating her reality with the powerful tool of unconditional self-love. She describes how to confront, express, and embrace your darkness, consciously and honestly, to move forward into the ever greater wholeness of being. Drawing on stories from a variety of cultural traditions, Kapur demonstrates the power of self-examination, vigilance, and intentionality to have a successful old age. She offers numerous strategies, tools, and ways of thinking to ensure mental, physical, and spiritual strength so we can meet aging's challenges and transform from the people we once were to the ones we are becoming on the penultimate stage of earthly life."--Publisher description. |
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| It starts with one : the legend and legacy of Linkin Park / Jason Lipshutz. |
 "Linkin Park is one of the 21st Century's most important--and most underrated--rock bands. When you look at album and streaming numbers, tickets sold, enduring legacy, merch sales, and the contributions that this groundbreaking band have made in all metrics of music consumption and fandom, there's no group bigger in recent memory. Despite this, there has not yet been a full, comprehensive biography of the band--until now. In "It Starts with One", "Billboard"'s executive director of music, Jason Lipshutz, chronicles the story of this legendary band, from their early childhoods to the moment their paths crossed to the genesis of their iconic first album, Hybrid Theory, and all that followed. The book features in-depth reporting and interviews with band members and their inner circle, as well as their collaborators and contemporaries. Through it all, Lipshutz explores how one band could mean so much to so many people; how they were able, in an post-grunge era of the late 90s and early 2000s to buck the trends of pop and hip hop to emerge as the only rock band that mattered; and finally, rightfully, place Linkin Park in the pantheon of American rock acts. Linkin Park helped usher in an era of artists (and fans) that are more open to discussing mental health, inclusivity, and innovation, led by their front men, Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda, who both struggled with their own mental health but chose to talk about it and write about it openly rather than suffer in silence. The philosophy of the band was to combine sounds, artistry, and talents into something that truly hadn't been heard before. And the people loved it. Ultimately, Chester succumbed to his demons and passed away in 2017, but the music endures, and the fans are primed for the real behind-the-scenes story. Beyond anything else, Linkin Park's singular power was to bring people together, but along the way they made music history and changed what we expect from musicians. "It Starts with One" is finally here to cement that legacy"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The oldest kitchen in the world : 4,000 years of Middle Eastern cooking passed down through generations / Matay de Mayee. |
 "From the world's oldest recorded cuneiform recipes, some 4,000 years ago, there is a straight line to the kitchen of Smuni Turan. Her recipes have been collected by her son in this cookbook. The Oldest Kitchen in the World describes both the oldest cuisine in the world and the culture of the Assyrians. Now scattered all over the world, they all still speak dialects of Aramaic, and more importantly: they still cook the dishes that all Middle Eastern kitchens are indebted to"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Everyone but myself : a memoir / Julie Chavez. |
 For Julie, an elementary school librarian and mother of two boys, there was no time for debilitating anxiety. Yet the terrifying aftershocks of her first panic attack left her grappling with questions about the causes of her mental health crisis and where it would lead next. What follows is a hopeful, honest account of love and loss, a husband who can't read minds, disastrous family outings, and finding a path (with help from loved ones and a few key new friends) to the joy of a well-lived life. Sure to resonate with mothers spread thin by the demands of modern family life, Everyone But Myself offers an intimate portrait of how one woman found her way back to herself. --from Amazon. |
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| Nat Turner, black prophet : a visionary history / Anthony E. Kaye, with Gregory P. Downs. |
 "A new history of Nat Turner's rebellion and its aftermath"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Sunlight & breadcrumbs : making food with creativity & curiosity / Renee Erickson, with Sara Dickerman. |
 "My goal is to show some of the ways I draw myself into creation in the kitchen and share some of the tools of observation, improvisation, and balance I learned in art school that help me make thoughtful and beautiful food almost every day. I needed to poke myself to get over my artistic inertia--and so, you might consider this book your poke to reframe your cooking as a valuable creative expression."--Back cover. |
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| The thinking heart : essays on Israel and Palestine / David Grossman ; essays selected by Eva Cossee and Christopher Buchwald ; translated by Jessica Cohen. |
