Morris County Library New Non-Fiction
Newsletter #284 - 7/17/2020
Here is a selection of new non-fiction that we have added to our collection! If any of these titles sparks your interest, just click on the title to be taken to our online catalog for more information. Happy reading!
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 6)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Atlantic Monthly Press, 2020.
Description: xxxvi, 376 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary: "By March 4, 1865, the Civil War had slaughtered more than 700,000 Americans and left intractable wounds on the nation. That day, after a morning of rain-drenched fury, tens of thousands crowded Washington's Capitol grounds to see Abraham Lincoln take the oath for a second term. As the sun emerged, Lincoln rose to give perhaps the greatest inaugural address in American history, stunning the nation by arguing, in a brief 701 words, that both sides had been wrong, and that the war's unimaginable horrors-every drop of blood spilled-might well have been God's just verdict on the national sin of slavery. Edward Achorn reveals the nation's capital on that momentous day-with its mud, sewage, and saloons, its prostitutes, spies, reporters, social-climbing spouses, and power-hungry politicians-as a microcosm of all the opposing forces that had driven the country apart. Achorn weaves together the stories of the host of characters, unknown and famous, that had converged on Washington-from grievously wounded Union colonel Selden Connor in a Washington hospital, embarrassingly drunk new vice president Andrew Johnson, and poet-journalist Walt Whitman, to soldiers' advocate Clara Barton, African American leader Frederick Douglass (who called the speech "a sacred effort"), and conflicted actor John Wilkes Booth-all swirling around the complex figure of Lincoln. In indelible scenes, Achorn vividly captures the frenzy in the nation's capital at this crucial moment in America's history and the tension-filled hope and despair afflicting the country as a whole, soon to be heightened by Lincoln's assassination. His story offers new understanding of our great national crisis, and echoes down the decades to resonate in our own time"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 0 (of 1)
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Edition: First edition
Publisher, Date: New York : Da Capo Press, 2020.
Description: xvii, 445 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary: "In 2003, music journalist Philip Clark was granted unparalleled access to jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Over the course of ten days, he shadowed the Dave Brubeck Quartet during their extended British tour, recording an epic interview with the bandleader. Brubeck opened up as never before, disclosing his unique approach to jazz; the heady days of his "classic" quartet in the 1950s-60s; hanging out with Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, and Miles Davis; and the many controversies that had dogged his 66-year-long career. Alongside beloved figures like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, Brubeck's music has achieved name recognition beyond jazz. But finding a convincing fit for Brubeck's legacy, one that reconciles his mass popularity with his advanced musical technique, has proved largely elusive. In Dave Brubeck: A Life in Time, Clark provides us with a thoughtful, thorough, and long-overdue biography of an extraordinary man whose influence continues to inform and inspire musicians today. Structured around Clark's extended interview and intensive new research, this book tells one of the last untold stories of jazz, unearthing the secret history of "Take Five" and many hitherto unknown aspects of Brubeck's early career - and about his creative relationship with his star saxophonist Paul Desmond. Woven throughout are cameo appearances from a host of unlikely figures from Sting, Ray Manzarek of The Doors, and Keith Emerson, to John Cage, Leonard Bernstein, Harry Partch, and Edgard Varèse. Each chapter explores a different theme or aspect of Brubeck's life and music, illuminating the core of his artistry and genius. To quote President Obama, as he awarded the musician with a Kennedy Center Honor: "You can't understand America without understanding jazz, and you can't understand jazz without understanding Dave Brubeck.""-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 3)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2019.
Description: xxxvii, 527 pages ; 25 cm
Language: In English, with some text translated from the Russian. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Publisher, Date: Newburyport, MA : Career Press, 2020.
