http://web.conradreynolds.comCHIPUBLIB Non Fiction New Books feedFri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMTPyRSS2Gen-1.1.0http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679548 A decade after the sudden and tragic loss of the poet's father, we witness the unfolding of grief. Capturing the strange silence of bereavement, Kevin Young acknowledges, even celebrates, life's passages, his loss transformed and tempered in a sequence about the birth of his son. Ending this book of both birth and grief, the gorgeous title sequence brings acceptance, asking "What good/are wishes if they aren't / used up?" while understanding "How to listen / to what's gone." Young's frank music speaks directly to the reader in these elemental poems, reminding us that the right words can both comfort us and enlarge our understanding of life's mysteries.--From publisher description.Young, Kevinf8b950e5-18bd-11f1-ad6a-0a39ee06db20Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670272 "An in-depth examination of sixteen renowned actors and their return to the spotlight later in life. While the comeback film is a well-recognized phenomenon inspiring excitement (or dismay) for cinemagoers and has been consequential to furthering or ending the careers of aging actors, this book is the first to analyze the cultural significance of these films. In this collection of essays, scholars follow the late-career revival projects of international film stars from 1957 to 2019..."--NO AUTHORf8b950e6-18bd-11f1-ad6a-0a39ee06db20Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675876 "Webb's Cosmos is the definitive and most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) available today. Covering Webb's breathtaking discoveries from its launch in 2021 to 2025, Webb's Cosmos brings together beauty, wonder, and understanding in one spectacular volume. While older books show Webb's first images, all that was available when they were published, Webb's Cosmos includes many more images, and more recent ones."--Provided by publisher.Sawicki, Marcinf8b950e7-18bd-11f1-ad6a-0a39ee06db20Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2666160 "Discover North Africa's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from entering the medieval time capsule that is the Fez Medina; to making the trek to Dakhla, one of the spectacular beach towns in Morocco's far south, and visiting the mysterious rock art at remote Jabbaren in Algeria's Sahara."--Maxwell, Virginiaf8b950e8-18bd-11f1-ad6a-0a39ee06db20Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673238 "Discover the healing properties of wild plants, with this accessible, photographic guide for the beginning forager. Learn how to identify and harvest the 32 most common wild medicinal plants found across North America. Author Brandon Ruiz shares his expertise in the world of plant medicine, offering clear, concise descriptions of edible wild plants, as well as critical information about proper harvesting and processing"--Pro vided by publisher.Ruíz, Brandonf8b950e9-18bd-11f1-ad6a-0a39ee06db20Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674989 "The first book that helps people transform the experience of infi delity into a catalyst for unparalleled personal growth--from the popular online therapist who has helped thousands do the same."--Provided by publisher.LaRusso, Laurenf8b950ea-18bd-11f1-ad6a-0a39ee06db20Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678491 "Who gets to claim the legacy of the American Revolution and the mantle of patriotism that goes along with it? In a sharp, irreverent, deeply informed account of the nation's founding moment and its enduring legacies, historian Thomas Richards Jr. invites us to see the Revolution not just as a one-time fight for political freedom from Britain but as an ongoing struggle for equality, justice, and social and political independence for all Americans. A riveting work of narrative history, The Unfinished Business of 1776 shows that the Revolutionary struggle did not end in 1788 when the Constitution was ratified. Across nine dramatic chapters, Richards introduces readers to the vividly drawn characters who kept the Revolution alive for the next century and beyond, including the women's rights advocate Judith Sargent Murray, the enslaved rebel Gabriel, the economic reformer Solomon Sharp, and the religious visionary Joseph Smith -- each pushing for freedoms that extended well beyond the traditional narrative of the Revolution, and each revealing how the unfinished work of 1776 fueled demands for economic, social, and legal equality that lasted well beyond the Revolution itself. A myth-busting book about the history we think we know, The Unfinished Business of 1776 is the perfect antidote to jingoistic celebrations of America -- offering an inclusive vision of our common past."--Richards, Thomas, Jrf8b950eb-18bd-11f1-ad6a-0a39ee06db20Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670314 "Screen legend Peter Sellers first pratfalled onto the silver screen as the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau in 1963 in The Pink Panther, the success of which helped to turn him into an international comedy superstar. Since then there have been a further ten Panthers, among them such classics as A Shot in the Dark, The Return of the Pink Panther and The Pink Panther Strikes Again, each of which is examined in detail in this all-encompassing study. This book features exclusive interviews with many of those involved in their making, among them writer-director Blake Edwards, producer Tony Adams, composer Henry Mancini, cinematographer Christopher Challis and co-stars Herbert Lom (Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus), Graham Stark (Dr. Auguste Balls) and Burt Kwouk (Cato), as well as Peter Ustinov (the original choice to play Clouseau) and Julie Andrews (Edwards' wife). Packed with production details, including budgets, shooting schedules and publicity campaigns, the book also covers the theatrical cartoon shorts and the popular Saturday morning TV show derived from the first film's celebrated animated credit sequence, and contains many revealing behind-the-scenes anecdotes that lift the lid on the often-hilarious incidents that occurred during the shooting of the movies. It also reveals the darker side of its troubled leading man, whose fits of giggles alternated with black moods that eventually led to Sellers and Edwards agreeing never to work together again"--Maxford, Howardf8b950ec-18bd-11f1-ad6a-0a39ee06db20Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:06:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677244 "Over a decades-long, distinguished career ... journalist Norah O'Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold womƯen's stories. Now, in honor of America's 250th birthday, O'Donnell focuses that passion on the American heroines who helped change the course of history. ... Through extensive research and interviews, as well as historical documents and old photos, O'Donnell curates a ... portrait of these fierce fighters for freedom. From Mary Katherine Goddard, who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence, to the Forten family women, who were active in the abolition and suffrage movements and were considered the 'Black Founders' of Philadelphia, to the first women who served in the armed forces even before they had the right to vote, O'Donnell brings these extraordinary women together for the first time, and in doing so writes the American story anew"--O'Donnell, Norah1f2033c2-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675068 This "collection covers a wide spectrum of history, from 1619 to the twenty-first century, with primary-source documents that take us back to critical moments in which Americans fought over the meaning and the direction of the national experiment. From the founders to Lincoln to Obama, from Andrew Jackson to Theodore Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan, from Seneca Falls to the March on Washington, this chorus ... tells the story of the country and of its people. As clashes over liberty and slavery, inclusion and exclusion, play out, these voices, ... framed by Meacham's singular commentary, remind us that contentious citizenship and fair-minded observations are essential to bringing about the more perfect union envisioned in the Preamble to the Constitution, which Frederick Douglass called a 'glorious liberty document'"--NO AUTHOR1f2033c3-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673225 "Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate and one of our most beloved writers, has inspired generations of readers. But her artistic genius is often overshadowed by her monumental public persona, perhaps because, as Namwali Serpell puts it, 'she is our only truly canonical Black, female writer--and her work is highly complex.' In On Morrison, Serpell brings her unique experience as both an award-winning writer and professor who teaches a course on Morrison to illuminate her ... experiments with literary form. This is Morrison as you've never encountered her before, a journey through her oeuvre--her fiction and criticism, as well as her lesser-known dramatic works and poetry--with contextual guidance, archival discoveries, and original close readings. At once accessible and uncompromisingly rigorous, On Morrison is a primer not only on how to read one of the most significant American authors of all time, but also on how to read great works of literature in general"--Serpell, Namwali1f2033c4-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677552 "You're probably in a cult. You just don't know it yet. In [this book], cult survivor, military veteran, and ... [the] author of Uncultured ... [investigates] the hidden structures of power and control that shape our lives. Raised in the notorious sex cult the Children of God, Daniella escaped to America as a teenager--only to find herself drawn into another high-control institution: the U.S. Army. Years later, as a Harvard-trained expert in organizational psychology, she began asking a radical question: What if we're all in cults? Blending personal narrative, cultural critique, and deep research, Young ... introduces the cultiness spectrum: a ten-part framework for identifying how coercive group behavior shows up in spaces we trust, from extremist sects to corporate offices, political movements, social media communities, and beyond"--Young, Daniella Mestyanek1f2033c5-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674885 "Channeling the subversive and sharp-eyed voice showcased in her popular column for The Cut, Amil Niazi stylishly interrogates the aspirations of young adulthood, early middle age, motherhood, and life after ambition"--Niazi, Amil1f2033c6-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677235 "Maria Popova illuminates our various instruments of reckoning with the bewilderment of being alive--our telescopes and our treatises, our postulates and our poems--through the intertwined lives, loves, and legacies of visionaries both celebrated and sidelined by history, people born into the margins of their time and place who lived to write the future: Mary Shelley, Walt Whitman, Frederick Douglass, Fanny Wright, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, Marie Tharp, Alfred Wegener, Humphry Davy, Ruth Benedict, and Margaret Mead. Woven throughout their stories are other threads--the first global scientific collaboration, the Irish potato famine, the decoding of the insulin molecule, the invention of the bicycle, how nature creates blue--to make the tapestry of meaning more elaborate yet clearer as the book advances, converging on the ultimate question of what makes life alive and worth living. ... Traversal explores the universe between cells and souls to reveal the world, and our lives, in a ... new light"--Popova, Maria1f2033c7-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2668394 "A keen, ardent celebration of unbridled female ambition in the work of Taylor Swift and Sylvia Plath. In The Slicks, Maggie Nelson positions culture-dominating pop superstar Taylor Swift and feminist cult icon Sylvia Plath as twin hosts of the female urge toward wanting hard, working hard, and pouring forth--and as twinned targets of patriarchy's ancient urge to disparage, trivialize, and discipline creative work by women rooted in autobiography and abundance. A buoyant melding of popular culture and literary criticism, The Slicks is a captivating and unexpected essayistic assessment of two iconic female artists by one of the most revered and influential critics of her generation."--Nelson, Maggie1f2033c8-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682410 "Start enjoying mahjong games with family and friends, at local tournaments, and by hosting your own parties"--Provided by publisher.Jiang, Ruoyi1f2033c9-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669072 "CBT For Dummies is the gold standard guide to the gold standard form of psychotherapy. This proven treatment helps with common emotional problems like anxiety, depression, panic, and social anxiety. It's also the evidence-based treatment of choice for common mental health problems like PTSD, body dysmorphic disorder, OCD and beyond. CBT can also help you develop healthier habits, manage your social media use, and improve your life in all sorts of other ways. With this book, you get a comprehensive look at practicing CBT on your own or using CBT with your care providers. Work through exercises to identify thinking patterns that are getting in your way, then learn practical techniques for changing them. In classic Dummies fashion, CBT For Dummies offers easy-to-follow guidance and information anyone can understand"--Willson, Rob1f2033ca-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675865 "A bold retelling of the 1960s civil rights struggle through its work against police violence--and a prehistory of both the Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter movements that emerged half a century later."--Provided by publisher.Davis, Joshua Clark1f2033cb-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673248 "Everything you need to know about AI in six essential ideas"-- Provided by publisher.Walsh, Toby1f2033cc-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677584 "Have you ever seen a fashion piece that made you stop in your tracks? Get ready to be wowed by the magnificent wearables by innovative crochet artist and founder of CrochetHighway, Ana-Maria Babanica. Ana-Maria uses the interlocking crochet technique to create a stunning, durable, double-sided fabric--so each piece can be turned inside out for two completely different looks. With vibrant colors peeking through the interlocking stitches, this brilliant method will add a spectacular twist to your handmade collection. Ana-Maria has packed this pattern book full of variety with 7 mini collections, each featuring one statement sweater and one or two matching accessories, such as a hooded cowl, scarf or beanie. All sweaters are size-inclusive with sizes XS to 5X. At the beginning of each collection, Ana-Maria walks you step by step through making a gauge swatch. Use the written instructions and detailed photo tutorial to master that chapter's unique stitch pattern before diving into the actual projects. These stunning patterns are ideal for intermediate and advanced crocheters who have a foundational knowledge of basic crochet techniques and are looking for an exciting challenge that will make them stand out in the crowd. Stitch by stitch, watch the magic unfold as you create your most beautiful handmade garments yet."--Babanica, Ana-Maria1f2033cd-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675389 "In A High Price for Freedom, house author and director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Publishing Project, Clyde Ford surfaces the voices of those buried in the African American past to tell the stories of critical moments in the Black Freedom Struggle, challenging what readers think they know about Black history"-- Provided by publisher.Ford, Clyde W.1f2033ce-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682616 "In today's rapidly evolving world, the education model that best serves young learners must prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the future. This is where project-based learning (PBL) steps in to revolutionize education. This book is a comprehensive guide that explores the transformative power of project-based learning with a focus on early childhood years, homeschools, micro-schools, and other alternative learning spaces. The book features a collection of expert-designed and teacher-tested PBL activities and lesson plans along with guidance on implementation and background. Martinez provides an educator's perspective to help readers understand what each activity is meant to nurture in a child's development, as well as tips for variation based on age, the size of the group or class, and tips for pivoting to new ideas or building on successful activities. It provides readers with actionable strategies to create a more engaging, learner-centered, and future-ready educational experience through the PBL methodology. It will leave readers feeling educated, empowered, and equipped to dive into PBL in any learning setting"--Martinez, Mikaela1f2033cf-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677233 "Jason G. Green was raised on fellowship--literally. Fellowship Lane served as a spiritual metaphor throughout his coming of age. A precocious preacher's kid, Green felt a call to the ministry but ultimately devoted himself to public service. After working on Barack Obama's presidential campaign, the young attorney spent four and a half years serving in the White House as special assistant to President Obama. However, Green's government career was cut short by a devastating call. It seemed his beloved ninety-five-year-old grandmother was on her deathbed. At her side, he listened in disbelief while she detailed her life story dating back to her 1918 birth in Quince Orchard, a town that once stood where they now sat, erased by the vestiges of time. How could he have never known the legacy of this robust community that he'd descended from? How could its entire existence have vanished from history but for the memory of a few elders? Green's historical research uncovered a surprising trove of tales about his newly freed ancestors who built an African American house of worship, and whose progeny, on the eve of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, made the brave decision to create an integrated church. Quince Orchard's lost story is part of what Green calls the texture in the American fabric: the moral leadership of the Black church, the longstanding resilience of the Black community, and the transformative love of the Black family. Fueled by a new understanding of his own roots, Green traces his paternal family through a century of life in a single place. Seeking answers to deeply personal, contemporary questions about belonging, he finds that and more truths from the compassionate, communal-led lives of his forebearers." --Green, Jason G.1f2033d0-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675879 "A gripping new approach to the Nuremberg Trial, told through the stories of the many great writers who came to witness it."--Provided by publisher.Neumahr, Uwe1f2033d1-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670279 "This is the remarkable story of Oskar Stoessel, a gifted Austrian portraitist who arrived in America as a penniless refugee--and soon found himself painting icons such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Supreme Court Justices, and the first director of the National Gallery of Art. Thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and richly illustrated, this definitive biography brings a forgotten master back into the spotlight."--Garner, Bryan A.1f2033d2-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674892 "For over two decades, Paul Burrell was a silent witness to the making of history - first as footman to Queen Elizabeth II, then as butler to King Charles III (then Prince of Wales), and, most famously, as a confidante of the late Princess Diana. Now, with a unique perspective shaped by time and change, he's ready to share his own story alongside theirs"--Burrell, Paul1f2033d3-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669101 "Microsoft PowerBI For Dummies gives you the foundation you need to use this powerful software platform to manage your data and gather insight for making better decisions. With PowerBI, you can visualize, model, and interpret large datasets, quickly revealing insights that once took weeks to dig out. This book takes you through the basics of getting your data ready, preparing your analysis, and creating reports. Then, you'll dig into more advanced features using DAX--the PowerBI programming language--even if you have no prior programming experience. This edition covers the latest updates to the software, including AI integration, enhanced customization, and improved real-time collaboration tools. "--Provided by publisher.Hyman, Jack A.1f2033d4-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682435 "In chess, the first few moves are critical. Chess Openings For Dummies explains why, and it teaches you how to use various openings to control the center, build a strong position, and keep your king safe. You'll discover dozens of the most popular openings, and you'll find out when to use them, so you'll be equipped with plenty of options for turning your next game to your advantage. This fun-to-read book also updates you on chess sites and resources that will help you with your game. Set yourself up for chess success--call it the Dummies Gambit."