 "Just after October 7th 2023, David Grossman, a longtime voice of moral clarity in the Middle East, retreated inward to ask himself anew these urgent questions about his beloved nation: How could this massacre have happened? How could the Netanyahu government, tangled in its web of scandals, have failed to protect its citizens? And did October 7 and the senseless war that has followed take with it the last hope of a two-state solution? In these eleven essays, which appeared at key moments when Grossman wanted to hold the government accountable, he traces the failures leading up to that day and the ensuing war, enabled and abetted by a morally bankrupt party clinging to power. He documents the struggle between those committed to conflict, and those who want to live in peace and equality with their neighbors. He asks what the meaning and purpose of a Jewish state can be when the core values of Judaism are cast aside, and how his people, so accustomed throughout history to being in the minority, have not proved able to exist as a majority with the dignity and humanity that the job demands. Ultimately, Grossman arrives at the most important question of all: Will there ever be a lasting peace in the region?"--Page 4 of cover. |
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| Reading Arendt in the waiting room : a philosophy primer for an anxious age / by Jonathan Foiles. |
 In Reading Arendt in the Waiting Room, Jonathan Foiles, a licensed psychotherapist and lecturer at the University of Chicago's Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, explains how philosophy can help us respond to these deep questions and communal worries about modern life. Read how Søren Kierkegaard can speak to feelings of helplessness in the face of police violence, how Hannah Arendt can help us rethink the seemingly unavoidable problem of a warming planet, and how social advocates like Jane Addams and Dorothy Day can offer hope and resolve in a world that sometimes seems like it's already ended. |
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| Open Socrates : the case for a philosophical life / Agnes Callard. |
 "Socrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him the father of Western philosophy, but what exactly are his philosophical views? He is famous for his humility, but readers often find him arrogant and condescending. We parrot his claim that zthe unexamined life is not worth living,y yet take no steps to live examined ones. We know that he was tried, convicted, and executed for zcorrupting the youth,y but freely assign Socratic dialogues to today's youths, to introduce them to philosophy. We've lost sight of what made him so dangerous. In Open Socrates, acclaimed philosopher Agnes Callard recovers the radical move at the center of Socrates' thought, and shows why it is still the way to a good life. Callard draws our attention to Socrates' startling discovery that we don't know how to ask ourselves the most important questions about how we should live, and how we might change. Before a person even has a chance to reflect, their bodily desires or the forces of social conformity have already answered on their behalf. To ask the most important questions, we need help. Callard argues that the true ambition of the famous Socratic methody is to reveal what one human being can be to another. You can use another person in many ways for survival, for pleasure, for comfort, but you are engaging them to the fullest when you call on them to help answer your questions and challenge your answers. Callard shows that Socrates' method allows us to make progress in thinking about how to manage romantic love, how to confront one's own death, and how to approach politics. In the process, she gives us nothing less than a new ethics to live by."-- Amazon.com. |
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| Visually speaking : mastering the art of photography / Ted Forbes. |
 Professional photographer Ted Forbes of The Art of Photography Youtube channel presents Visually Speaking, an innovative how-to guide for all skill levels. |
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| Taste of home comfort food classics : 250+ heartwarming time-honored dishes and expert tips. |
 "If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that comfort foodis where the heart is! Now from the comfort-food authorities at Taste of Home comes Comfort Food Classics, the ultimate roundup of go-to dishes for bringing joy and lifting spirits. Serve the stick-to-your-ribs great that families clamor for from potpies, mashed potatoesand hot wing dip to chicken soup, cinnamon rolls, mac 'n' cheese, and so much more. This is our readers' best-loved, most sought-after comfort classics, collected into one handy volume! You can even count your way down to the ultimate comfort as you page through our magnificent Top 25 Comfort Foods of all time!"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| A wall is just a wall : the permeability of the prison in the twentieth-century United States / Reiko Hillyer. |