Description: 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary: "Contains strategies to avoid and reverse the troubling trends of tension and mistrust. Learn why trust and connectedness slips through our fingers, despite our yearnings for workplaces grounded in collaboration and success. The solutions in this book are compelling answers to universal problems, and often individuals ask, "Why didn't someone tell me this before?!" Stop common missteps before they walk out the door with your most valuable assets - trust, morale, and productivity. You can create the environments you desire and deserve with these proven skills grounded in neuroscience."-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Publisher, Date: New York, New York : Metropolitan Museum of Art, [2019]
Description: 136 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Summary: "For more than 2,000 years, artworks have captured essential aspects of Buddhist thought. How to Read Buddhist Art introduces this vast visual tradition to a general audience with 60 seminal artworks from The Met's collection. Reliquaries, sculptures, and paintings produced in China, the Himalayas, Japan, Korea, and South and Southeast Asia provide insight into the complex iconography of Buddhism while also addressing the technical virtuosity of their makers and the social and political climate in which they were made." -- Yale Books website
Series: How to read (Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)) ; 7. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
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Publisher, Date: Columbus : Trillium, an imprint of The Ohio State University Press, [2019]
Description: ix, 241 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Summary: "Illustrated retrospective of American humorist James Thurber's art. Work. First book to assemble the range of Thurber's art, from decades of cartoons that established the New Yorker to illustrations for advertisements, children's books, and others' books. Includes previously unpublished art"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 5)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York, NY : Lifelong Books, an imprint of Hachette Books, 2019.
Description: xxii, 298 pages ; 23 cm
Summary: "A must-read for survivors and clinicians alike, The Narcissist in Your Life illuminates the devastating experience of narcissism in families and relationships, acknowledges the emotional and physical trauma that results, and offers compassionate, practical advice for healing." -- Back cover. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 4 (of 4)
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Edition: First U.S. edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2019.
Description: 324 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Summary: "A heart-warming sequel to the international bestseller The Elephant Whisperer, by Lawrence Anthony's wife Françoise Malby-Anthony. A chic Parisienne, Françoise never expected to find herself living on a South African game reserve. But then she fell in love with conservationist Lawrence Anthony and everything changed. After Lawrence's death, Françoise faced the daunting responsibility of running Thula Thula without him. Poachers attacked their rhinos, their security team wouldn't take orders from a woman and the authorities were threatening to cull their beloved elephant family. On top of that, the herd's feisty new matriarch Frankie didn't like her. In this heart-warming and moving book, Françoise describes how she fought to protect the herd and to make her dream of building a wildlife rescue center a reality. She found herself caring for a lost baby elephant who turned up at her house, and offering refuge to traumatized orphaned rhinos, and a hippo called Charlie who was scared of water. As she learned to trust herself, she discovered she'd had Frankie wrong all along."-- Provided by publisher. |
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2018
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 6)
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Publisher, Date: New York : AMACOM, [2018]
Description: xx, 267 pages ; 24 cm
Summary: "Don't settle . . . SUCCEED in the right career! Are you stuck in an unsatisfying job? In the wrong profession? An industry that just isn't a fit? Get unstuck! Land a new career--one you're genuinely passionate about. Switchers helps you realize that dream. Written by celebrated career coach and psychologist Dr. Dawn Graham, the book provides proven strategies that will get you where you want to go." -- Amazon.com. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Publisher, Date: Fort Worth, Texas : Kimbell Art Museum ; San Francisco, California : Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, [2019]
Description: 214 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans, portraits ; 29 cm
Summary: "In the later years of his life, Claude Monet (1840-1926) stayed close to home, turning to his extraordinary garden at Giverny for inspiration. The garden became a laboratory for the artist's concentrated study of natural phenomena-and for a revolutionary shift in the appearance and execution of his paintings. This beautiful publication examines the last phase of Monet's career, beginning in 1913, bringing together approximately 60 of his greatest works from this period. More specifically, Monet: The Late Years focuses on the series that Monet invented and reinvented at Giverny, reevaluating many large-scale works that have long been considered preparatory studies, reexamining their relationship to and status as finished works. Essays by a roster of distinguished scholars address topics such as Monet's plans for displaying his late paintings, the mechanics of his painting technique, and the critical and market reception of these works. Through this visually stunning reassessment, Monet's late works, still astonishing a century later, recast the titan of Impressionism as a radical modern painter." --publisher's description, dust jacket.
Language: Text in English. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Publisher, Date: Washington, D.C : National Geographic, 2019.