--Provided by publisher.Eade, James1f2033d5-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2666160 "Discover North Africa's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from entering the medieval time capsule that is the Fez Medina; to making the trek to Dakhla, one of the spectacular beach towns in Morocco's far south, and visiting the mysterious rock art at remote Jabbaren in Algeria's Sahara."--Maxwell, Virginia1f2033d6-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675867 "A powerful critique of the racial myths that shape our world. Drawing on a rich tapestry of historical analysis, literary criticism, and cultural theory, Hazel V. Carby interrogates our racial fictions, which have been constructed, maintained, and weaponized across centuries to justify systems of domination and exploitation. Traversing temporalities and global boundaries, Racial Fictions reveals the inter-connectedness of America's domestic racial struggles and international colonial ambitions. Carby challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the persistence of white supremacy, the violence embedded in historical memory, and the silencing of marginalized voices. The result is a profound exploration of the intricate and enduring legacies of race, imperialism, and violence in the formation of modern identities and nation-states."--Carby, Hazel V.1f2033d7-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2680718 "From her early advocacy for voluntary national standards in the 1980s to her tenure as Assistant Secretary of Education under Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Diane Ravitch was an advocate the policies in the style of No Child Left Behind-high-stakes testing, school choice, privatization, and charter schools. Then, as she writes in this memoir, "I looked at what happened when they were put into practice, and I realized how wrong I was." By 2010, with the publication of The Death and Life of the Great American School System, she had repudiated her earlier beliefs, arguing instead for holistic education, stronger social welfare for pregnant women, and rebuking the wave of charter schools, privatization, and union busting that had hollowed out the public school system. "To use current parlance," she writes, "I went from being a staunch conservative to being woke." In this memoir of her life's work as a historian and policy advocate, Ravitch traces her ideological evolution. From championing evidence-based curriculum and instruction, notably the Core Knowledge movement and the Common Core initiative, to her leftward turn, arguing for stronger collective bargaining for teachers and more investment in public schools. In this book, she explains her journey-from her childhood in Houston to her education at Columbia to her stints in government in the Department of Education and the National Assessment Governing Board. Through candid reflections on decades of research on education outcomes, Ravitch makes the case for becoming, as she calls herself, "an activist on behalf of public schools.""--Ravitch, Diane1f2033d8-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2667691 "In his first book, award-winning investigative journalist Brian Barth takes us on an immersive journey deep into Silicon Valley's homeless encampments, challenging everything we thought we knew about our unhoused neighbors."--Barth, Brian (Journalist)1f2033d9-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671633 "Wild Things is a book about loss and about the radical clarity that comes when everything falls away."--Provided by publisher.Wansbrough, Barbara1f2033da-1987-11f1-a310-0a39ee06db20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:05:55 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674885 "Channeling the subversive and sharp-eyed voice showcased in her popular column for The Cut, Amil Niazi stylishly interrogates the aspirations of young adulthood, early middle age, motherhood, and life after ambition"--Niazi, Amil37049310-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2668394 "A keen, ardent celebration of unbridled female ambition in the work of Taylor Swift and Sylvia Plath. In The Slicks, Maggie Nelson positions culture-dominating pop superstar Taylor Swift and feminist cult icon Sylvia Plath as twin hosts of the female urge toward wanting hard, working hard, and pouring forth--and as twinned targets of patriarchy's ancient urge to disparage, trivialize, and discipline creative work by women rooted in autobiography and abundance. A buoyant melding of popular culture and literary criticism, The Slicks is a captivating and unexpected essayistic assessment of two iconic female artists by one of the most revered and influential critics of her generation."--Nelson, Maggie37049311-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682410 "Start enjoying mahjong games with family and friends, at local tournaments, and by hosting your own parties"--Provided by publisher.Jiang, Ruoyi37049312-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682386 "Featuring four weekly meal plans and 80 delicious recipes, The 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan & Cookbook is the ultimate onboarding guide to the healthy-boosting, longevity-promoting Mediterranean diet"-- Provided by publisher.Zozos, Alexandria37049313-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669072 "CBT For Dummies is the gold standard guide to the gold standard form of psychotherapy. This proven treatment helps with common emotional problems like anxiety, depression, panic, and social anxiety. It's also the evidence-based treatment of choice for common mental health problems like PTSD, body dysmorphic disorder, OCD and beyond. CBT can also help you develop healthier habits, manage your social media use, and improve your life in all sorts of other ways. With this book, you get a comprehensive look at practicing CBT on your own or using CBT with your care providers. Work through exercises to identify thinking patterns that are getting in your way, then learn practical techniques for changing them. In classic Dummies fashion, CBT For Dummies offers easy-to-follow guidance and information anyone can understand"--Willson, Rob37049314-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682419 Step-by-step guidance on the latest version of the popular cloud accounting app QuickBooks Online For Dummies, 2026 Edition helps you save time and money. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through the basic setup of the online accounting software. Plus, this resource provides detailed guidance on key features, so you know how to navigate your financial data with ease. With QuickBooks Online For Dummies, 2026 Edition, you'll discover how to use any device to: view and update records, create invoices, record sales, pay bills, manage inventory, print checks, process payroll, prepare tax returns, balance accounts, generate financial reports, and beyond. Best of all? Everything's backed up in the cloud, so you'll get the peace of mind that comes with secure data. Use this Dummies guide to get up and running with QuickBooks Online. Inside: Make the switch to QuickBooks Online, or set up your business finances from scratch Get easy-to-follow instructions for accessing your data remotely and saving time with automated features Understand the new interface and the latest features, including Project Center and AI integration Stay on top of your budget, your taxes, and your reporting requirements QuickBooks Online is easy to use for any type of business, and QuickBooks Online For Dummies makes it even easier.Ringstrom, David H.37049315-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677233 "Jason G. Green was raised on fellowship--literally. Fellowship Lane served as a spiritual metaphor throughout his coming of age. A precocious preacher's kid, Green felt a call to the ministry but ultimately devoted himself to public service. After working on Barack Obama's presidential campaign, the young attorney spent four and a half years serving in the White House as special assistant to President Obama. However, Green's government career was cut short by a devastating call. It seemed his beloved ninety-five-year-old grandmother was on her deathbed. At her side, he listened in disbelief while she detailed her life story dating back to her 1918 birth in Quince Orchard, a town that once stood where they now sat, erased by the vestiges of time. How could he have never known the legacy of this robust community that he'd descended from? How could its entire existence have vanished from history but for the memory of a few elders? Green's historical research uncovered a surprising trove of tales about his newly freed ancestors who built an African American house of worship, and whose progeny, on the eve of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, made the brave decision to create an integrated church. Quince Orchard's lost story is part of what Green calls the texture in the American fabric: the moral leadership of the Black church, the longstanding resilience of the Black community, and the transformative love of the Black family. Fueled by a new understanding of his own roots, Green traces his paternal family through a century of life in a single place. Seeking answers to deeply personal, contemporary questions about belonging, he finds that and more truths from the compassionate, communal-led lives of his forebearers." --Green, Jason G.37049316-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682064 "In Living with the Qurʼan, Sunday Times bestselling author Aliyah Umm Raiyaan invites you to embark upon a beautiful and interactive year-long journey with the Perfect Words of Allah. Through each of its chapters -- one for every week of the year -- you will discover a four-step process to : Contemplate the meanings of verses of the Qur'an through tafseer, personal stories, and spiritual reflections ; Answer and journal a powerful question to create a shift in your soul ; Take three simple actions throughout the week to tangibly apply the verses ; Fall in love with The Author, Allah 'azza wa jal. Practical, personal and deeply intimate, Living with the Qur'an is for anyone wanting to cultivate a life-long close relationship with the Book of Allah. Through contemplation and personal application, experience the Qur'an as a personal guide specifically for you. May it be your constant companion throughout the journey of your life."--Umm Raiyaan, Aliyah37049317-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674892 "For over two decades, Paul Burrell was a silent witness to the making of history - first as footman to Queen Elizabeth II, then as butler to King Charles III (then Prince of Wales), and, most famously, as a confidante of the late Princess Diana. Now, with a unique perspective shaped by time and change, he's ready to share his own story alongside theirs"--Burrell, Paul37049318-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670279 "This is the remarkable story of Oskar Stoessel, a gifted Austrian portraitist who arrived in America as a penniless refugee--and soon found himself painting icons such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Supreme Court Justices, and the first director of the National Gallery of Art. Thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and richly illustrated, this definitive biography brings a forgotten master back into the spotlight."--Garner, Bryan A.37049319-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675869 "An essential anthology of beloved classics, hidden treasures and standout contemporary examples of this ever-vital and enthralling verse form."--Provided by publisher.NO AUTHOR3704931a-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682360 An easy-to-read and authoritative collection of strategies, tools, and resources for new and experienced options traders In the newly revised fifth edition of Options Trading For Dummies, experienced finance writer, investor, and money manager, Joe Duarte, walks you through practical and actionable strategies for traders seeking to boost their income while keeping risk in check. The book explains the most common kinds of options contracts and helps you select the options most suited to your financial situation, capabilities, and goals. It also shows you exactly how to deploy options contracts to help reduce the risk associated with your trades. This plain-English resource for both beginning and advanced traders demystifies the world of options contracts and how to trade them. You'll learn about index, equity, and ETF options, as well as how to incorporate technical analysis to create a solid trading strategy. You'll also find: Up-to-date info about covered calls, butterfly positions, and other return-enhancing techniques Strategies to protect your assets and avoid common mistakes and pitfalls experienced by many first-time traders Accessible explanations of the risk-reward structure of options trading An exciting and easy-to-read resource for investors and traders at any skill level, Options Trading For Dummies is an insightful, comprehensive toolkit for anyone interested in using trading as a source of income.Duarte, Joe3704931b-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682396 "An easy, hands-on guide to training your dog. Interested in learning about the best, most effective training methods for dogs of all ages, personalities, and breeds? In Dog Training for Dummies, a team of veteran dog trainers and dog training educators walks you through a comprehensive collection of commands, techniques, and breed-specific strategies for modifying and managing your dog's behaviors. You'll learn how to housetrain your dog, create a happy home and environment for your pet, and solve the most common dog behavior problems"--Zeigenfuse, Mary Ann Rombold3704931c-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682435 "In chess, the first few moves are critical. Chess Openings For Dummies explains why, and it teaches you how to use various openings to control the center, build a strong position, and keep your king safe. You'll discover dozens of the most popular openings, and you'll find out when to use them, so you'll be equipped with plenty of options for turning your next game to your advantage. This fun-to-read book also updates you on chess sites and resources that will help you with your game. Set yourself up for chess success--call it the Dummies Gambit."--Provided by publisher.Eade, James3704931d-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682378 "Your blood sugar is not your fault. Type 2 and prediabetes are not caused by body fat, laziness, lack of willpower or inadequate effort. Rather, they are complex and influenced by the chronic wear and tear of living in our toxified, high-stress, and low-nourishment modern world. In The Yates Protocol, Dr. Beverly Yates shares compassionate, practical advice for approaching nutrition, meal timing, sleep, stress, exercise, and strength training to reverse diabetes once and for all. Unlike typical diabetes care approaches, the Yates Protocol doesn't eliminate any food groups and focuses more on what to include, not exclude, to help you find which foods are best for your body. Repair doesn't require restriction, like many doctors and "experts" imply. It requires nourishment. Dr. Yates also offers tools such as a daily eating rhythm and optional intermittent fasting to enhance blood sugar control, improve cravings, and boost energy. Advocating for self-care, setting boundaries, and ultimately reducing stress, she focuses on exercising smarter, not harder. She'll help you test for success and heal as fast as possible with proven GCM and glucometer strategies. Filled with real patient success stories and delicious recipes to help you stay on track, The Yates Protocol provides everything you need to heal for good. It's time to throw out the shame-and-blame model and start on the path to reversing your diabetes today"-- Provided by publisher.Yates, Beverly3704931e-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671633 "Wild Things is a book about loss and about the radical clarity that comes when everything falls away."--Provided by publisher.Wansbrough, Barbara3704931f-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673243 Explores how logic and reasoning relate to philosophy, science, and everday life through basic concepts including syllogisms, categorical and conditional staments, and logical reasoning.Zegarelli, Mark37049320-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2680718 "From her early advocacy for voluntary national standards in the 1980s to her tenure as Assistant Secretary of Education under Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Diane Ravitch was an advocate the policies in the style of No Child Left Behind-high-stakes testing, school choice, privatization, and charter schools. Then, as she writes in this memoir, "I looked at what happened when they were put into practice, and I realized how wrong I was." By 2010, with the publication of The Death and Life of the Great American School System, she had repudiated her earlier beliefs, arguing instead for holistic education, stronger social welfare for pregnant women, and rebuking the wave of charter schools, privatization, and union busting that had hollowed out the public school system. "To use current parlance," she writes, "I went from being a staunch conservative to being woke." In this memoir of her life's work as a historian and policy advocate, Ravitch traces her ideological evolution. From championing evidence-based curriculum and instruction, notably the Core Knowledge movement and the Common Core initiative, to her leftward turn, arguing for stronger collective bargaining for teachers and more investment in public schools. In this book, she explains her journey-from her childhood in Houston to her education at Columbia to her stints in government in the Department of Education and the National Assessment Governing Board. Through candid reflections on decades of research on education outcomes, Ravitch makes the case for becoming, as she calls herself, "an activist on behalf of public schools.""--Ravitch, Diane37049321-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2667691 "In his first book, award-winning investigative journalist Brian Barth takes us on an immersive journey deep into Silicon Valley's homeless encampments, challenging everything we thought we knew about our unhoused neighbors."--Barth, Brian (Journalist)37049322-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675867 "A powerful critique of the racial myths that shape our world. Drawing on a rich tapestry of historical analysis, literary criticism, and cultural theory, Hazel V. Carby interrogates our racial fictions, which have been constructed, maintained, and weaponized across centuries to justify systems of domination and exploitation. Traversing temporalities and global boundaries, Racial Fictions reveals the inter-connectedness of America's domestic racial struggles and international colonial ambitions. Carby challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the persistence of white supremacy, the violence embedded in historical memory, and the silencing of marginalized voices. The result is a profound exploration of the intricate and enduring legacies of race, imperialism, and violence in the formation of modern identities and nation-states."--Carby, Hazel V.37049323-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670532 "When German soldiers invaded Poland in September 1939, it began a six year journey for then-ten-year-old Renee Salt and her mother Sala. Until their liberation in 1945, Renee and Sala were imprisoned in ghettos and concentration camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen. The only light in the darkness and brutality for Renee was the unwavering grasp of her mother's hand in hers -- enduring, against all odds. It was this unbreakable bond, along with a few miracles, that kept Renee alive. Sala's staggering courage to defy the will of SS guards saved both her and her daughter from the gas chambers, and the pair survived the deadliest days in Auschwitz's history. After suffering the nightmarish conditions at Bergen-Belsen, Renee and her mother were liberated in April 1945 -- but Sala died soon after they were saved. To this day, Renee attributes her survival to the love and bravery of her beloved mother."