 "A Wall is Just a Wall examines the connections between incarcerated people and those outside of prisons in the United States since the conclusion of World War II. Reiko Hillyer shows how these connections decreased in the latter half of the twentieth century and incarcerated people became increasingly cut off from the free world. Beginning with an examination of the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary known as Angola and its Travelling Ambassadors program, which allowed inmates to travel throughout the state for speaking engagements, Hillyer notes that, until the late 1970s, even lifetime sentences to prison were understood as temporary. Louisiana State prisoners with life sentences were routinely let out after 10 years and 6 months, while the federal system defined a life sentence as 15 years. Thus, interaction between inmates and free populations encouraged inmates' eventual reintegration into outside society. By the 1990s, state and national legislation restricted outside visits and lengthened sentences, further separating incarcerated populations from free populations and limiting the ability of prisoners to fashion constructive social identities. Each of the book's three sections focuses on a single policy that allows for connections between inmates and free citizens: gubernatorial clemency and pardons, conjugal and family visits, and temporary furloughs. A Wall is Just a Wall demonstrates that the current impermeability of the prison is neither natural nor inevitable, but rather a recent, uneven, and contested phenomenon"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| My granny square wardrobe : stunning designs to crochet and wear / Sam Sabido. |
 "Turn simple shapes into stylish makes and crochet your own colorful collection of 15 granny-square garments and accessories! With 15 contemporary and fun designs to suit all shapes and sizes, My Granny Square Wardrobe is the ultimate guide to crocheting your own granny-square clothing, from expert crochet teacher Sam Sabido. From snuggly statement cardigans and jumpers to festival-worthy shorts, dungarees and a bag, each project features a different granny design, including traditional granny squares, granny stripes, hexies, solid granny squares and granny circles. Each project gives you clear guidance on sizing and helps you calculate the number of granny squares you need. There are clear, beginner-friendly instructions given with step-by-step photos, charts and written patterns, along with simple construction diagrams to help you piece together and finish your garments with ease"--Publisher's description. |
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| Raising ducks for beginners and beyond : the guide to breeds, ponds, nutrition, and all things duck! / Kristine Ellis. |
 "In Raising Ducks for Beginners and Beyond, Kristine Ellis, the creator of @dunkin.ducks, provides an inspiring, informational guide for all things related to ducks and ducklings"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Watercolor in the woods : paint a whimsical world of forest animals, botanicals, toadstools and more / Jane Carkill, creator of Lamblittle. |
 "Illustrator Jane Carkill invites you into her storybook world with this collection of beginner-friendly art tutorials! With easy-to-follow directions to guide you through every swish of your brush, these cozy tutorials come to life on the page with each step. As enchanting as they are easy, these wonderful watercolor projects--with sketch templates included for added simplicity--are sure to bring joy and delight to every artist. Go on an adventure with captivating creatures such as the Red Fox, Wood Mouse and the Wild Rabbit. Take flight through the forest with the Robin, Goldfinch or Peacock Butterfly. Discover the breathtaking blooms of the Dog Rose, Poppy and Primrose. Find fanciful flora and fungi with Hedgerow Strawberries and the Grooved Bonnet Toadstool. With so many lovely projects to choose from, every aspiring artist can learn to capture the beauty of a cottagecore world in watercolor."--Amazon.com. |
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| Artificial intelligence / by John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron, and Stephanie Diamond. |
 "Artificial intelligence is just as artificial as it always was, but it's gotten considerably more intelligent lately. This book helps you stay in the know about how artificial intelligence is changing, and changing the world. You'll learn about the latest generative AI tools as well as the expert systems that are changing industries. This beginner-friendly guide also delves into the role of data in AI, so you can understand where AI is getting the information it gives us. Hungry for more? Explore the fascinating, behind-the-scenes AI systems that are transforming just about everything you (yes, you) do"-- Back cover. |
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| How to win your personal injury claim / Joseph Matthews. |
 "A guide to handling an injury claim or lawsuit after an accident. It shows how to navigate the claims process, deal with insurance adjusters and get the most out of a claim"-- Provided by publisher. |
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