Description: 320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
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Edition: First U.S. edition.
Publisher, Date: [New York] : Dey Street Books, 2019.
Description: xiii, 157 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Summary: "A French ornithologist and philosopher teach us to pause, look to the sky, and reconnect with the natural world, in twenty-two short lessons inspired by the secret lives of birds. There is a lot we can learn from birds if we pay attention. This elegant volume invites us to take a step back from our busy lives, to reconnect with nature, and to listen to the tiny philosophers of the sky. From the delicate sparrow to the majestic eagle, birds are among the most fascinating species on earth. These seemingly delicate creatures, who routinely weather the fiercest storms and travel thousands of miles each year migrating with the changing seasons are paragons of beauty and grace. There is much to be gleaned from their serene approach to life if we're willing to take the time to notice, including: Independence: what it means to be "pushed out of the nest" ; Vulnerability: what the mallard teaches us about giving up our old feathers for new ones in order to fly ; Gender equality: what happens when a papa turtledove sits on the nest ; Hierarchy and power: what the raven and the vulture know about the pecking order. Filled with elegant illustrations of bird species, A Short Philosophy of Birds is a celebration of our friends in the sky, reminding us to embrace the rhythms of the natural world all around us." -- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
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Publisher, Date: New York : The New Press, 2019.
Description: xii, 203 pages ; 23 cm
Summary: "A groundbreaking exposé about the alarming use of rap lyrics as criminal evidence to convict and incarcerate young men of color"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 5)
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Publisher, Date: Washington, DC : Regnery Publishing, a division of Salem Media Group, [2019]
Description: xliii, 468 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Summary: "Follow the money, find the truth. That's Michelle Malkin's journalistic mantra, and in her stunning new book, Open Borders Inc., she puts it to work with a shocking, comprehensive exposé of who's behind our immigration crisis." -- From Amazon.com summary. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
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Publisher, Date: New York : Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2020.
Description: 200 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary: A Guide to Talking Finances with Our Daughters! As many as 56% of women feel that they'd rather not talk about money with their loved ones. Some women say they were raised not to discuss money and others feel like the information is just too personal. Yet with many women controlling household budgets and raising the next generation of female earners, this could be a recipe for disaster in some homes and for society at large. How a Mother Should Talk About Money with Her Daughter helps readers broach money topics with their daughters in a meaningful, compassionate, and even fun way. It speaks to parents who may feel inadequate about their own money skills but still want to discuss money with their daughters while helping them build good financial habits. The goal is to start conversations that leave parents and girls empowered to love themselves (through good money management) and make the world a better place with their financial resources. Topics include how to save as a young person, the pros and cons of investing, how to determine which college is right (in terms of finances and future job prospects), how to determine a future partner is right (in terms of similar financial goals), and more. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Edition: First hardcover edition.
Publisher, Date: Berkeley, California : Counterpoint Press, 2019.
Description: xxxiii, 360 pages ; 24 cm
Summary: "The author of Living the Secular Life deconstructs the arguments for a morality informed by religion, urging that major challenges like global warming and growing inequality are best approached from a framework of secular morality /In What It Means To Be Moral: Why Religion is Not Necessary for Living An Ethical Life, Phil Zuckerman argues that morality does not come from God. Rather, it comes from us: our brains, our evolutionary past, our ongoing cultural development, our social experiences, and our ability to reason, reflect, and be sensitive to the suffering of others. /Through deconstructing religious arguments for God-based morality, and guiding readers through the premises and promises of secular morality, Phil argues that the major challenges facing the world today, from global warming and growing inequality to religious support for unethical political policies to gun violence and terrorism--are best approached from a nonreligious ethical framework. In short, we need to look to our fellow humans and within ourselves for moral progress and ethical action." -- provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 5)
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Publisher, Date: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2020]
Description: xiv, 391 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Summary: "Organize and manage your business finances; track inventory and monitor transactions; pay bills, record sales receipts, and create invoices"--cover.
Series: --For dummies. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 5)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Basic Books, 2019.