--Salt, Renee37049324-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2658975 "Coop. Say the name to a Lakers fan and after a guaranteed smile, a list of superlatives is sure to follow. The GOAT of NBA perimeter defenders ime NBA champion. The quintessential glue guy. The graceful and thunderous finisher on a patented "Coop-A-Loop" alley-oop from teammate Magic Johnson. But more than anything when describing Michael Cooper, the conclusion is a player who was the ultimate teammate and winner, always willing to sacrifice for the greater good to make sure Showtime was the biggest hit on the hardwood. In COOP: The Making of a Showtime Lakers Legend, take a journey with newly minted Hall of Famer Michael Cooper back to the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles in the 1980s when Magic, Kareem, Big Game James, and Coop made the Forum the epicenter of the NBA and Hollywood nights alike, and put together one of the most dominant runs in the history of the sport. Yet while the Showtime Lakers made the fun, sun, and their epic run look easy, this conversational, candid, and joyous memoir delves deep into the hard work it took to get to the top, and the unbreakable bond they formed along the way."--Cooper, Michael J.37049325-1a50-11f1-8d9e-0a39ee06db20Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:05:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677158 "Leaving Home is a portrait of the artist both as a child and as an adult. His parents were not really cut out for the job of having children. ... This is a book about being different and seeing the world differently. It's about being a cartoonist and a care assistant. It's about family. It's about knickerbocker glories and heart surgery, about papier mâché and mental breakdown and great white sharks. It's about how art, in all its varied forms, provides a way of understanding and coming to terms with the mess of human life. It's ... illustrated throughout with images from the author's childhood, some of them altered in unforgiveable ways"--Haddon, Markbadbf1e0-1b10-11f1-8b04-0a39ee06db20Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:03:29 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673303 "NPR investigative journalist and the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, Cheryl W. Thompson explores the stories of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen - the Black pilots who fought for America in WWII - who went missing in combat, the lives they lived, the reasons their planes went down, why the remains of all but two were never found, and the impact their disappearances had on their families and communities"--Thompson, Cheryl W.badbf1e1-1b10-11f1-8b04-0a39ee06db20Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:03:29 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677251 "A psychiatrist who has dedicated her life to treating global survivors of unspeakable horrors shares the three keys to resilience that we can use to weather stress, loss, and trauma in our own lives"--Song, Suzan J.badbf1e2-1b10-11f1-8b04-0a39ee06db20Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:03:29 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673240 "An energetic and impassioned work of popular science about scientists who have had to fight for their revolutionary ideas to be accepted--from Darwin to Pasteur to modern day Nobel Prize winners" --Kaplan, Matt2916ab44-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675593 "Develop a healthier, happier relationship with food through over 80 nourishing recipes with zero intimidation factor from dietitian, nutrition expert, and TikTok sensation stephgrassodietitian"--Provided by publisher.Grasso, Steph2916ab45-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678836 "In the 1890s, the bicycle became a sensation that impacted the whole of society. People flocked to races while Progressive Era reformers boosted bicycle-related benefits that ranged from fitness to women's rights. As American industry exported two-wheelers around the globe, Chicago and Illinois emerged as a center of bicycle manufacturing. Tracking the bicycle's up-and-down popularity, Christopher Sweet shows how the bicycle's varying fortunes affected the industry and the thousands of Illinoisians laboring for iconic brands like Schwinn and Western Wheel Works. He also details forgotten history such as the bicycle's many associations with the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, national and international interest in Illinois bicycle races, and the role of the Illinois bicycle industry in the rise and fall of Midwest manufacturing. An engaging blend of social and business history, A History of Bicycling in Illinois rediscovers the people, companies, and events that made Chicago and Illinois synonymous with the bicycle"--Sweet, Christopher2916ab46-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2672107 A travel guide that explore safari opportunities in various African nations.NO AUTHOR2916ab47-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682067 "This fascinating history of cartography includes more than 300 maps, from the ancient world to the present day. Combining stunning reproductions with clear annotations and pull-out details, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest examples ever created. Delve into Maps, Annotated and find out how the Polynesians used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a meridian is, and where dragons were said to lurk. Discover ancient Chinese star maps, decipher medieval Mappa Mundi, and find out how the world is split into time zones. Organized chronologically, the book features maps from all over the world, explaining key elements such as compasses, scales, symbols, and geographic features. Each map is also set in historical context, making Maps, Annotated a complete overview of the history of cartography. From Babylonian world maps to the Aztec map of Tenochtitlná and the Gaia map of the Milky Way, immerse yourself in the most intriguing maps ever created. Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, Maps, Annotated is a must for all armchair explorers.NO AUTHOR2916ab48-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682047 "Experience 100 of the most sought-after train rides around the world"-- Provided by publisher.Potter, Everett2916ab49-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682069 1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Local author Ian Anderson guides you on an epic journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip . Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire three-week route or follow suggestions for shorter regional getaways in Washington, Oregon, and California Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best beaches, views, seafood restaurants, and more, you'll cruise by sky-scraping redwoods, misty rainforests, and the black sands of the Lost Coast. Slurp fresh-caught oysters, order up authentic street tacos, or kick back with a craft beer. Hike among the tallest trees on Earth, go whale-watching, tour Seattle's underground old city, and winery-hop in scenic Santa Barbara Maps and driving tools: 44 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Local expertise: Californian Ian Anderson shares his love of the open road Planning your trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for seniors, travelers with disabilities, and road trippers with kids With Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip 's practical tips and detailed itineraries, you're ready to hit the road. Looking for other scenic road trips in America? Try The Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA . About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Anderson, Ian2916ab4a-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682081 "From day one setting up your Apple smartphone to utilizing it for everyday purposes, iPhone For Dummies breaks down the latest happenings with your device. Experienced Apple expert and tech educator Guy Hart-Davis walks you through how to make phone and FaceTime calls; send texts, messages, and emails; get online; and browse the web. Once connected, you can use your device for work or for play. Whether you need to create documents and edit spreadsheets, shoot video or take photos, or simply enjoy social networking an settg games, your Apple smartphone has you covered. Learn how to exploit the power of Apple Intelligence and customize your phone's settings to suit your work, life, and accessibility needs. You can also discover how to adjust your phone's privacy settings, app permissions, and security settings so you can better protect your info and data. Then, test out the new Liquid Glass interface, transfer data from your old phone (Apple or Android) to a new one, and make the most of the capabilities and features added by the latest iPhone models."--Provided by publisher. phone is protected. Connect the new iPhone models to your other devices, sync your data from your previous phone, and learn about the new stuff you can do with updated hardware on the latest models. This beginner-friendly book makes it easy to become an iPhone power user"--Hart-Davis, Guy2916ab4b-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682057 "Conversational Japanese is designed to prepare you for every situation you are likely to encounter when visiting Japan for travel or work. Author Anne Kaneko has five decades of experience as a translator, writer and businesswoman and her book is unique in presenting real-life communication advice--now completely revised and expanded for the digital age! Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and dialogue providing words and phrases you actually need to manage a range of daily tasks--from meeting people to shopping, getting around, sightseeing, visiting clients or booking a restaurant panese phrases are simple and clear, presented in romanized form for easy pronunciation as well as Japanese script. Hundreds of example sentences and over 50 detailed cultural notes on Japanese customs and etiquette make this the most complete and authentic Japanese language guide available!"--Kaneko, Anne2916ab4c-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682073 Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Canada, written by Canada experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey. Inside this Canada travel book, you'll find: Regional deep dive - in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviews Itinerary samples - tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel styles Practical information - essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsibly Expert recommendations - insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activities Seasonal tips - when to go to Canada, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip Must-see pick - unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - Vancouver, Dawson City, polar bears in Churchill, whale-watching, Jasper, Niagara Falls, Ottawa's Canadian War Musem, snowboarding in Whistler, Lunenburg, Western Brook pond, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland folk music, the Laurentians, Pacific Rim National Park Easy-to-use maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment Cultural insights - engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of Canada Language essentials - English and French phrases and vocabulary to help you connect with locals Inspiring travel photography - stunning full-color images capturing the essence of Canada, and fueling your wanderlust Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience Coverage includes: Toronto, Ontario, Montréal, Québec, the Maritime Provinces, Newfoundland, Labrador, the Prairie Provinces, Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, British Columbia's interior Travel smart and experience Canada with confidence. Let this guide to Canada be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure.NO AUTHOR2916ab4d-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684721 Introduces history, culture, and political aspects of 5 countries: Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Cuba.Chŏn, Chu-ram2916ab4e-1ca3-11f1-8dbd-0a39ee06db20Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:11 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675041 "A look at the relationship between parent and child anxiety, with actionable strategies to help parents break the cycle-from a clinical psychologist"-- Provided by publisher.Elkins, Meredith6e20011c-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677336 "AI is nothing to be afraid of. After all, AI is merely software. It's great at some things and (at least right now) terrible at others. But for workers who take time to experiment with AI and develop expertise, AI will make them more productive and more creative, saving them time, giving them job security, and boosting their income. In How to AI, Wall Street Journal columnist Christopher Mims introduces readers to people just like them who are at the forefront of using AI in the world of work. Imagine a freelance lawyer who suddenly has a whip-smart assistant to help her nail every deposition. Or a mom-and-pop contractor whose new software tool is automating construction bids that used to eat up hundreds of hours. But even as half a billion people around the world have leapt at the chance to use ChatGPT and other tools, millions of us have stayed on the sidelines. Are you one of them? Maybe you feel you should be using AI tools, but you don't know where to begin. Or maybe you love AI but find yourself struggling to get your co-workers or employees on board."--Provided by publisher.Mims, Christopher6e20011d-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678836 "In the 1890s, the bicycle became a sensation that impacted the whole of society. People flocked to races while Progressive Era reformers boosted bicycle-related benefits that ranged from fitness to women's rights. As American industry exported two-wheelers around the globe, Chicago and Illinois emerged as a center of bicycle manufacturing. Tracking the bicycle's up-and-down popularity, Christopher Sweet shows how the bicycle's varying fortunes affected the industry and the thousands of Illinoisians laboring for iconic brands like Schwinn and Western Wheel Works. He also details forgotten history such as the bicycle's many associations with the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, national and international interest in Illinois bicycle races, and the role of the Illinois bicycle industry in the rise and fall of Midwest manufacturing. An engaging blend of social and business history, A History of Bicycling in Illinois rediscovers the people, companies, and events that made Chicago and Illinois synonymous with the bicycle"--Sweet, Christopher6e20011e-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682384 "A new and expanded edition of Peter Allison's hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: "Only food runs!" With biting wit and tales of outrageous adventure, Peter Allison gives us a safari guide's first-hand account of working in the African bush"--Allison, Peter6e20011f-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678698 "American Carnage follows eleven federal workers, in eight government agencies, from the time they were told they were fired in the early weeks of Donald Trump's second presidential administration through to the summer of 2025. With Trump having empowered the world's richest man, Elon Musk, and his Department of Government Efficiency, to make dramatic cuts to many of the country's most important agencies, what unfolded in these months was a cascading tragedy of historic proportions. Their stories, which show a country in a profound moment of crisis and dislocation, are America's stories. What happened to them -- the bullying, the intimidation, the deliberate removal of financial stability -- also happened to hundreds of thousands of other employees. A fierce reckoning with the intimate and far-reaching effects of these layoffs, both on the individuals who lost their jobs and on the millions of Americans who found their access to basic government services curtailed, American Carnage is the first book-length account of how these cuts dulled and denuded our city on the hill, leaving a morally impoverished landscape in their wake."--Abramsky, Sasha6e200120-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671615 "From TikTok star and author of I Hope You Remember--which John St. Amos called a "gift to the world"--Josie Balka comes this evocative collection of over eighty poems about the different types of love."--Provided by publisher.Balka, Josie6e200121-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2672107 A travel guide that explore safari opportunities in various African nations.NO AUTHOR6e200122-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682789 "Drawing from his extensive experience as a physician, Dr. Marc Siegel explores the profound and often mysterious intersection between faith and medicine. He shares riveting stories of patients who have experienced remarkable recoveries, challenging the boundaries of medical science. These narratives highlight not only the resilience of the human body, but also the inexplicable moments when intuition and foresight play a crucial role in healing"--Siegel, Marc6e200123-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682081 "From day one setting up your Apple smartphone to utilizing it for everyday purposes, iPhone For Dummies breaks down the latest happenings with your device. Experienced Apple expert and tech educator Guy Hart-Davis walks you through how to make phone and FaceTime calls; send texts, messages, and emails; get online; and browse the web. Once connected, you can use your device for work or for play. Whether you need to create documents and edit spreadsheets, shoot video or take photos, or simply enjoy social networking an settg games, your Apple smartphone has you covered. Learn how to exploit the power of Apple Intelligence and customize your phone's settings to suit your work, life, and accessibility needs. You can also discover how to adjust your phone's privacy settings, app permissions, and security settings so you can better protect your info and data. Then, test out the new Liquid Glass interface, transfer data from your old phone (Apple or Android) to a new one, and make the most of the capabilities and features added by the latest iPhone models."--Provided by publisher. phone is protected. Connect the new iPhone models to your other devices, sync your data from your previous phone, and learn about the new stuff you can do with updated hardware on the latest models. This beginner-friendly book makes it easy to become an iPhone power user"--Hart-Davis, Guy6e200124-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682079 "A sweeping global history of Islam, tracing the 1,400-year evolution of a diverse community of faith and its place in the modern world"--McDougall, James6e200125-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675009 "Get Honest about Your Relationship with Alcohol. Sharing a drink with friends or a glass of wine at dinner can be a nice way to enjoy God's good gifts. But what if these casual enjoyments turn into unhealthy habits? For many, drinking can easily become a dysfunctional coping mechanism or a dependency that's difficult to break. In Freely Sober, Ericka Andersen invites Christian women to reconsider their relationship with alcohol from a posture of honesty, curiosity, and self-compassion, offering empowering knowledge and trusted recovery principles for those curious about sobriety or seeking a way out of a habitual or destructive relationship with alcohol. Andersen vulnerably shares her own story of sobriety, reflecting on how her private drinking habits began impacting her faith and life. Through her honest account, she opens the door for sober curious women of faith to explore their drinking patterns and see clearly to choose what's best for them. Freely Sober features practical tools for growth: Includes reflection questions, action steps, and assessments designed to help readers see alcohol more clearly; faith-based guidance: Invites readers to draw closer to God in their sobriety journeys, leaning on the Holy Spirit and a supportive community for encouragement and accountability; accessible for a variety of stages: Great for those who are sober curious, questioning their habits, or who want to dig deeper into how alcohol affects their life and faith. Freely Sober charts a pathway to new habits, healing, and spiritual renewal through God's abundant grace for those looking for change. Whether you're struggling yourself with grey area drinking, are looking to support a friend or family member, or are a ministry leader looking for resources, Freely Sober offers wisdom and guidance for a way forward to freedom"--Andersen, Ericka6e200126-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682067 "This fascinating history of cartography includes more than 300 maps, from the ancient world to the present day. Combining stunning reproductions with clear annotations and pull-out details, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest examples ever created. Delve into Maps, Annotated and find out how the Polynesians used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a meridian is, and where dragons were said to lurk. Discover ancient Chinese star maps, decipher medieval Mappa Mundi, and find out how the world is split into time zones. Organized chronologically, the book features maps from all over the world, explaining key elements such as compasses, scales, symbols, and geographic features. Each map is also set in historical context, making Maps, Annotated a complete overview of the history of cartography. From Babylonian world maps to the Aztec map of Tenochtitlná and the Gaia map of the Milky Way, immerse yourself in the most intriguing maps ever created. Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, Maps, Annotated is a must for all armchair explorers.NO AUTHOR6e200127-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682069 1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Local author Ian Anderson guides you on an epic journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip . Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire three-week route or follow suggestions for shorter regional getaways in Washington, Oregon, and California Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best beaches, views, seafood restaurants, and more, you'll cruise by sky-scraping redwoods, misty rainforests, and the black sands of the Lost Coast. Slurp fresh-caught oysters, order up authentic street tacos, or kick back with a craft beer. Hike among the tallest trees on Earth, go whale-watching, tour Seattle's underground old city, and winery-hop in scenic Santa Barbara Maps and driving tools: 44 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Local expertise: Californian Ian Anderson shares his love of the open road Planning your trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for seniors, travelers with disabilities, and road trippers with kids With Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip 's practical tips and detailed itineraries, you're ready to hit the road. Looking for other scenic road trips in America? Try The Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA . About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Anderson, Ian6e200128-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682047 "Experience 100 of the most sought-after train rides around the world"-- Provided by publisher.Potter, Everett6e200129-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679793 "The first ever comprehensive history in English of China's Warring States period, an era that saw epic battles, the birth of profound philosophies, groundbreaking innovations, and shaped much of East Asian culture as we know it today. In 481 BCE, ancient China was on the cusp of one of the most profound revolutions any society has ever undergone, one that would set the course of world history for the following two millennia and a half. The ruling order that had been set up by the Zhou kings almost six centuries before was disintegrating. While the Zhou realm was populous, wealthy, and blessed with a sophisticated and already ancient culture, the basic institutions that structured social and spiritual life were in radical decay. The world was literally falling apart. The following two-hundred and sixty years saw the largest civilization on earth reinvent and recreate itself. Through war, diplomacy, debate, commerce, philosophy, literature, science, and artistic expression, the people of the Warring States gave birth to a radically new social order. The era saw the emergence of Confucianism and Daoism, the composition of seminal texts such as The Art of War by Master Sun and the Book of Changes, and the codification of Chinese script into its current form. It also saw the initial building of the Great Wall and the canal system that would become the Grand Canal, as well as the invention of the crossbow - -which would not be invented in Europe for another 1,500 years -- and the origin of acupuncture and feng shui. This dynamic period coincided with the lives of global figures such as the Buddha, Socrates, and the prophet Ezra, beginning during Confucius's lifetime and culminating with the reign of the First Emperor, whose tomb is famously guarded by the terra cotta soldiers. The Persian Wars and the conquests of Alexander the Great are well known to people in Europe and America ; however, far fewer English-language books have attempted to cover this same and equally important period in East Asia. To Rule All under Heaven corrects this imbalance by recounting a detailed history that is replete with dramatic stories and characters. The result is a thorough and entertaining account of one of the most fertile and significant periods in world history."--Meyer, Andrew Seth6e20012a-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682068 "Modern Greek For Dummies teaches you everything you need to start speaking Greek. This friendly guide provides clear explanations of grammar and authentic phrases and dialogues, so you can start communicating in Greek-speaking communities right away. Examples and exercises help you work your way through the alphabet and basic constructions, toward conversational fluency. Online audio files help you master your pronunciation. Along the way, you'll find fun and entertaining facts about Greek culture and history. Proceed at your own pace and learn to speak Greek with friends, family, and colleagues"--Argyrouli, Eirini6e20012b-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679631 "Mexico City is the fifth largest city in the world and one of the few veritable megalopolises in the Americas. Established upon a lake in the 1400s as the seat of the Aztec Empire and later expanded and reinvented with the arrival of Spanish conquerors, the birth of the Republic, and several wars, invasions, and migratory waves in between, it has long been a source of endless fascination. It has also been and continues to be a meeting place for artists, intellectuals, and revolutionaries; religious pilgrims; and now, digital nomads. In Walking a City's History, the acclaimed historian Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo presents readers with a unique portrait of a city long dear to him, presenting a vivid account of the thoughts and emotions it contains and unlocks. This book is a historically informed imaginative journey, an immersive tour through centuries of the city's rich history. Beginning in the 1400s and making its way to the present, it seeks to rescue spaces and moments that have been lost to time. What would Tenochtitlan have smelled like on the eve of the Spanish invasion? What did it look like as US troops overtook it in 1847? What would Maximilian I have seen from his hilltop castle during his short-lived empire? What traces, monuments, and grand design plans did the Revolution leave behind? Who remains in Frida Kahlo's once trendy neighborhood of Coyoacan now that the bohemians are no longer there? These are just some of the questions that readers are given the chance to contemplate. Full of charm and erudition in equal measure, this book shows how one can do historical work just by traveling and walking, and it reveals the many layers of one of the world's greatest cities"--Tenorio-Trillo, Mauricio6e20012c-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682073 Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Canada, written by Canada experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey. Inside this Canada travel book, you'll find: Regional deep dive - in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviews Itinerary samples - tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel styles Practical information - essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsibly Expert recommendations - insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activities Seasonal tips - when to go to Canada, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip Must-see pick - unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - Vancouver, Dawson City, polar bears in Churchill, whale-watching, Jasper, Niagara Falls, Ottawa's Canadian War Musem, snowboarding in Whistler, Lunenburg, Western Brook pond, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland folk music, the Laurentians, Pacific Rim National Park Easy-to-use maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment Cultural insights - engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of Canada Language essentials - English and French phrases and vocabulary to help you connect with locals Inspiring travel photography - stunning full-color images capturing the essence of Canada, and fueling your wanderlust Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience Coverage includes: Toronto, Ontario, Montréal, Québec, the Maritime Provinces, Newfoundland, Labrador, the Prairie Provinces, Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, British Columbia's interior Travel smart and experience Canada with confidence. Let this guide to Canada be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure.NO AUTHOR6e20012d-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683212 "How the new science of the heart is using biology, engineering, and mathematics to help prevent and cure heart disease"--Harding, Sian E.6e20012e-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682057 "Conversational Japanese is designed to prepare you for every situation you are likely to encounter when visiting Japan for travel or work. Author Anne Kaneko has five decades of experience as a translator, writer and businesswoman and her book is unique in presenting real-life communication advice--now completely revised and expanded for the digital age! Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and dialogue providing words and phrases you actually need to manage a range of daily tasks--from meeting people to shopping, getting around, sightseeing, visiting clients or booking a restaurant panese phrases are simple and clear, presented in romanized form for easy pronunciation as well as Japanese script. Hundreds of example sentences and over 50 detailed cultural notes on Japanese customs and etiquette make this the most complete and authentic Japanese language guide available!"--Kaneko, Anne6e20012f-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2662269 "This is the 30th Anniversary Edition of Lewis R. Gordon's classic existential phenomenological inaugural work, Bad Faith and Antiblack Racism. It is the first detailed existential phenomenological investigation of antiblack racism as a form of bad faith-the attitude and effort of human beings attempting to escape freedom and responsibility. Gordon examines bad faith as an ever-present possibility of human existence, a condition that haunts freedom"--Gordon, Lewis R.6e200130-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679357 The British prime minister's dramatic account of how the Allies turned the tide of World War II. In the first half of the book, Winston Churchill describes the fearful period in which the Germans threaten to overwhelm the Red Army, Rommel dominates the war in the desert, and Singapore falls to the Japanese. In the span of just a few months, the Allies begin to turn the tide, achieving decisive victories at Midway and Guadalcanal, and repulsing the Germans at Stalingrad. As confidence builds, the Allies begin to gain ground against the Axis powers. This is the fourth in the six-volume account of World War II told from the unique viewpoint of the man who led his nation in the fight against tyranny. The series is enriched with extensive primary sources, as we are presented with not only Churchill's retrospective analysis of the war, but also memos, letters, orders, speeches, and telegrams, day-by-day accounts of reactions as the drama intensifies. Throughout these volumes, we listen as strategies and counterstrategies unfold in response to Hitler's conquest of Europe, planned invasion of England, and assault on Russia, in a mesmerizing account of the crucial decisions made as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.Churchill, Winston6e200131-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670283 "A renowned Senegalese philosopher explores the power of translation to bridge cultural divides in this engaging humanist text. Informed by his own multicultural background--African, French, and American--Souleymane Bachir Diagne interrogates the practice of translation in this thoughtful text. Although translation often produces a relationship of profound inequality between dominant and dominated languages, it can also be a source of dialogue and exchange, including in situations of asymmetry, particularly regarding colonialism, where the interpreter becomes a true cultural mediator. To praise translation, 'the language of languages,' is to celebrate their plurality and their equality, because to translate is to give hospitality in one language to what has been thought in another. It is to create reciprocity, a shared sense of humanity, and to imagine a positive version of the Tower of Babel"--Provided by publisher.Diagne, Souleymane Bachir6e200132-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682844 "In Soft, Ferdinand Mount tells the millennium-long history of emotion through vivid snapshots, masterly storytelling and bizarre historical anecdotes. Revealing all the weird and wonderful ways people in the past expressed their grief and joy, Mount explores the shifting importance societies have placed on empathy for the misfortunes of others. Each seismic moment, Mount argues, from the French Revolution to Civil Rights, has had a corresponding sentimental revolution that has fueled these great political turning points. But during this long history, powerful feelings have frequently come under attack. No one wants to be accused of being sentimental; its detractors call it soppy, effeminate and populist - the stuff of soap operas and pop songs. The Reformation tried to stamp out excessive emotion, the Victorians resolutely maintained their stiff upper lips and no one loathed sentimentality more than the modernists - and yet, today, it is not the stoics who are ruling the roost: we are living in an age of emotion."--Mount, Ferdinand6e200133-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2664888 "Presents literary criticism on the works of short-story writers of all nations, cultures, and time periods. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including published journals, magazines, books, reviews, diaries, newspapers, pamphlets, and scholarly papers."--NO AUTHOR6e200134-1d6c-11f1-b206-0a39ee06db20Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673256 "When it comes to the phenomenon that is consciousness, there is one point on which scientists, philosophers, and artists all agree: it feels like something to be us. Yet the fact that we have subjective experience of the world remains one of nature's greatest mysteries. How is it that our mental operations are accompanied by feelings, thoughts, and a sense of self? What would a scientific investigation of our inner life look like, when we have as little distance and perspective on it as fish do of the sea? ... Pollan traces the unmapped continent that is consciousness, bringing radically different perspectives--scientific, philosophical, literary, spiritual, and psychedelic--to see what each can teach us about this central fact of life. When neuroscientists began studying consciousness in the early 1990s, they sought to explain how and why three pounds of spongy gray matter could generate a subjective point of view--assuming that the brain is the source of our perceived reality. Pollan takes us to the cutting edge of the field, where scientists are entertaining more radical (and less materialist) theories of consciousness"--Pollan, Michael6d942092-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679051 "From New York Times reporter Jazmine Ulloa, a sweeping human history of El Paso, revealing violence, power, and privilege at play in America's most famous border town. El Paso has been called the "Ellis Island" of America's southern border, a mountain pass cum border town cum bifurcated metropolis where past meets future, and disadvantage meets opportunity, or so the promise goes. El Paso is an extraordinary, can't-look-away reported history; it uses deep research and dozens of new interviews to blow away the myth of this place, where Mexico's Juarez and America's El Paso intertwine. It charts the history of El Paso through five families. From the Mexican Revolution and the Mexican Repatriation, to the shifting immigration laws under Reagan and Trump and the violence and bloodshed brought on by the drug war, El Paso captures a place often misunderstood or forgotten by the rest of the country, and the world. El Paso is a brave new work of narrative nonfiction that gives new voice and perspective to history that has long been checked at the border, or told through the lens of white men alone. Ulloa draws upon meticulous research and reporting and stunning historical detail to craft the intimate narratives of an unforgettable cast of characters"--Ulloa, Jazmine6d942093-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683429 "If you want to be financially free, then your time is now. The automatic Millionaire Twentieth Anniversary Edition includes the latest tax changes, investment companies, technologies, websites, and resources and bonus chapters so you can put in place quickly and easily the system to becoming an Automatic Millionaire.Bach, David6d942094-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675589 "For a generation finding their footing in life after evangelicalism, Rachel Held Evans was one of the most trusted and beloved voices of our time. Stubborn in her hope, courageous in her questions, and devoted to inclusivity, her online writing was a sanctuary to the millions who read her words daily. Her death to a sudden illness in 2019 invoked a global outpouring of stories of her legacy and influence. Today, her words still speak, and now for the first time, fans old and new can experience her most viral and enduring essays in print--from those tackling patriarchy, white supremacy, and religious nationalism to those offering new interpretations of Scripture, freeing perspectives on doubt, and a better way forward. [This] is an anthology and keepsake collection letting readers borrow the bravery Rachel was best known for"--Evans, Rachel Held6d942095-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677010 "Hot pot is the ancient East Asian cookery method of rapidly poaching bite-size morsels of fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and tofu in a tableside broth. This communal way of eating is perfect for home dinner parties where guests become active participants in cooking the meal. Though the hot pot table symbolizes bounty and feasting, at its core is frugality and thrift and accessibility to anyone. Four-time James Beard Award nominated chef Natasha Pickowicz shares her family's hot pot recipes in this much-anticipated follow up to More Than Cake. She provides more than fifty recipes for the broths, dumplings, sides, desserts, and drinks, along with a guide to the essential hot pot ingredients, equipment and tools, plus an explanation on how to pull it all together. Recipes include essential hot pot accompaniments, like the delicious Not-Just-Scallion Pancakes, Toasted Cumin and White Sesame Sauce, and Caramelized Mushroom and Cabbage Dumplings, as well as surprising dishes that are sure to become staples at any hot pot gathering, like Charred Tomato and Lemongrass Broth, Crunchy Seaweed Boats, and a refreshing Watermelon Shiso Slushie. Through four distinctly unique hot pot menus, Pickowicz shows how to pull together this cozy tradition best enjoyed at home no matter where you are; everyone, hot pot!"-- Provided by publisher.Pickowicz, Natasha6d942096-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673253 What do you do when turning it off, and turning it back on again doesn't work? You could choose to refer to this handy manual! This in-depth guide offers quick solutions for issues arising in PC graphics systems, peripherals, software and hardware problems, and more.Gookin, Dan6d942097-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682048 "Following in the footsteps of The Modern Loss Handbook and You're the Only One I've Told comes a beautiful comfort book of affirmations, exercises, words of wisdom, and emotional resources for an abortion journey-whether you're contemplating an abortion, had one yesterday, had one ten years ago, or are simply sorting out how you feel-from the outspoken pro-choice activist also known as @thesweetfeminist"- Provided by publisher.Rea-Tucker, Becca6d942098-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682391 "When caring for someone with dementia, your own mental stability can be the single most critical factor in your loved one's quality of life. [This book provides] guidance to understanding the illness, caring for someone, and caring for yourself. From understanding common behavioral and mood changes to making financial decisions, [it] contains bulleted lists of actions you can take to improve your health and your caregiving"--ONIX annotation.Weatherill, Gail6d942099-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682434 "Whether due to aging, long hours at a desk, or recovery from injury, limited mobility can feel both painful and frustrating. But what if the solution was right beneath you? Transform your daily sitting time into an opportunity for strength, healing, and natural movement."