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Haywood eschews footnotes to keep the narrative flowing, but the quality of his research is never in doubt. An expertly written and accessible survey of the pre-Columbian Atlantic world. Fans of David Abulafia, Mark Kurlansky, Barry Cunliffe, or Simon Winchester will relish this notable book.
This insightful book is filled with hard-hitting arguments. Beiser successfully makes the case that society can’t mine and recycle its way to sustainability; instead, humans must consume less.
A unique, scholarly take on fast capitalism. González challenges readers to take vigorous social actions against the religion of consumerism that’s embodied by companies such as Disney, Amazon, and Starbucks.
Readers looking for a comprehensive or easy-reading book on Prince’s career will be better served elsewhere. However, those wanting to take a scholarly deep dive into Prince’s work and its impact on cultural, political, and social subjects will discover unique insights that have not yet been covered in other academic literature.
This critique of online dating platforms serves as a powerful wake-up call about how far society needs to go to disrupt racist narratives, stop microaggressions, and change how racist and sexist double standards are operationalized.
The pictures and illustrations add to this book’s allure and ultimately make this a one-of-a-kind treasure. It’s a recommended work that’s easy to read and sure to attract general readers drawn to water and the outdoors, as well as researchers and environmentalists.
While Elvis generally credited gospel, R&B, and a few artists by name, he was fundamental in fusing aspects of American culture from disparate racial traditions when segregation was beginning to lift. His appropriation, explored here, remains polarizing.
This title would be a great fit for readers who care about nature and conservation, those who enjoy the magic of language and love the power of words, and everyone in between.
Matheson is honest and self-effacing when discussing his personal life, and he provides valuable advice for those trying to get into the business. Yes, he does discuss John Belushi.
This handy book is filled with many practical suggestions and psychological insights for parents to work through their own emotional hardships in order to best help their child through life’s challenges. It’s a critical tool and introspective for parents who want to to heal and grow from past experiences.
Readers will find these stories from women of various backgrounds, in all sorts of enterprises, to be relatable. The book’s design is also attractive and great for perusing.
A must-have resource for expecting or new working moms. This title is heavy on information about nearly every possible scenario faced by mothers transitioning in and out of the workplace after a pregnancy.
Reddy provides a fascinating glimpse at the evolution of parenting advice with a fresh lens that focuses on the wives of prominent historical figures who were considered parenting experts in their heyday.
O’Brien presents various perspectives, including ideas for humanizing the workplace for generations to come, in an easy-to-digest and applicable guide that can be read straight through or used as a ready reference.
This book is an essential resource that fills a gap in offerings for parents in recovery. It shows readers the necessity for self-compassion while guarding for vulnerabilities.
Filled with enjoyable suggestions such as creating bug habitats, geocaching, and making snow art, this book is an essential tool for parents aiming to spend more time outside, whether hours a day or just a few minutes each week.
For fans of the popular Slumberkins line, this comprehensive resource includes a case study guide that applies to a variety of age levels and scenarios.
Nuanced, yet filled with accessible arguments backed by considerable research, data, and personal experience, this highly recommended and insightful title is well worth readers’ time. It calls for democracies to make the choices that will yield positive results for its citizens.
Readers committed to gaining control of their finances in a manner that brings more joy into their family life will find Sethi’s advice to be just what they need. Highly recommended.
For readers wanting to know more about how tattoo professionals learn their trade, build their business, and develop as artists. With its discussion of the cultural aspects of tattooing, plus its images, Kiskaddon’s book will also appeal to readers interested in cultural studies.
He was a children’s television host, but Rogers and his teachings advocating kindness, appreciation, empathy, and inclusiveness will resonate with adults. Fans of Rogers and his supportive messaging will relish this book. It’s a quick read, but the quotes also inspire deeper reflection.
This impressive, must-read title shines a light on and adds critical insight to an important and pressing issue. It is a rebuke, a manifesto, and an evidence-based argument all rolled into one. For business owners and workers alike.
Small and medium libraries will especially find this a helpful guide to grant writing. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when this compilation of exhaustive and easy-to-navigate resources is available. Larger libraries and experienced grant writers will also appreciate this source of readily available and time-saving information when writing proposals.
This compelling reference work is a valuable resource about a potentially dangerous contemporary subject. Give to readers seeking to understand the roots and repercussions of conspiracy thinking.
While this edition remains a useful resource, libraries with the sixth edition may opt not to replace it and might consider acquiring Fred Schlipf, Joe Huberty, and John A. Moorman’s encyclopedic Practical Handbook of Library Architecture as a companion.
Much in the manner that Peg Bracken’s I Hate To Cook Book revolutionized cookbooks more than 50 years ago, Eby’s fabulously fun and incredibly informative guide is a treat for cooks wherever they are on the culinary spectrum.
Written in the same culinary vein as Shirley Corriher’s exemplary BakeWise, Lamb’s snappily written debut delivers on both the style and substance of baking with wit and warmth.