Description: x, 401 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Summary: "What makes a good missionary makes a good spy. Or so thought "Wild" Bill Donovan when he launched a secret new program under the Office of Strategic Services. His recruits, in turn, believed an American victory would help them protect their foreign ministries and expand the kingdom of God. In Double Crossed, historian Matthew Avery Sutton tells the extraordinary story of the entwined roles of spycraft and faith in World War II. Sutton shows how missionaries, though acutely aware of the conflict between their faith and their role as secret agents, nonetheless played an outsize part in the war, carrying out bombings and assassinations. After securing victory, those who survived helped establish the CIA, ensuring that religion continued to influence American foreign policy. Gripping and authoritative, Double Crossed is a remarkable account of the spiritual stakes of World War II."-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
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Publisher, Date: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2019]
Description: xv, 241 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary: "Getting Wrecked provides a rich ethnographic account of women battling addiction as they cycle through jail, prison, and community treatment programs in Massachusetts. Since incarceration has become a predominant American social policy for managing the problem of drug use, including the opioid epidemic, this book examines how prisons and jails have attempted concurrent programs of punishment and treatment to deal with inmates struggling with a diagnosis of substance use disorder. An addiction physician and a medical anthropologist, Kimberly Sue powerfully illustrates the impacts of incarceration on women's lives as they seek well-being and better health while confronting lives marked by structural violence, gender inequity, and ongoing trauma"--Provided by publisher.
Series: California series in public anthropology. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 6 (of 6)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Custom House, [2019]
Description: xiv, 320 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Summary: Describes the contributions of young adults to the French Resistance, revealing how teen revolutionaries acquired skills ranging from sabotage and patrol evasion to intelligence smuggling and lethal self-defense. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Publisher, Date: Fayetteville : The University of Arkansas Press, 2019.
Description: xxix, 322 pages ; 23 cm.
Summary: "This book surveys two centuries of Ozarks literature, from an Osage creation story to contemporary poetry and fiction. This anthology presents writings from more than forty authors and connects these works to major literary movements while exploring their regional themes and their contributions to the social construction of the Ozarks"-- Provided by publisher.
Series: Ozarks studies. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
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Publisher, Date: Carlton, Victoria : Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2019.
Description: 304 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm
Summary: "From Austin and Bangkok to Marrakesh and Sydney, Lonely Planet presents the best trips within three hours of 60 of the world's most popular cities. With sights, activities and hidden gems built around themes like culture, the outdoors, and cuisine, there's no end to the amazing ideas you'll find for your next urban escape or long layover, or the new experiences you'll discover to enjoy in your own backyard. The cities in this book could fill a lifetime of new experiences, but a short trip by train, bus or car opens an even greater world to explore. In Micro Trips we challenge you to look beyond the city limits for your next adventure. An hour and 40 minutes from Cape Town you can spy breaching whales from the cliff path at Hermanus; within two hours of Manhattan you can surf at Rockaway Beach; and just outside Běijīng you can choose between rafting a scenic gorge, visiting Jin era temples or hiking along the Great Wall. Each city is presented with a map of the surrounding area pinpointed with up to 18 of the most notable things to do within three hours' travel time. Each excursion is color-coded to denote outdoor pursuits, arts and culture, history, festivals and events, film and music, or food and drink. Special sections include Africa's best beach towns, Japan's best onsen retreats, the best food & drink tours in North America, Europe's finest off-the-beaten-track wineries, Oceania's most fascinating indigenous experiences, and the top wildlife watching destinations in Latin America." -- (Source of summary not specified) |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 6 (of 6)
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Publisher, Date: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2019.
Description: 222 pages ; 17 cm
Series: Everyman's library pocket poets. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 2)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2019.