--Maitreyi, ML6d94209a-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673805 What's the difference between right and wrong? Discover the foundations of ethics and how to apply them to your everyday life. Examine ethical thought, learn about the writings and theories of great thinkers, and much more.Panza, Christopher6d94209b-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682452 "Knowing what to teach isn't knowing how to teach. This is the concept at the core of The Montessori Homeschooler, Lynda Apostol's new book that shifts the focus from child to adult to help homeschooling educators understand how to effectively implement the Montessori Method. Apostol explores the benefits of homeschooling and Montessori in contrast to the traditional school system, offers honest and practical insights on planning individualized homeschooling settings and curricula, and provides the resources and essential information new homeschooling parents need to be confident and prepared when starting out on their homeschooling journey"-- Provided by publisher.Apostol, Lynda6d94209c-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674724 "Alice Gerrard, an award-winning and storied folk and bluegrass musician for over 50 years, is one of the notable few women in a heavily male genre. Custom Made Woman tells Gerrard's story through the music, the folk festivals, the kids, and the relationships-both personal and professional-that defined her storied life and career. Her collaborations with Appalachian singer Hazel Dickens during the 1960s and 1970s were pivotal recordings during the decades after the American folk music boom of the midcentury; the duo produced four albums that have recently been rereleased by Rounder Records and Smithsonian Folkways. In addition to Dickens, Gerrard has worked with folks like Tommy Jarrell, Enoch Rutherford, Otis Burris, Luther Davis, and Matokie Slaughter, and founded The Old-Time Herald, based in Durham, North Carolina, serving as its editor-in-chief from 1987 until 2003. She's also a lifelong documentarian of the folkways scene, and this book features nearly 100 rare photos-many never before seen-of key musicians, including Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, Hazel Dickens, Elizabeth Cotten, Mike Seeger, and more. In telling the story of her time as a player of traditional music, Gerrard gives us a deeply personal way to understand and appreciate a quintessentially American genre that has a long history and thrives to this day"--Gerrard, Alice6d94209d-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682336 "Tabletop role-playing games (also known as TTRPGs) are social games that often center on playing fictional characters in a story or adventure. Designing TTRPGs For Dummies is an introductory romp into the creative and magical world of the game design process. This fun book guides you through character creation sheets, rule setting, worldbuilding, and beyond. With this book at your side, you'll roll for initiative by learning what roleplaying games are, the history of TTRPGs, how to take an idea and turn it into a playable game, and how to perfect gameplay experiences. A great TTRPG is full of creativity, surprise, and storytelling. This easy-to-follow guide teaches you the secrets to creating immersive worlds of your own."--Provided by publisher.Buinicki, Martin6d94209e-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683245 "Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an accurate guide to dosage calculation that tracks to standard course curricula. It's an easy-to-follow supplementary resource for students of nursing, pharmacology, paramedic programs and beyond, walking you through ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analyses for a wide variety of medication types."--Provided by publisher.DePuente, Vanessa6d94209f-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682432 "Learn to speak, read, write and understand Russian!"--Provided by publisher.Farmer, Rachel6d9420a0-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2667271 "For most of his career, the Emmy Award-winning composer and producer Lucas Cantor Santiago was a self-described luddite. Technology, he felt, was moving too fast, transforming the world and the arts with no regard for the cost in tradition, hard-won human wisdom, and tried-and-true methods of mastery. That changed in 2019, however, when Cantor Santiago was commissioned by the Chinese firm Huawei, one of the largest technology companies on the planet, to "collaborate" with artificial intelligence and finish Franz Schubert's Unfinished Symphony. This successful experiment attracted attention throughout the world, including a segment on Today. Sparing no expense, Huawei has produced the "finished" symphony with a full orchestra several times around the globe. Creating music in collaboration with a machine led Cantor Santiago to question his long-standing assumptions about what music is, what technology does, and how the two have evolved together since prehistoric musicians created the first bone flute. Today, music and the music business are changing so rapidly that both the art and the commercial empires surrounding it will be unrecognizable within a generation. Inevitably, these change will manifest in part as the erosion and disappearance of jobs and revenue streams for songwriters, composers, engineers, producers, and session musicians-the people who create the music that popular artists make famous. But it will also lead to the emergence of creative jobs that we cannot now imagine, and create new opportunities for human expression. Drawing on Cantor Santiago's extensive experience in the arts and tech worlds and his ongoing experiments with AI-powered music composition and production, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants is an engaging and refreshingly optimistic meditation on the role of technology in music and the arts. What is the current state of the art? How did we get here? Where do we go now? This book provides an informed perspective on what is lost but what we also gain when we bring our machines ever further into the creation of "art" in its many different forms"--Cantor Santiago, Lucas6d9420a1-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683216 "Explore the lesser known side of 50 North American species"-- Provided by publisher.Bittel, Jason6d9420a2-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682353 "Enter the world of woodworking with this inspiring beginner's guide. Written by a self-taught female woodworker, this book offers an engaging introduction to the craft of woodworking. From learning about tools and techniques to detailed step-by-step projects, it covers all the essentials to get you started on your woodworking adventure"--Buckland, Annabelle June6d9420a3-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674784 "Survival Notes is an inspiring narrative weaving artists' reflections on success with advice to aspiring creatives. Featuring direct quotes and exclusive interviews with internationally acclaimed artists such as Anish Kapoor, Shirin Neshat, Tracey Emin, Jesse Darling, and Shahzia Sikander, this book offers authoritative counsel on how to thrive in a highly competitive art world as well as thoughtful insights on what it means to be an artist in the twenty-first century. Nine thematic chapters offer essential guidance on how to negotiate the practical realities of artmaking, with discussions relating to education, self-discipline, gallery representation, mental wellbeing, mentorship and more. In a climate where emerging creatives feel less empowered than ever, Lydia R. Figes provides a hopeful message about perseverance and perspective, while questioning whether the advice given by established practitioners can still be applied today."--Figes, Lydia Rachel6d9420a4-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670331 "Ukraine at war in a unique chronicle that examines expressions of the Ukrainian people on the street, in graffiti, murals, and quotidian life. On his travels to wartime Ukraine, where even the feeling of relaxation is dangerous, Mitja Velikonja observed thousands of images of the culture of war in what he saw on the street and everyday life, from bakeries, road signs, billboards and murals, to unsanctioned graffiti. This street iconography, invested with a patriotic vocabulary, was also informed by his conversations with people, the scenes of destruction, misery, and above all, the strong will to resist, from which everyday heroism emerges."--Velikonja, Mitja6d9420a5-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682279 Everyone, according to W.A. Mathieu, is musical by nature-it goes right along with being human. And if you don't believe it, this book will convince you. In a series of interrelated short essays, Mathieu takes the reader on a journey through ordinary experiences to open our ears to the rich variety of music that surrounds us but that we are trained to ignore; such as the variety of pitches produced by different objects, like glassware, furniture, drums-anything you can tap; or sounds that hover on the border of music, like laughter, the clinking of glasses in a toast, or the unintentional falsetto produced by yawning. Along the way the author teaches aspects of music theory that nonmusicians might ordinarily shy away from. He reveals the way of music to be a profoundly spiritual path-one that is everyone's birthright.Mathieu, W. A.6d9420a6-1e35-11f1-af21-0a39ee06db20Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683437 This complete CDL test prep package features the latest information on the testing and licensing requirements in all 50 states. Learn the facts about the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Rules, and Licensing, so you'll be well informed on the rules of the road.Mosher, Mattee8dbc8e-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675622 "Marla Gibbs has been a Hollywood icon for generations of fans. Now, at ninety-three, she chronicles her climb from a difficult youth in which she yearned for safety and love, to the high-stakes world of Hollywood where she became a confident powerbroker learning to work behind the scenes for fair pay, access, and more creative control for herself and her colleagues. Told in her forthright voice, [her memoir] illuminates Gibbs' daring move to Los Angeles to rebuild her life after an abusive marriage, how she became an actor, and how she eventually learned to balance acting with show running. She was a 'Boss Bae' decades before the term would become entertainment industry shorthand for a power flex. While developing 227 her lawyer won her 'all rights, courtesies and privileges of an executive producer without the credit.' Though the authority she wielded behind the scenes created deep tensions on and off the set, her hard-luck young life had prepared her to succeed even as her tenacity was put to the test, [and] her experiences laid the groundwork for powerbrokers like Shonda Rhimes and Issa Rae"--Gibbs, Marlaee8dbc8f-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675984 "Taylor Swift and Beyoncé aren't just pop megastars. They are working women, whose astounding accomplishments defy patriarchal norms. And while not all women can be Rihanna or Dolly Parton or Reese Witherspoon, their successes help us understand the central role of everyday women in today's economy. Swiftynomics assesses the complex economic lives of American women. Drawing insights from pathbreakers like Taylor Swift, Misty Heggeness digs into the data revealing women's hidden contributions and aspirations-the unexamined value they create by following their own ambitions. She confronts misconceptions about the roles women play in today's economy by highlighting the abundance of productive activity occurring in their daily lives and acknowledging the barriers they still face. Lighthearted but substantive, Swiftynomics explores critical reforms like paying caregivers for work on behalf of their families and collecting statistical documentation of gendered labor that currently goes unrecognized. Heggeness also offers advice for women so they can thrive in an economy that was not built for them"--|cProvided by publisher.Heggeness, Misty L.ee8dbc90-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673346 "Feel great inside and out with over 100 holistic routines designed to sculpt, tone, lift, and relax your face. Whether you're worrying about crow's feet or a double chin, struggling with 'tech neck', or simply looking to avoid future facial hangups, this book covers everything from self-care and stress management to breathwork and lymphatic drainage, offering simple step-by-step solutions and easy-to-follow guidance on improving your skincare, posture, and overall wellness"--Goron, Anastasiaee8dbc91-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682402 "Insider advice on the best travel experiences, like visiting Naoshima (Japan's Art Island); exploring Kyoto's Gion District; making a pilgrimage to Sensoji Temple; skiing in Honshu and Hokkaido; or riding the Skinkansen Bullet Train. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners"--McElhinney, Davidee8dbc92-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677583 "Going where many dare not, Reimagining Nonprofit and Philanthropy: Unlocking the Full Potential of a Vital and Complex Sector challenges existing sacred cows across a variety of issues relevant to nonprofit and philanthropy. Each chapter delves into a specific area of work (fundraising, boards, hiring, and so on), analyzes the challenges, and provides concrete solutions for change."--Le, Vuee8dbc93-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673207 "Paying tribute to a century of one of the world's most popular and enduring genres, 100 Years of Anime follows the beloved medium from its earliest beginnings to its current blockbuster success. Learn all about the technological inventions and artistic genius that shaped the genre in this authoritative account of anime, illustrated with stunning full-color stills. Revisit much-loved series, including Dragon Ball, Akira, Cowboy Bebop, Pokméon, and Studio Ghibli films--and discover new favorites--in this complete guide!"--Pinon, Matthieuee8dbc94-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682455 "A chilling documentary history of the most notorious cults of the past two thousand years, from the ancient Roman ritual sacrifices that inspired The Wicker Man all the way up to Heaven's Gate A Penguin Classic Hypnotism. Human sacrifice. Sexual perversion. Mass suicide. For millennia, people have been enthralled by graphic descriptions of terrible rites performed by the religious other. The Penguin Book of Cults compiles the most notorious and uncanny of these true accounts: salacious stories of frenzied worship by the cult of Dionysus; human sacrifices burned alive in giant wooden effigies, the inspiration for the (cult) classic movie The Wicker Man; moral panics over the hypnotic powers of yoga; the massacre at Jonestown, which left hundreds of bodies strewn across a foreign jungle; the bloody FBI siege of the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas; the deadly chemical attack in a Tokyo subway by the Aum Shinrikyo cult; and the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate. Both terrible and tragic, this illuminating history of cults exposes the seductive power with which new religious movements have ensnared their followers and beguiled outsiders for generations"--NO AUTHORee8dbc95-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673805 What's the difference between right and wrong? Discover the foundations of ethics and how to apply them to your everyday life. Examine ethical thought, learn about the writings and theories of great thinkers, and much more.Panza, Christopheree8dbc96-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683426 "This approachable guide walks you through the anatomy of a great prompt--defining clear goals, outputs, constraints, tone, and style--then builds your skills with proven prompting strategies. Youll also learn how to evaluate prompt performance, troubleshoot underperforming prompts, and refine your prompts with iterative techniques."--Miller, Michaelee8dbc97-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682389 "With a completely visual materials, tools and techniques section, this comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to getting started with bracelet-making. Pick and choose from 40 different techniques, including Shamballa, beaded and wrap bracelets, then dive into the 100 projects with confidence"--Sohier-Fournel, Anneee8dbc98-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2668631 "Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the first time, this stunning collection unveils the deeply personal and creative side of the legendary Alice in Chains frontman. Through never-before-seen poetry, raw handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes, Layne's inner thoughts and emotions come to life, offering a glimpse into the mind of a musical genius who defined a generation. Discover his striking original artwork, where every line tells its own story, and explore rare, candid photos that capture both the highs and lows of his journey. Experience the love and admiration of the fans whose lives he touched, beautifully expressed through evocative fan art that honor his legacy."--Staley, Layneee8dbc99-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682430 "From the internationally acclaimed Netflix series Indian Matchmaking, India's top matchmaker Sima Taparia shares words of wisdom on how to take control of your love life and match yourself with your perfect partner"--Taparia, Simaee8dbc9a-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682401 "Whether you want to gamble in a glitzy casino on the Strip, watch a concert at The Sphere, or take a side-trip to Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in Las Vegas are here to help! Fodor's Las Vegas guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos"--Bracelin, Jasonee8dbc9b-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670286 "A beautifully rendered debut memoir of family, legacy, conservation, the natural world--and those who inhabit it."--Provided by publisher.Iyer, Sangamithraee8dbc9c-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677029 "Botanizing is the new birding! This fascinating book of 101 botany prompts is about the joy of getting to know plants in much the same way we get to know birds, through observation and attention. Let's Botanize! is a guide to learning about and understanding the world of plants, a hobby that can ease stress, bring joy, and deepen your connection with the incredible diversity of life all around you. With easy entry points and lush photography, the 101 prompts inspire readers to engage with plant life meaningfully each day by observing the parts, patterns, and processes that make plants so amazing"-- Provided by publisher.Goulet-Scott, Benee8dbc9d-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675967 "For everyone who cares about books and their continuing impact on our culture-from writers and publishing professionals to countless avid readers-Digital Inc. is an absorbing, eye-opening guide to today's new world of books and how it came to be."--Provided by publisher.Curtis, Richardee8dbc9e-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673251 "When we learn about abstract mathematical concepts--from prime numbers and fractals to aspects of calculus--the most common question is often: when on earth will I need this? To many of us, so-called "pure" mathematics is downright baffling. Yet these concepts are what underpin the world we live in, from internet security to the transmission of radio waves. When you start to think like a mathematician, the secrets of technology and modern life suddenly make sense. Junaid Mubeen regards mathematics as a collection of thinking tools that can enrich the way we approach our everyday lives. In Think Like a Mathematician, he presents a catalogue of enlightening mathematical concepts. Some will be familiar from school, but the majority are ideas that readers will not have encountered before. And anyone--from mathematicians to self-proclaimed mathophobes--can learn from them. In Mubeen's clear prose, all of these ideas are easy to grasp, and may even reshape the way you see the world."