A robust and delicious entry into healthier dessert options. A triumph for gluten-free, vegan, and other dietary-restricted cooks. This should be in every library collection.
An important contribution to agriculture literature that is sure to appeal to numerous readers. They will enjoy the uplifting message of this book as well as the stories showcasing the grit and determination of those working in this field.
Rarely does one find a cookbook that combines nostalgia, family, and tradition with thorough culinary instruction. This mother-daughter duo has done just that with their ode to passing on cooking skills and culture through generations with mouthwatering dishes.
This collection of recipes is as comforting as a warm blanket and will provide cooks much inspiration for game days, family feasts, and even the occasional rainy weeknight.
Carnall takes Perry’s historical work and reimagines it in such a spellbinding way that the mollusks seem magical, yet the text remains committed to the clear-eyed science surrounding these creatures’ role in evolutionary history, ecology, and more. This book will occupy loving space on any bookshelf or coffee table.
Readers don’t have to know anything about plants or have a green thumb to enjoy this title about nature therapy and the impact it can have on one’s health. City planners and public health policy makers can benefit from reading this book as well.
Even though some listeners may wish for a more proportional account, this expertly narrated audio sheds light on a key trial that continues to be unsettlingly relevant today. Recommended for those who enjoyed Greg Jarrett’s The Trial of the Century.
A veritable feast for the eye that elucidates the comingling of contemporary and historical cultural influences in Sosa’s work. Especially recommended for libraries in border states.
With beautiful color plates, readable text, and a chronology of the artist’s life, this vis an excellent introduction to a remarkable and trailblazing but little-discussed woman painter.
Hart takes his bread baking seriously and expects readers to do so as well. But if one can commit to his philosophy and methods, the odds of gluteny goodness are great.
The cost as well as the level of culinary expertise required to execute these dishes will put this cookbook out of reach for many home cooks, but those interested in the inner workings of a legendary restaurant, or culinary professionals hoping for some inspiration, will find this remarkable cookbook to be the culinary equivalent of “haute couture.”
Essential for aspiring culinary professionals and confectioners seriously committed to playing Willy Wonka at home. Those who are brand new to sweet-making can find less-intimidating candy recipes in Mark Bittman’s How To Bake Everything and the Joy of Cooking.
This concise, accessible work focuses solely on Stoicism, not other theories or philosophies, but it can easily be read in one sitting. It makes Stoicism understandable, corrects stereotypes, and rescues it from social media banalities.
Other than Perkins’s own 1996 autobiography, little has been published about him, and Apter admirably fills the gap with this detailed and emotionally charged biography.
Filled with tidbits such as the origin of the famous golf swing and humanizing stories of regret over losing his first wife to divorce and his son to a car accident, Zehme expertly fully captures a full portrait of Carson.
Though never pinpointing the reasons for the explosive, major-label success of a rebellious band, which ostensibly distrusted corporate rock, Carlin assembles a solid, much-needed narrative of one of the major alternative rock bands that both complements and updates David Buckley’s 2002 R.E.M. Fiction: An Alternative Biography.
This recommended, serious book addresses a devastating issue but still provides hope. The narrative format, with much of the information relayed in the farmers’ own words, ensures that the content will be accessible to most readers.
The market of spritz-focused cocktail books may be oversaturated, but this title contributes a variety of beautifully photographed cocktail options and recipes for both new and experienced readers to make and enjoy.
Best for experienced cooks, these are restaurant-quality dishes, with the cost, time, and technique requirements one would expect to see from a chef; for any foodie-turned-keto, the book delivers.
Powerful, well-researched, and accessible, this book will appeal to readers who want to know what they can do to stop environmental decline. This title will likely spark discussions about the advantages of regenerative over industrial agricultural practices.
A lovely book, suitable for readers looking for an accessible entry point into practices such as meditation by grounding into natural cycles and New Age concepts. It’s a bit limited, however, for readers already familiar with the basics.
With authenticity, McGaha shares her daily life and the joy she finds in it. This title will inspire readers to pause with a new sense of awareness that every moment can provide an opportunity for self-discovery and gratitude when approached with openness and intentionality.
This guidebook is mainly for technology and other professionals who have creative license to develop their own future-ready mindset. He does not discuss the impacts of trauma, racism, poverty, violence, and other issues that may prevent people from taking control of their future. As varied as his contributors are, they all had resources, safety, options, and resources to recover from any mistakes.
This title provides the cozy comfort of a warm cup of chamomile tea. It’s valuable for individuals in need of a body-positive hug, but some readers may find that it lacks the deeper systems-based critiques found in more intersectional approaches to body liberation.
Easy to read a little bit at a time when inspiration is needed to continue (or to start) living sustainably. A helpful addition to a sustainable collection that already contains how-to guides.
Inveterate winter-haters may not be ready to head to the Arctic yet, but all readers will find that by embracing the seasons that challenge them, they can achieve personal change in beautiful ways.