Description: x, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary: A collection of stories about some of the music world's most beloved stars and their crimes. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Publisher, Date: Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, [2019]
Description: 269 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary: "The 1950s marked a transformative period in postwar American history. In baseball, one dynasty was the story during the decade. The New York Yankees played in eight World Series from 1950 to 1959, winning six of them. David Fischer brings expertise and a knack for great story-telling to the most dominant decade in the annals of sport"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 8 (of 8)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York, NY : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, [2019]
Description: xv, 522 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Publisher, Date: New York : The New Press, [2019]
Description: 210 pages ; 20 cm
Summary: "A definitive account of the psychology of zealotry, from a National Book Award winner and a leading authority on the nature of cults, political absolutism, and mind control"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 7)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: Seven Stories Press first edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Seven Stories Press, [2019]
Description: xii, 418 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary: "Here is an entirely new side of Kurt Vonnegut, Vonnegut as a teacher of writing. Of course he's given us glimpses before, with aphorisms and short essays and articles and in his speeches. But never before has an entire book been devoted to Kurt Vonnegut the teacher. Here is pretty much everything Vonnegut ever said or wrote having to do with the writing art and craft, altogether a healing, a nourishing expedition. McConnell has outfitted us for the journey, and in these 37 chapters covers the waterfront of how one American writer brought himself to the pinnacle of the writing art, and we can all benefit as a result. Kurt Vonnegut was one of the few grandmasters of American literature, whose novels continue to influence new generations about the ways in which our imaginations can help us to live. Few aspects of his contribution have not been plumbed--fourteen novels, collections of his speeches, his essays, his letters, his plays--so this fresh view of him, written by a former student, is a bonanza for writers and readers and Vonnegut fans everywhere"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 11 (of 16)
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Publisher, Date: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, GoodKnight Books, [2019]
Description: xiii, 373 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map, genealogical table ; 24 cm
Summary: Near the end of 1939, ten-year-old Audrey Hepburn flew from boarding school in England into the Netherlands, which would soon become a war zone. What she experienced in five years of Nazi occupation has never been explored until now. Dutch Girl sets the story straight, revealing the Nazi past of Audrey's parents and how their daughter dealt with this information. The book examines her career as an acclaimed young ballerina, her involvement with the Dutch Resistance, an active role tending wounded, and dark months in the line of fire as the end drew near for the Nazi regime. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
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Publisher, Date: New Haven : Yale University Press, 2019.
Description: 208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Summary: "An original study of Gauguin's writings, unfolding their central role in his artistic practice and negotiation of colonial identity. As a French artist who lived in Polynesia, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) occupies a crucial position in histories of European primitivism. This is the first book devoted to his wide-ranging literary output, which included journalism, travel writing, art criticism, and essays on aesthetics, religion, and politics. It analyzes his original manuscripts, some of which are richly illustrated, reinstating them as an integral component of his art. The seemingly haphazard, collage-like structure of Gauguin's manuscripts enabled him to evoke the "primitive" culture that he celebrated, while rejecting the style of establishment critics. Gauguin's writing was also a strategy for articulating a position on the margins of both the colonial and the indigenous communities in Polynesia; he sought to protect Polynesian society from "civilization" but remained implicated in the imperialist culture that he denounced. This critical analysis of his writings significantly enriches our understanding of the complexities of artistic encounters in the French colonial context."--Publisher's description. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 4)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: San Francisco : HarperOne, [2019]
Description: 347 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary: "Part contemporary detective story, part World War II historical narrative, No Surrender is theinspiring truestory of Roddie Edmonds, a Knoxville-born enlistee who risked his life during the final days of World War II to save others from murderous Nazis, and the lasting effects his actions had on thousands of lives--then and now. Captured in the Battle of the Bulge, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds was the highest-ranking American soldier at Stalag IXA, a prisoner of war camp near Ziegenhain, Germany. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Roddie was a simple, soft-spoken man of deep inner strength and unwavering Christian faith. Though he was driven to the limits of endurance, Roddie refused to succumb to Nazi brutality toward the Jewish-American GIs with whom he was serving. Through his inspiring leadership and bravery Roddie saved the lives of hundreds of U.S. infantrymen in those perilous final days of the Second World War. His fearless actions continue to reverberate today. Growing up, Pastor Chris Edmonds knew little of his father's actions in the war. To learn the truth, he followed a trail of clues, a journey that spanned seven decades and linked a sprawling cast of heroes, both known and unknown, from every corner of the country. In No Surrender, Pastor Chris, joined by New York Times bestselling co-author Douglas Century, chronicles his odyssey to tell the unforgettable story of his father and his remarkable valor. He also provides startling details (and vantage points) of some of the major events of World War II and United States Army initiatives that helped the Allies win the war, including the Battle of the Bulge, the massacre at Malmedy, and the now-little-known Army Specialized Training Program which prepared brilliant young "soldier-scholars"--or "Quiz Kids"--from across the nation to battle the Nazis. As compelling as the number-one New York Times bestsellers Unbroken, Boys on the Boat, Band of Brothers, and Schindler's List, illustrated with photographs and historical documents throughout, No Surrender is an epic story of bravery, compassion, and faith, and an inspiring testament to man's goodness. It is also a clarion call for our narcissistic age--a shining example of the transformative and redemptive power of moral courage"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Scientific American : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019.