--Provided by publisher.Mubeen, Junaidee8dbc9f-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683245 "Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an accurate guide to dosage calculation that tracks to standard course curricula. It's an easy-to-follow supplementary resource for students of nursing, pharmacology, paramedic programs and beyond, walking you through ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analyses for a wide variety of medication types."--Provided by publisher.DePuente, Vanessaee8dbca0-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673210 Designed specifically for self-learners, this comprehensive text provides clear explanations that allow you to build speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in French.Chaurin, Thomasee8dbca1-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677343 "Kink For Dummies is a safe, positive, and easy-to-read roadmap to expanding (and exploring!) your sexual and personal horizons. It walks you through kink basics, shattering stigmas and myths as it goes, and explains how you can integrate these unique-to-you desires into your life using a mutual consent and respect framework. This book offers you multiple avenues to explore and play with your fantasies and provides step-by-step guidance on communication strategies, practices, and agreements you'll need to understand and implement so you can safely discover what you and your partner(s) enjoy the most."--Provided by publisher.Grant, Jaime M.ee8dbca2-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673291 "Phaidon's iconic global bestseller The FashioN Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire fashion industry is represented: from designers to photographers, stylists, and retailers, as well as editors and creative directors. Back in print in a chic new colorway, this new edition marks exciting changes on the fashion landscape. Readers will discover important names who have fundamentally shaped the way we see fashion in recent years, including Virgil Abloh, Gosha Rubchinskiy, and Alessandro Michele, influential photographer Petra Collins, designer and contemporary icon Rihanna, and Leandra medine, alongside fashion pioneers such as Coco Chanel, Issey Miyake, Kate Moss, Erdem, and Richard Avedon."--Publisher description.NO AUTHORee8dbca3-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682406 "Packed with brand-new research, delicious recipes, and recently introduced products, Keto Diet For Dummies is an easy-to-read and practical guide to the world-famous and low-carb ketogenic diet. In this book, you'll find easy-to-digest and accurate info on how keto works and how it can help you lose weight, be healthier, reduce inflammation, and feel better. You'll discover how to create a keto plan that works for you in the real world and find out how you can be the healthiest version of yourself. "--Provided by publisher.Abrams, Ramiee8dbca4-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683474 "Microsoft Copilot Studio Step by Step: Customizing Copilot and creating agents is the definitive, hands-on guide for professionals seeking to master Microsoft's low-code agent-building platform. The book combines reference material with step-by-step tutorials, making complex AI concepts accessible to low-code makers, consultants, and IT pros. You will learn to design, build, and deploy AI-powered agents that automate workflows, transform business processes, and integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot and your line of business systems. Through practical scenarios, best practices, and end-to-end examples, this book equips users with the skills to leverage Copilot Studio for organizational value, offering the depth and clarity needed to turn ideas into working solutions, and emerging as the essential resource for this rapidly growing technology"--Crosbie, Lisaee8dbca5-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670339 "In this page-turning drama, journalist and former firefighter/ EMT Bruce Goldfarb recreates the harrowing struggles for survival and acts of incredible courage. Told through the eyes of survivors, firefighters, police, and bystanders, many of whom have never before shared their stories, Goldfarb explores the day's impact on these participants as well as on the resulting aviation and transit safety measures that have protected us over the decades."--Provided by publisher.Goldfarb, Bruceee8dbca6-1efe-11f1-8ed1-0a39ee06db20Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:06:09 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683437 This complete CDL test prep package features the latest information on the testing and licensing requirements in all 50 states. Learn the facts about the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Rules, and Licensing, so you'll be well informed on the rules of the road.Mosher, Matt0f5f6542-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679076 "Global icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime battle with Substance Abuse Disorder, and emerging from it all to become a once-in-a-lifetime artist. Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! is the autobiography of EGOT icon Liza Minnelli. This fascinating, untold story reveals the intimate truth of the only child born to Hollywood legends Vincente Minnelli and Judy Garland. For the first time, here is Liza up close: Raw, strong, sexy, hilarious and heartbreaking. Liza decided at the age of 16 that "sympathy is my mother's business. I give people joy." That veil of joy, however, masks a lifelong struggle with Substance Use Disorder ("SUD," which Liza inherited from her mother's branch of her family), boundless love to give and an equal need to receive it, broken marriages, multiple miscarriages, and hospitalizations-the highs and lows of unparalleled artistic success and lifelong friendships, as well as chronic anxiety and the threat of financial ruin. Despite every challenge, Liza's is a life wrapped in laughter and her tremendous capacity to give and receive love. Today at nearly 80, she opens her heart, mind and memories, sharing secrets we never knew. Liza's book celebrates supreme artistry and, more importantly, her human rights activism. "It's time to tell the truth," Liza says, "and help people heal, as I have, one day at a time.""--Minnelli, Liza0f5f6543-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677031 "Offering a new framework for understanding what can go tragically wrong in our lives and in society and how progress in each can be enhanced, best-selling author and MacArthur Fellow Rebecca Newberger Goldstein returns with a book about the primal, biological drive in every living thing that, in our species alone, is transformed into one of the most persistent forces in human motivation and a force essential to human flourishing: the longing to matter. Mattering, Goldstein posits, is lodged deep in the core of humanity - it is our most profound longing, and our most opaque. It is the source of endless frustration, division, and tribalism (if this matters, how can this matter too; if we matter, how can you matter too?). And yet, this desire to matter can also save us. In a world where many of us are experiencing what Goldstein calls a crisis of mattering, perhaps we are finally poised to accept that this insatiable longing that drives humans to such different ends may also be the key to truly understanding each other. Goldstein first described "the mattering map"-a central idea in this book-in her 1983 novel, The Mind-Body Problem, and she has written many articles and given many talks on the subject for years. No surprise, then, that talk of 'mattering' has started to crop up in the mainstream conversation, especially in positive psychology and business circles. But Goldstein's decades-long obsession with the idea means that no one else can write the book Goldstein is writing: The Mattering Instinct is a major intellectual contribution, decades in the making, unfolded for a wide audience by a superb writer and storyteller"-- Provided by publisher.Goldstein, Rebecca0f5f6544-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675622 "Marla Gibbs has been a Hollywood icon for generations of fans. Now, at ninety-three, she chronicles her climb from a difficult youth in which she yearned for safety and love, to the high-stakes world of Hollywood where she became a confident powerbroker learning to work behind the scenes for fair pay, access, and more creative control for herself and her colleagues. Told in her forthright voice, [her memoir] illuminates Gibbs' daring move to Los Angeles to rebuild her life after an abusive marriage, how she became an actor, and how she eventually learned to balance acting with show running. She was a 'Boss Bae' decades before the term would become entertainment industry shorthand for a power flex. While developing 227 her lawyer won her 'all rights, courtesies and privileges of an executive producer without the credit.' Though the authority she wielded behind the scenes created deep tensions on and off the set, her hard-luck young life had prepared her to succeed even as her tenacity was put to the test, [and] her experiences laid the groundwork for powerbrokers like Shonda Rhimes and Issa Rae"--Gibbs, Marla0f5f6545-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682703 "In 2011, in a northern Syrian city, a small group of men and women began a movement that overthrew one of the world's most brutal dictatorships. For the next eighteen months, citizens of Manbij carried out one of the most remarkable experiments in democracy in modern times. [This book] details the powerfully intimate narratives of men and women who led this struggle, and who experience the highs of camaraderie and the lows of betrayal: a pair of best friends torn apart by political polarization, a mother who stands up to male dominance, a worker who risks everything for the dream of equality"--|cProvided by publisher.Gopal, Anand0f5f6546-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675036 "A powerful exploration of the books created by Jewish Holocaust survivors to honor their lost world By the close of World War II, six million Jews had been erased from the face of the earth. Those who eluded death had lost their homes, families, and entire way of life. Their response was quintessentially Jewish. From a people with a long-history of self-narration, survivors gathered in groups and wrote books, yizkor books, remembering all that had been destroyed. Jane Ziegelman's Once There Was a Town takes readers on a journey through this largely uncharted body of writing and the vanished world it depicts. Once There Was a Town resounds with the voices of rich and poor, shopkeepers and tradespeople, scholars and peddlers, Zionists and Communists, men and women telling stories of the towns that were their homes. Stops are made in the bustling market squares where Jewish merchants catered to local farmers; study houses where men recited Torah; kitchens where homemakers baked 20-pound loaves of bread; cemeteries where mourners conversed with departed loved ones and wooded groves where young couples met for the occasional moonlit tryst. Of the many towns on Ziegelman's itinerary, she always circles back to Luboml, her family's ancestral shtetl and the point of departure for her own journey of discovery. In conversation with classics by IB Singer and Roman Vishniac, Once There Was a Town is a landmark of rediscovery, and a love song to a vanished world"-- Provided by publisher.Ziegelman, Jane0f5f6547-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682436 "A definitive, beautifully illustrated guide to the folklore, history, and everyday utility of nearly 100 plants, trees, and shrubs"--Beyer, Rebecca (Witch)0f5f6548-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673347 "Get fit, prevent disease, and future-proof your body with step-by-step strategies to build strength, reduce fatigue, and sharpen your focus at any age."--Priovided by publisher.Lyon, Gabrielle (Osteopath)0f5f6549-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682442 Discover just how easy it is to learn Spanish with this updated edition of The Everything Learning Spanish Book with new online audio so you can quickly access the pronunciation guide and exercises while you're reading. It's easy to become intimidated by the prospect of learning a foreign language. Now, with online audio, The Everything Learning Spanish Book, 3rd Edition makes learning Spanish more accessible than ever! Whether you're planning a vacation to Mexico or adding a valuable second language to your resume, this valuable book helps you order the right dish in a restaurant, answer customers' questions, or converse with locals when traveling. With an overview of Spanish culture, step-by-step instructions, and practical exercises, you'll find learning Spanish can be easy and fun! Features include: -The Spanish alphabet and pronunciation -General greetings and conversation starters -Instruction on asking common questions -Concepts regarding personal identity, gender, and pronouns This all-new edition also includes access to online audio, complete with pronunciation guides and interactive exercises. Packed with helpful exercises, self-tests, and English-to-Spanish dictionary, and verb charts, this valuable language reference is the perfect way to learn--or relearn--the language.Gutin, Julie0f5f654a-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682455 "A chilling documentary history of the most notorious cults of the past two thousand years, from the ancient Roman ritual sacrifices that inspired The Wicker Man all the way up to Heaven's Gate A Penguin Classic Hypnotism. Human sacrifice. Sexual perversion. Mass suicide. For millennia, people have been enthralled by graphic descriptions of terrible rites performed by the religious other. The Penguin Book of Cults compiles the most notorious and uncanny of these true accounts: salacious stories of frenzied worship by the cult of Dionysus; human sacrifices burned alive in giant wooden effigies, the inspiration for the (cult) classic movie The Wicker Man; moral panics over the hypnotic powers of yoga; the massacre at Jonestown, which left hundreds of bodies strewn across a foreign jungle; the bloody FBI siege of the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas; the deadly chemical attack in a Tokyo subway by the Aum Shinrikyo cult; and the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate. Both terrible and tragic, this illuminating history of cults exposes the seductive power with which new religious movements have ensnared their followers and beguiled outsiders for generations"--NO AUTHOR0f5f654b-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682340 "Diets high in protein and low in carbs have a range of health benefits from losing weight to stabilizing blood sugar to managing hunger cravings and much more. Now with The Everything Easy High-Protein, Low-Carb Cookbook you can create a high-protein, low-carb diet that's right for you. You'll learn how to figure out your personal macronutrient targets, identify the foods that will help you reach those goals, and explore delicious high-protein, low-carb meals like: -Protein and fiber-packed Oatmeal Protein Pancakes to give you the energy you need for a busy morning -A plant-based Spinach Salad with Crispy Lentils that's a great way to enjoy a protein-packed meal without any meat -Oven Baked Buffalo Wings that let you enjoy a popular game day favorite with a healthier twist -A delicious Mug Cake Brownie for when your sweet tooth strikes...with a secret ingredient to keep the protein high and the carbs low -And many more! With flexible meal plans, 200 easy and delicious recipes, and all the advice you'll need to get started, you'll have everything you need to create healthy, delicious meals that prioritize protein and minimize carbs so you can feel your best"--Fagone, Michelle0f5f654c-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682371 "Psychotherapist and wellness consultant Leah Marone helps break the habit of fixating on others' problems. Featuring the 'Support, Don't Solve' framework, this book guides you to lead with compassion, empower rather than rescue. A practical tool to align your life with your values, set healthy boundaries, recognize triggers, and find more joy"--Provided by publisher.Marone, Leah0f5f654d-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673355 "In Naturally Nourished Kids, beloved real food mamas and leading Functional Medicine dietitians Ali Miller and Becki Yoo present 100 low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory real-food recipes for kids from toddler to teenager"--Miller, Ali (Dietitian)0f5f654e-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673249 Demystifies the complexities of genetic code, its role in evolution, and how it might reshape humanity and the world we live in.NO AUTHOR0f5f654f-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677356 "Shelter from the Storm by Julian Hattem examines the relationship between climate change and human migration. Drawing on contemporary reporting and historical analysis, the book documents instances of displacement linked to sea-level rise, extreme weather events, drought, and wildfires in regions including the South Pacific, South Asia, and the Mediterranean. It incorporates climatological research and migration studies to analyze patterns of environmental displacement and the social, political, and economic implications of climate-related migration. The work situates current developments within broader historical contexts of climate and mobility."--Hattem, Julian0f5f6550-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673353 Arrangements for spring, summer, fall, and winter and projects to create for color and interest every month of the year, from spring bulbs to paperwhites.Lautenbach, Anya0f5f6551-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682330 A visual guide to computer programming for beginners: "Each chapter explores one of the most popular languages, with practical programming projects to show you how programming works. You'll learn to think like a programmer by breaking a problem down into parts before turning those parts into lines of code. Short, easy-to-follow steps then show you, piece by piece, how to build a complete program. There are challenges for you to tackle to build your confidence before moving on" --NO AUTHOR0f5f6552-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682338 "Creators of foodie hot dog sensation @TheCedLife Joelle Jay and R. A. Young share 120 delicious, healthy recipes for dog chefs seeking to create an enriching, food-forward lifestyle for dogs. Combining the latest nutrition science, convenience, and common pantry staples, The Dog's Table is a comprehensive guide to an optimal canine diet"-- Provided by publisher.Jay, Joelle0f5f6553-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682451 "Accessible enough for complete beginners, while full of inspiration for those with more experience, this is the ultimate guide to making beautiful books by hand. Starting with an introduction to the bindery and a useful inventory of necessary tools and equipment, you'll also learn about different paper types, and special finishes such as cloth coverings, headbands and ribbon markers. You'll then find clear step-by-step instructions for six different hand-made book types, from simple pamphlets and concertinas to more elaborate multi-section bindings. Each project includes ideas for variations, resulting in over 20 different possible outcomes. There are also details about more advanced techniques and specialist bindings, as well as handy layout and design advice. A combination of practical and inspirational photography will guide readers clearly through each stage of the process, while showcasing the unique results that can be achieved and offering an exclusive peek into the workings of the authors' studio"--Goode, Simon0f5f6554-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682448 "The invaluable content is written and illustrated by professional artists, including an in-depth introduction by Gareth Barnes (aka Spindle Printer), a printmaker who works from his home studio in Leeds, UK. His work is inspired by history, folklore, the natural world, and vintage illustration, and he sells his work at print fairs around the UK. He discusses the materials used for linocutting, followed by techniques from start to finish, including carving, prepping paper, tips for mixing colours, and pressing and drying. All accompanying by stunning photography of the process in action"--NO AUTHOR0f5f6555-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673363 From laying a paved terrace to creating plant supports, this illustrated guide explores ideas for creating your dream space while balancing a busy schedule.Agg, Henry0f5f6556-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682447 "Dreyer's English meets Schott's Original Miscellany in this delicious tour of the lesser-known wonders of the language world, perfect for language lovers, word nerds, and the incurably curious. A delightful rollick through language unlike any you've ever experienced. As the inventor of the bestselling game about words, League of the Lexicon, Joshua Blackburn has created an A-Z that's part-encyclopedia, part-treasure map, and an all-around joy for anyone interested in words and language. Meticulously researched, joyfully written, and beautifully designed, The Language-Lover's Lexipedia dives into the quirky, the curious, and the unexpected to reveal a world of language you never knew existed. Discover the biting humor of Scottish insults (you're talking mince), the curious history of the Chinese typewriter, and the strange yet vivid color names of Elizabethan England--like "dead Spaniard" and "lusty gallant." Whether it's the dark history of the Index of Banned Books or the bewildering grammar of Yoda, each pithy entry is brimming with knowledge and wit rated with enchanting line art that evokes a 19th-century reference book, The Language-Lover's Lexipedia is as visually delightful as it is intellectually captivating. It's stuffed with quirky lists, surprising facts, and illuminating stories, making it the ultimate gift for any language lover. Want to uncover the secret of Ikea product names? Decode the euphemisms of Victorian England? Or understand why pedants are pedantic? This book has you covered--and then some. Blackburn's infectious enthusiasm turns linguistic oddities into pure entertainment and offers up endless rabbit holes to dive down, with each thoughtful entry promising to charm, educate, and tickle. From the linguistic history of marijuana to the origins of nonsense, The Language-Lover's Lexipedia is a must-read for anyone who revels in the beauty, humor, and sheer weirdness of language."--Blackburn, Joshua0f5f6557-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673813 "For people with social anxiety--whether in treatment or not--change is hard, and making it stick can be even harder. Psychologist and anxiety expert Deborah Dobson provides tools and tips for getting out into the world with more confidence in this empathic guide for anyone struggling with extreme shyness or self-consciousness. Concise, encouraging chapters and downloadable practical tools help readers understand social anxiety and open up new pathways to socializing without fear. Vivid stories and examples illustrate how to test new ways of thinking and behaving that can make in-person interactions easier, even for those who prefer remote work and play. Readers will want to dive into this book cover to cover or turn to it when specific problems arise. Drawing on the proven strategies of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dr. Dobson shares tips for approaching frequently avoided situations--from making small talk to public speaking to asking someone on a date--one manageable step at a time"-- Provided by publisher.Dobson, Deborah J. G.0f5f6558-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682347 "Are you working tirelessly to grow your business, only to feel like your profits just don't match the effort you're putting in? From profit strategist and CPA Jamie Trull comes a powerful method for finding the money already hiding in your business, so you can enjoy financial freedom once and for all. Many business owners believe that if their company isn't making enough money, they need to double down on sales and hustle even harder. And while that may be true for a handful of businesses, profit strategist, CPA, and financial literacy expert Jamie Trull knows that the key to financial success isn't putting in more hours-it's mastering your finances. In this practical, accessible guide to business finance, Trull helps you calm the chaos of bookkeeping, taxes, and credit card bills, and create an easy-to-implement financial strategy-so you can not only stay in business, but thrive in business. She outlines the seven profit levers in every company-pricing, product mix, average transaction value, and more-and shows you how to pull each lever to become more profitable. The secret to these levers? Understanding your numbers. Trull shows you how to distill complex financial data into simple, actionable insights that make it easier to make informed decisions for your business quickly and confidently. Lastly, Trull shows you how to make a plan for your newly uncovered profit, so you can fearlessly scale your business and set yourself up for financial freedom. Too many business owners work themselves into the ground for too little return. By understanding your numbers and maximizing the profit levers, you can finally break free from the hustle, make more money, and enjoy more freedom than you ever imagined"-- Provided by publisher.Trull, Jamie0f5f6559-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682352 "Ryan Mitchell never thought he would go off the grid. Yet this self-described desk-jockey with no carpentry skills today lives on 11 acres in a house he designed and powers with solar, gets his water from a well, has a composting toilet and septic system, eats from his garden, raises baby quail, and runs his own business. His bills are a fraction of what they were when he paid rent and utilities, and he has infinitely more free time to pursue the things he loves. If you've ever dreamed of this lifestyle, Living Off Grid will help you navigate the most important decisions you'll need to make to create the reality that's right for you. Whether you're an urbanite who just wants to save some money (and carbon) with small solar arrays or you're ready to purchase land or you've already taken the plunge and want a better way to deal with your wastewater, Ryan has done the hard work to set you up for success"--Mitchell, Ryan0f5f655a-1fc8-11f1-9a4b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:05:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675036 "A powerful exploration of the books created by Jewish Holocaust survivors to honor their lost world By the close of World War II, six million Jews had been erased from the face of the earth. Those who eluded death had lost their homes, families, and entire way of life. Their response was quintessentially Jewish. From a people with a long-history of self-narration, survivors gathered in groups and wrote books, yizkor books, remembering all that had been destroyed. Jane Ziegelman's Once There Was a Town takes readers on a journey through this largely uncharted body of writing and the vanished world it depicts. Once There Was a Town resounds with the voices of rich and poor, shopkeepers and tradespeople, scholars and peddlers, Zionists and Communists, men and women telling stories of the towns that were their homes. Stops are made in the bustling market squares where Jewish merchants catered to local farmers; study houses where men recited Torah; kitchens where homemakers baked 20-pound loaves of bread; cemeteries where mourners conversed with departed loved ones and wooded groves where young couples met for the occasional moonlit tryst. Of the many towns on Ziegelman's itinerary, she always circles back to Luboml, her family's ancestral shtetl and the point of departure for her own journey of discovery. In conversation with classics by IB Singer and Roman Vishniac, Once There Was a Town is a landmark of rediscovery, and a love song to a vanished world"-- Provided by publisher.Ziegelman, Janee23396be-2090-11f1-b389-0a39ee06db20Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:03:26 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669067 "Every moment matters when you have big goals for your family, career, and the community you're committed to. Between kids' schedules, work meetings, anniversary trips, the occasional date night, and squeezing in a quick gym session, it's easy to get overwhelmed! The constant barrage of obligations and to-dos is exhausting--especially for women who are also managing the mental load in most areas of family life. We end up stuck in routines and habits that don't serve us, as our dreams seem to slip further and further away. What if, instead of greeting each day in a scramble to keep up, there was a clearly laid out plan, complete with breathing room for rest and fun? In Best Laid Plans, Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger offers an intuitive planning method for setting audacious goals, working with the natural rhythms of your life in every season, and bringing a sense of peace and joy back to every day"--Hart-Unger, Sarah5276218e-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682634 "The number 1 rule of junk journaling is there are no rules. This is a companion to your journaling journey, with 52 weekly prompts and ideas encouraging you to tap into your creative side. Whether you're brand new to junk journaling or already hoard paper scraps and washi tape, this book will gently guide you through a year of playful, imperfect creativity."--Calvi, Martina5276218f-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682622 "We're in the midst of a French food renaissance, in no small part thanks to Matthew Ryle and his accessible, warm approach to the most classic of cuisines. French Classics is full of recipes that have for centuries withstood the test of time-and are soon to break through to a new generation of chefs. Whether you're craving the perfect Croque Madame for lunch or Beef Bourguignon on a cold night, hoping to surprise your partner with Steak Diane or wow your family and friends with a "Grande Bouffe," French Classics has you covered-and will leave you wondering why you haven't been cooking this food your whole life. With a 70/30 split of "Easy" and "Elevated" dishes, these recipes are made for any home cook who appreciates fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and true classics."--Ryle, Matthew52762190-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673823 "A ... guide to the ancient Japanese art of manifesting and pre-celebration, full of wise guidance on how to slow down, tune into the rhythms of the universe, and fulfill your destiny"--Uchitani, Azumi52762191-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682623 "Master unique watercolor skills from sponge painting to stamping with this all-new collection of fun techniques from professional artist and teacher Anna Koliadych."--Provided by publisher.Koliadych, Anna52762192-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682615 "No matter what we have, we always want more. It may be a promotion at work, buying a home, or starting a family; success is different for everyone. This book helps you bridge the gap between what you have and what you want through the science of manifestation. To find true success, you must change your mindset. A practical, no-nonsense guide, Beyond Wanting challenges you to take control of your future through techniques such as metacognition and meditation. Real-world advice rooted in ancient spiritual wisdom reveals how to: Harness your thoughts and tap into your intuition; Let go of fear and unhelpful habits; Speak up, be creative, and jump into something new; Manifest your best life. Whether you're working toward a specific goal or are seeking general happiness and fulfillment, you have the power to succeed. With personal anecdotes, scientific theory, and practical toolkits, this book allows you to achieve your dreams"-- Provided by publisher.Cooke, Matt52762193-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682624 "A gorgeous way to celebrate and honor green witchcraft, The Green Witch Illustrated breathes beautiful new life into the powerful guidance, spells, and rituals of bestselling author Arin Murphy-Hiscock. Lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Sara Richard, this new tome will become a showpiece in every practitioner's home, whether it's close to the hearth, upon their altar, or displayed for all to enjoy its enchanting beauty. Flip through its detailed pages and land upon magical advice on how to attune yourself with nature, raise your own green witch's garden, or manifest the powers of the season. With spells and rituals exclusive to this expanded edition, everyone can fall in love and discover something new and bewitching"--Murphy-Hiscock, Arin52762194-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682631 "Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere is the highly anticipated cookbook from culinary sensation and MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun. A celebration of her Thai Australian heritage and global culinary adventures, this vibrant and delicious collection of recipes brings Thai cuisine to home kitchens everywhere with an approachable twist. Nat's love for Thai food shines through every dish, offering a diverse array of mouth-watering recipesfor every occasion, each reflecting her philosophy of making Thai food accessible and enjoyable for everyone and designed to be made with readily available ingredients and adaptable to seasonal produce. From lively BBQs and comforting one-pot winders to decadent desserts with an Aussie twist, this cookbook has something for every occasion--whether it's a lively gathering with family and friends or intimate dinners at home. Packed with practical tips on pantry essentials, ingredient swaps, and cooking techniques, Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere empowers readers to create authentic Thai flavours and kitchen magic wherever they are with ease. Nat also provides insights and tips into using local Australian ingredients and preserving Thai culinary traditions"--Thaipun, Nat52762195-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682625 "From standup comedian, New Yorker cartoonist, and the author of Murder Book comes this fresh comics memoir about being a snacker in a world of foodies. With equal parts humor and unflinching honesty, Hilary traces her life story through food: from her childhood as the ultimate picky eater, her teenage and young adult years of disordered eating, and finally learning to love herself again. Punctuated throughout with ridiculous (but very real! and important!) snack recipes like "a baggie of goldfish" and "burnt toast," Campbell captures the reality of growing up in a woman's body in the '90s and '00s in how it shaped her life in work, friendship, and dating. Especially dating"--Campbell, Hilary Fitzgerald52762196-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682632 "Embrace the unknown and allow your love for art, nature, and all things antiquarian to flourish! Venture across the world, from the understories of rainforests to the cryptic locked drawer of your local occult shop, to create 36 uniquely beautiful paintings. With artist and insect enthusiast Nassybah Touriño's detailed instructions and step-by-step images, you can bring stunning subjects to life."--Touriño, Nassybah52762197-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682614 "In a world obsessed with perfection--and workplaces wired for efficiency over humanity--Claude Silver offers a new language for the beautiful mess of being human at work: showing up as your true self. No matter our role, seniority, or generation, we all want the same things: to feel valued, trusted, respected, and like we belong. When we stop performing and start being, we unlock our capacity to connect, thrive, and do our best work. Not only is this shift liberating--it's the antidote to burnout, an end to the myth of "fitting in," and a proven path to building bold, human-first teams. Through her experience as the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, Silver offers a compelling vision for how authenticity and connection transform leadership, ignite innovation, and elevate workplace culture. Silver draws on research and thousands of hours of direct experience--listening, coaching, testing, team building,and speaking--and introduces a new framework based on three pillars. Be Yourself at Work provides actionable insights, relatable stories, and a practical roadmap to navigate a workplace where the old models are failing. In an era where technology evolves faster than we can imagine, humanity is our greatest asset. Authentic presence is the currency of the future--a game-changer for individuals and organizations alike."--Silver, Claude52762198-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682621 "Do you say "yes" when you mean "no"? Do you end up in lopsided relationships, feeling resentful but not sure how to speak up? Do you feel disconnected from your emotions and your body - like you're living from the neck up? Do you feel anxious, struggle with perfectionism and imposter syndrome, or feel like you've lost touch with your true self? You're not alone: Thousands of people, especially those of us socialized as women, struggle with Emotional Outsourcing-a term Nurse Practitioner and life coach Beatriz Victoria Albina coined to describe the codependent, people-pleasing, perfectionist habits that keep us stuck. In End Emotional Outsourcing, Albina explores the origins-both personal and systemic-of these codependent tendencies, and coaches readers through a nervous system focused, science-backed program of thought work and somatic practices. Readers will learn to: -Regulate their nervous systems -Reframe their habitual thoughts and actions -Take back their time and energy -Improve relationships with parents, friends, and partners -Discover their inherent self-worth and lovability Groundbreaking, healing, and urgent, End Emotional Outsourcing is poised to change the conversation about codependency, and help an entire generation of women step into their power"-- Provided by publisher.Albina, Beatriz Victoria52762199-215a-11f1-ad8b-0a39ee06db20Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:05:23 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682403 "Starting where The Elements of Style leaves off, Good Writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech, or script. These essential rules for persuasive language work on any type of writing, and anyone can learn them quickly. Each rule is accompanied by examples and a lively pair of essays, the first by Neal Allen, who developed the list of tips over the course of his journalism and corporate careers; the second by his wife, Anne Lamott, acclaimed author of Bird by Bird and nineteen other nonfiction works and novels"--Allen, Neal (Spiritual coach)65a3ef1a-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675058 "A Rolling Stone journalist presents the story of the late singer- songwriter Justin Townes Earle."--Provided by publisher.Bernstein, Jonathan65a3ef1b-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678959 "A revelatory book that lifts the curtain on America's most consequential public deception: how the rich get richer using tools the government gave them. Amid conflicting narratives about the drivers of wealth and inequality in the United States, one constant hovers in the background: the US tax code. No political force has been more consequential-or more utterly opaque-than the 7,000-page document that details who pays what in American society and government. Most of us have a sense that it's an unfair system. But does anyone know exactly how it's unfair? Legal scholar Ray D. Madoff knows. In The Second Estate, she offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of America's byzantine system of taxation, laying bare not only its capacity to consolidate wealth but also the mechanisms by which it has created two fundamentally separate American societies: the working Americans who pay and the ultra-rich who benefit. This is not a story of offshore accounts or secret tax havens. In The Second Estate, Madoff shows that the US system itself has, over time, been stripped and reconstituted such that it now offers a series of secret paths, hidden in plain sight, for wealthy people in the know to avoid taxation altogether. Through the strategic avoidance of traditional income, leveraging of investments and debt, and exploitation of rules designed to promote charitable giving, America's wealthy do more than just pay less than their share; they remove themselves from the tax system entirely. Wealth becomes its own sovereign state, and the living is surprisingly-and maddeningly-cheap"--Madoff, Ray D.65a3ef1c-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682414 "Men's Health For Dummies is an indispensable resource that empowers you to take control of your health and well-being. This comprehensive book integrates practical tips, expert advice, and actionable strategies from a team of trusted authors. You'll get great information on the unique health challenges that men face, including heart health, mental health, fitness concerns, and conditions that affect more men than women. With this highly readable Dummies guide, you can gain the knowledge you need to take a holistic approach to achieving optimal health."