Description: 304 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Summary: "An eye-opening narrative of how geometric principles fundamentally shaped our world"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2013
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 3)
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Publisher, Date: [S.l.] : Que Corporation, 2013
Description: 480 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Edition: First U.S. edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2020.
Description: 298 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 21 cm |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 3)
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Publisher, Date: Garden City Park, NY : Square One Publishers, [2019]
Description: xii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary: By all standards of success, James Templeton seemed to have it all. He was a highly successful businessman, had a beautiful wife and daughter, and, only in his early thirties, had his whole life in front of him. To avoid the same fate as his father and grandfather, who both died of heart attacks at a young age, James became an avid runner--a passion that he believed helped him stay fit and healthy. Imagine his shock when, during a routine physical, his doctor noticed a mole on his body that turned out to be a melanoma--a dangerous form of skin cancer. The mole was removed immediately and James, who was diligent in his follow-up exams, appeared to be cancer-free--but only for a short while. When the cancer reappeared and had spread, on the advice of his doctor, James followed the conventional medical protocol, which included surgery and chemotherapy. He was also involved in a clinical trial. When he learned that the treatments weren't working, James was obviously devastated. He had reached a new low point in his life, and as he lay in the hospital bed, he prayed fervently for help. As if by some miracle, help came to James in the form of three different visitors who would change the course of his life--and help direct him on a path back to health. I Used to Have Cancer is James Templeton's memoir--an inspiring look back at his unique journey in overcoming stage 4 melanoma. James takes you with him on a trip crisscrossing America, during which he shares the various natural approaches he followed to battle his cancer--from diet and supplements to meditation and lifestyle adjustments. As his journey continued, you will see first-hand how James' definition of success changed from making money to seeing the next sunrise. And how he continues finding success by reaching out to others to share the lessons he has learned. While this book largely focuses on the various methods James used to overcome his own cancer, it is also an inspiring story of not giving up when all other avenues of conventional medicine fail. It is about taking control of your life and finding a way back from the brink of death. It is about being able to tell your friends, "I used to have cancer." |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
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Publisher, Date: New York : Crestline Books, 2019.
Description: 224 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm |
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2019
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Publisher, Date: New York : Crestline Books, 2019.
Description: 200 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
Summary: "Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the engine that changed the motorcycle world. Motorcycle technology lagged far behind automotive technology since the earliest days of the internal-combustion engine. All that changed in 1936 when Harley-Davidson introduced the Model EL. For the first time ever, a company was manufacturing a high-performance overhead-valve engine for the masses. And what an engine it was; in addition to bringing state-of-the-art technology to the motorcycling world, the engine itself was a work of art. Because of the shape of its rocker covers, the engine was given a nickname to match its looks: the Knucklehead. The technology used in this engine was so advanced that it laid the foundation for every future Harley-Davidson motorcycle, including the current models built in the 21st century. To this day every cruiser style motorcycle still adheres to the shape of that original Knucklehead. Harley-Davidson Knucklehead: 80 Years tells the entire Knucklehead story, from the very first overhead-valve V-twin Harley produced for the public through the post-war models, continuing right up until today, when aftermarket manufacturers reproduce complete Knucklehead crate engines because of its continuing popularity"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 3)
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Edition: 10th edition.
Publisher, Date: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley and Sons, [2019]
Description: xiii, 412 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary: Krantz shows you that you don't need an MBA to start investing online, just common sense and the right know-how. He shows you the online tools and resources you need to take control of your own investments and construct a successful portfolio, and clues you in to the secrets pros use to succeed in the stock market.
Series: --For dummies.
Former Title: Investing online for dummies. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 3)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2020.
Description: 328 pages ; 20 cm
Summary: "A radical case for the repeal of the 2nd Amendment as the only way to control gun violence in America There's an average of one mass shooting per day in the United States. Given the ineffectiveness of the gun control lobby, it's time for a strategy with spine. In Repeal the Second Amendment, Allan J. Lichtman has written the first book that uses history, legal theory and up-to-the-minute data to make a compelling case for the amendment's repeal in order to create a clear road to sensible gun control in the US. Repeal the Second Amendment explores both the true history and current interpretation of the Second Amendment to expose the NRA's blatant historical manipulations and irresponsible fake news releases. Lichtman looks at the history of firearms and gun regulations from colonial times to the present to explain how a historically forgotten sentence in the Constitution has become a flash point of recent politics that benefits only of the gun industry, their lobbyists, and the politicians on their payroll. He probes court decisions and the effective lobbying and public relations strategies of the gun lobby as well as the ineffectiveness of the gun control movement for lessons in doing better. What emerges is a clear and cogent plan - repeal and replace the Second Amendment without taking guns away from anyone who has them now - to make the US a safer place. It's time to Repeal the Second Amendment, and Allan Lichtman is the man to bring this radical plan to America"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 7)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Ecco, [2020]
Description: ix, 340 pages ; 24 cm
Summary: "At twenty-two, a naïve Midwesterner, Adrienne Miller got a lucky break when she was hired as an editorial assistant at GQ. The mid-nineties were still the golden age of print journalism, and a publication like GQ then seemed the red-hot center of the literary world, even if their sensibilities were manifestly mid-century-the martinis, the male egos, and the unquestioned authority of kings. Still, Adrienne learned to hold her own in a man's world, and three years later she forged her own path, becoming the first woman to hold the role of literary editor at Esquire. She was at Esquire during a unique moment in history that simultaneously saw the last days of the old guard of literary titans, and the rise of a new movement, as exemplified by David Foster Wallace, who would become her closest friend, confidant-and antagonist. Here is the untold story of an intellectual and artistic exchange that grew into a highly charged relationship, and Miller presents a candid portrait of the mercurial man behind the spotlight. It is also an account of the guarded literary world, which asks the question: How does a young woman fit into this culture and at what cost? With wit and deep intelligence, Miller presents a moving portrayal of a young woman's education in a land of men"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 3)
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Publisher, Date: Boston, Massachusetts : Beacon Press, [2019]
Description: 187 pages ; 24 cm
Summary: "This book provides a cultural, political, and social survey through the most American of pastimes that continues to thrive today. With narrative, accessible criticism, research, and popular cultural touchstones we can all recognize, I'd like to introduce readers to the black presence that holds up daily life as they know it. It is a crucial account of the people, stories, and culture that create the hilarious, crazy wonder that is life in the 21st century. It is also a wake up call. White Negroes wants to peel open still beating heart of interracial antagonism in this country and expose a form of theft that feels natural only because we are used to it. But we don't have to be. This book documents how this very old tradition shapes our society in the present in the hopes that we can imagine something better. White Negroes will transform what readers think they know about race and culture in the new millennium and open the door to a new present and future unburdened by crimes of the past"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 4 (of 4)
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : W. W. Norton & Company, [2020]
Description: xii, 236 pages ; 22 cm
Summary: Combining memoir, social criticism, and research, the author explores what it means to be solitary and celebrates the notion, common in his Roman Catholic childhood, that solitude is a legitimate and dignified calling. Delves into the lives and works of nearly a dozen iconic "solitaries," including Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, Bill Cunningham, Cézanne, and Zora Neale Hurston. |
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