--Provided by publisher.NO AUTHOR65a3ef1d-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2676995 "An observant, lyrical memoir exploring what owls can teach us about nature, chronic illness, and ourselves"-- Provided by publisher.Atkin, Polly65a3ef1e-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683211 "With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this innovative guide shows you how to cultivate 68 common shoots, seeds, pits, roots, and tubers that might otherwise end up in the compost bin. Why throw away your food scraps when you could grow them into thriving plants? From carrots to caraway seeds and avocados to almonds, have fun transforming fruits, nuts, herbs, spices, and more into houseplants"-- Provided by publisher.Peterson, Deborah65a3ef1f-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673227 "In the late Fifties and Sixties, iconoclastic young rebels in Chicago opened two tiny theaters--The Compass and The Second City--where they satirized politics, religion, and sex. Building scenes by improvising based on audience suggestions turned out to be a fine way to develop great actors, directors, and writers. Alumni went on to create such groundbreaking works as The Graduate, Groundhog Day, and Don't Look Up. Many of them also became stars on Saturday Night Live. Something Wonderful Right Away features the pioneers of the empire that transformed American comedy. This new edition tells even more of the story. Included for the first time is an interview with Viola Spolin, the genius who invented theater games that were the foundation of improvisational theater. Also included are dozens of follow-up stories about Mike Nichols, Barbara Harris, Del Close, Joan Rivers, Alan Arkin, and Gilda Radner, plus 'You Only Shoot the Ones You Love,' the story of how this book's author, playwright Jeffrey Sweet, became so involved in the community he covered that he was captured by it"--Sweet, Jeffrey65a3ef20-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679456 "Rooted in a fruitful history, this manifesto for the next food revolution by acclaimed environmental historian Kate Brown speaks to nature lovers, food activists, social justice warriors, urban planners, WOOFers, and Idealists of all varieties. Is a trip to the farmer's market nearly a religious ritual for you? Do you love composting? This rich and fascinating history justifies your passions. Beginning in the 17th century, British peasants lost the commons from which they had fed themselves for generations when capitalists frowned on self-provisioning in order to encourage wage labor. But small-scale gardeners in Paris, Berlin, London and elsewhere fought back, building topsoil in the city with composted garbage and other animal and human waste. They created the most productive, sustainable agriculture in recorded human history, growing local, diverse, organic food on marginal land without burning fossil fuels, creating ecologically and socially diverse networks of flora, fauna, and people. In Nazi Berlin, working-class gardeners harbored dissidents ands Jews throughout the war. On the fringes of Washington, DC, Black Southern migrants built communities around gardens and orchards, the produce funding home-ownership. Behind the Iron Curtain, Soviet and post-Soviet garden allotments prevented a recurrence of mass famine. In post-war America, suburban lawns took on a totalitarian character: gardeners, particularly gardeners of color, fined and harangued for defying the flat green conformity of turf. Yet the creativity of gardeners inspires hope in the 21st century; in rust-belt Mansfield, OH, helping prisoners to imagine fruitful lives. in the sinking, nitrogen-soaked Netherlands, dependent on industrial food, a progressive movement for community gardens and food forests provide an inspiring vision of a vastly more sustainable future. Down to earth gardeners, working with each other and with nature, have reaped abundant harvests while fostering mutual aid and political engagement. Grafting contemporary experience and concerns onto every historical chapter, Kate Brown creates a mesmerizing hybrid of archival historical research (about half or two-thirds of the book) and contemporary personal interviews and experience, resulting in an eloquent narrative deeply rooted in history, full of colorful stories delivering eye-opening information. The food-industrial complex is the primary contributor to climate change. Call it a utopian dream, but urban gardening offers much-needed hope"-- Provided by publisher.Brown, Kate65a3ef21-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683205 "For beginners and advanced tarot enthusiasts alike, explores each tarot card not just with prescriptive meanings but exercises for deeper, more personalized exploration. Includes journal activities, spreads, and tables with keywords/correspondences"-- Provided by publisher.Dawn, Ethony65a3ef22-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671365 "Ghosts behind Glass is a moving exploration of displays of extinct animals in museums around the world. Dolly Jørgensen, a historian of the environment and technology, traveled to over seventy museums to walk their displays of extinct life, and she brings her expertise to this short, illustrated book of reflections. What do museum displays reveal about how we think and communicate about extinction? In a way that is, perhaps miraculously, both deeply sad and hopeful, Jørgensen thematically explores her encounters with what she calls the "ghosts behind glass." It would be easy to associate the contemporary extinction crisis with disappearance-after all, animal populations are rapidly disappearing-but this book instead turns our gaze to the ongoing presence of the extinct. Using a mix of historical storytelling and first-hand description, the chapters respectfully animate the remains of the extinct"--Jørgensen, Dolly65a3ef23-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674737 "This book explores dinosaur cognition, senses, behavior, and intelligence through accessible scientific studies"--Le Loeuff, Jean65a3ef24-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669793 "The Guide to U.S. HMOs and PPOs is a comprehensive source that provides detailed information about Health Maintenance Organizations and Preferred Provider Organizations nationwide, including key contacts. This edition details more information about more managed healthcare organizations than ever before."--NO AUTHOR65a3ef25-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671353 "Once, there were giants in the heavens: billion-dollar machines of wonder and science that flew to the outermost planets and told us what secrets had been lying in wait. In charge of the people and processes behind these missions was a humble father of five who did the job not for money or prestige but simply because it represented a challenge like no other. That man was John Casani. The full story of his unparalleled life and career is told here for the first time. Young Casani was obsessed with the mechanical world yet lacked direction in life. After restarting college for an engineering degree, he then whimsically road-tripped to California in the late 1950s and was hired, almost by accident, at Pasadena's secretive Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Beginning as a workaday technician, Casani rose through JPL's ranks to senior management--while battling politics, funding, physics, and occasionally colleagues. With inborn skill and uncommon methods he kept his troops focused on success. Casani ran nine-figure space missions off the index cards in his shirt pocket, once employed a live goat to press people into action, and even sent messages to aliens in space. Born to Explore examines a transitional period of space history, when planetary exploration faced threats from an adversarial space shuttle program that consumed the lion's share of NASA funding. Recounted by Jay Gallentine, Casani's life story unfolds in conjunction with the tribulations of the Galileo mission to Jupiter--a twisting case study of what can go wrong even with the best intentions and the best minds in the world at work."--Gallentine, Jay65a3ef26-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678481 They are in every American city and town--grandiose movie palaces, constructed during the heyday of the entertainment industry, that now stand abandoned, empty, decaying, or repurposed. Since 2005, the acclaimed photographic duo Marchand/Meffre have been traveling across the US to visit these early 20th-century relics. In hundreds of lushly coloured images, they have captured the rich architectural diversity of the theatres' exteriors, from neo renaissance to neo-Gothic, art nouveau to Bauhaus, and neo-Byzantine to Jugendstill. They have also stepped inside to capture the commonalities of a dying culture-- crumbling plaster, rows of broken crushed-velvet seats, peeling paint, defunct equipment, and abandoned concession stands--as well as their transformation into bingo halls, warehouses, fitness centres, flea markets, parking lots, and grocery stores. Using a large format camera, the photographers' carefully composed images range from landscape exteriors to starkly beautiful closeups. Presented here in a gorgeous oversized format, exquisitely printed with superior inks and spot varnish, this illustrated eulogy for the American movie palace is certain to become a modern-day classic.Marchand, Yves65a3ef27-2223-11f1-a339-0a39ee06db20Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:44 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675380 "For her entire adult life, Oprah Winfrey has struggled with her weight. She never thought in her lifetime, medicines would provide hope, health, and healing for people like her. But as her conversations with Dr. Ania Jastreboff from the Yale School of Medicine reveal, we've learned that having obesity is not a choice. It's not a question of willpower.Jastreboff, Ania M.72e6293a-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679614 "Sociologist Robert J. Sampson's influential research redefines how we view crime and youth outcomes in the Unites States. By shifting the focus from individual and family traits to generational change and social character, he reveals the flaws in our assumptions about life trajectories and advocates for a fresh approach to social policy."-- Provided by publisher.Sampson, Robert J.72e6293b-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677034 "From Dorothy Roberts, author of killing the black body and a writer who "has brilliantly illuminated the black experience in America for decades" (Bryan Stevenson), comes a spirited and riveting memoir of growing up in an interracial family in 1960s Chicago and a daughter's journey to understand her parents' marriage-and her own identity"--Roberts, Dorothy E.72e6293c-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671933 "An illuminating, hilarious, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them from an emergency medicine doctor."--Provided by publisher.Alker, Ashely72e6293d-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675616 "For more than twenty years, University of Chicago professor J. Eric Oliver has taught a legendary course--The Intelligible Self--that students routinely describe as life-changing. Now, in How to Know Your Self, he brings the best of that classroom experience to readers everywhere, guiding us through the most profound and meaningful journey of all: understanding who we really are. With warmth, wit, and an eye for the unexpected, Oliver draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, physics, and ancient philosophy to explore the mystery of the self. What is this thing we call "me"? How does it take shape? Oliver tackles these questions and shows us that the answers we've inherited--and even the ones we've come to ourselves--are often more illusion than truth. Drawing on decades of teaching, research, and personal experience, Oliver offers something deeper than quick fixes or life hacks: How to Know Your Self reveals a transformative new understanding of what it means to be a person--what it means to have and be a "self"--and shows how that insight can fundamentally reshape the way we live this one life we're given."--Provided by publisher.Oliver, J. Eric72e6293e-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679102 "Love is humankind's supreme gift. Paulo Coelho, the internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist, teaches us how to embrace it"--Provided by publisher.Coelho, Paulo72e6293f-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677077 "This utterly captivating symphonic story of city, a visionary, and the way our politics changed forever is told through the very specific people of Burlington, beginning with Dan Chiasson's own mall-punk friends of the 1980s: in a video that would go viral decades later in 2020, they engaged with the itinerant carpenter turned socialist mayoral candidate, and there in that food court, the seeds of everything that was Bernie were sown. Dan, uniquely placed to bring a deep insider's perspective, knew all the players: the conservative French-Canadian Catholics whose great grandparents had worked in the mills (his own); the puppeteers and hippies and NYC transplants looking for land and "authenticity" in Vermont; the developers involved in the era's Robert Moses urban-renewal schemes; the corrupt old-school Dems at their table in the local dive; and even Ben and Jerry who became Ben and Jerry's right there in town. They all made up the mosh pit of the Burlington that Bernie captivated, running on the slogan "Burlington is not for sale," to become the modern era's first socialist mayor, intimate with his constituents across workers, cops, lefties, and the little old ladies who organized their streets; he also boasted a foreign policy, a sudden national profile, and a bullhorn to speak to Ronald Reagan. In the tradition of J. Anthony Lukas's Common Ground and the documentary films of Frederick Wiseman, this epic of American city life delves into the gossip--and the exhilaration--around Bernie's unlikely rise, as we watch an American place transformed one diner coffee, one neighborhood door-knock at a time. Full of Sanders himself, reflecting and raging, hitting his themes, forging alliances with all comers, this is a mesmerizing portrait of a politician, a place, and a movement that would change America"-- Provided by publisher.Chiasson, Dan72e62940-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679091 "Optimism isn't about pretending everything is fine. It's about staying open and flexible-especially when it's not. In this fresh, science-backed debut, professional psychologist and media expert Dr. Deepika Chopra shows us how to build the kind of optimism that can actually withstand real life"--Chopra, Deepika72e62941-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674984 "A practical, science-based road map to identify and eliminate hid den inflammation--the root cause of chronic health issues--through diet, lifestyle changes, and environmental modifications that will help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and vitality in just thirty days."--Provided by publisher.Redd, Josh72e62942-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675058 "A Rolling Stone journalist presents the story of the late singer- songwriter Justin Townes Earle."--Provided by publisher.Bernstein, Jonathan72e62943-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678959 "A revelatory book that lifts the curtain on America's most consequential public deception: how the rich get richer using tools the government gave them. Amid conflicting narratives about the drivers of wealth and inequality in the United States, one constant hovers in the background: the US tax code. No political force has been more consequential-or more utterly opaque-than the 7,000-page document that details who pays what in American society and government. Most of us have a sense that it's an unfair system. But does anyone know exactly how it's unfair? Legal scholar Ray D. Madoff knows. In The Second Estate, she offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of America's byzantine system of taxation, laying bare not only its capacity to consolidate wealth but also the mechanisms by which it has created two fundamentally separate American societies: the working Americans who pay and the ultra-rich who benefit. This is not a story of offshore accounts or secret tax havens. In The Second Estate, Madoff shows that the US system itself has, over time, been stripped and reconstituted such that it now offers a series of secret paths, hidden in plain sight, for wealthy people in the know to avoid taxation altogether. Through the strategic avoidance of traditional income, leveraging of investments and debt, and exploitation of rules designed to promote charitable giving, America's wealthy do more than just pay less than their share; they remove themselves from the tax system entirely. Wealth becomes its own sovereign state, and the living is surprisingly-and maddeningly-cheap"--Madoff, Ray D.72e62944-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675054 "In 1776, one man's words--and the determination of American patriots--allowed our nation to survive its first crisis."--Provided by publisher.Kelly, Jack72e62945-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675364 "A history of the economics of warfare from the Viking Age to our current era, revealing how armed conflict has influenced world power."--Provided by publisher.Weldon, Duncan72e62946-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675033 "Jay Belsky argues for a Darwinian interpretation of effects of childhood trauma on "antisocial" adult behavior. The claim that such behavior is dysfunctional is fraught with bias. Instead, adult aggression, promiscuity, etc. may reflect adaptation to danger and instability. We merely assume that "well-behaved" people are developmentally normal."--Belsky, Jay72e62947-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675976 "Just ask a certain animated blue dog we all love: Play-centered parenting is what every young child wants and needs, yet it's hard to manage in today's busy, hectic world. How can real-life parents with real responsibilities and stresses drop everything to be silly with their kids? You don't need to be a trained actor to engage in your child's imaginative world. It's easier than it sounds, and far more powerful than you can imagine. With the techniques found in Making It Up, accompanied by playful illustrations from Cory Reid, you'll have more energy, more confidence, and a stronger relationship with your kids in just ten minutes a day. And you might just find yourself having fun!"--Mannino, Christopher72e62948-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682222 "March 2028. Russian troops capture the small Estonian town of Narva and the island of Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea. After a victorious peace deal in Ukraine, Putin's long-mooted encroachment into the Baltic states has begun. What if Ukraine was only the beginning? What will the NATO alliance decide? Will they risk nuclear war? Day by day and hour by hour, renowned political scientist Carlo Masala plays out what might happen when the President of the United States is called on to uphold NATO's commitment to mutual defense, just as China's maneuvers in Asia provide Russia with the perfect cover. A timely, gripping, and thought-provoking scenario, If Russia Wins shows how our world order is poised on a knife-edge. In the United States, we are accustomed to everything working out in our favor, in the end. But what if it doesn't? What if Russia wins?"--Masala, Carlo72e62949-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669076 "Everything there is to know about foam rolling.Complete Guide to Foam Rolling, Second Edition, is the essential resource for anyone looking to move better, feel better, and recover more effectively. Foam rolling before, during, or after a workout can help increase blood circulation, allowing muscles to work more efficiently, reduce stiffness, enhance range of motion, and initiate the recovery process to reduce soreness.The second edition is now in full color and has been extensively updated with new information about the benefits of foam rolling and similar devices, such as percussion massagers. With the latest research included, you will discover the scientific rationale behind using foam rollers to aid in recovery.You'll learn to apply the science of foam rolling with step-by-step instructions for 37 of the most effective foam rolling techniques for muscle preparation and recovery. Use therapeutic movements to help ease pain and restore function-all while reducing the risk of injury. Learn to breathe, relax, and roll through tight spots as part of your warm-up, flexibility work, and recovery. Then adapt any of the ready-to-use protocols or create a customized program to address specific problem areas as well as your overall muscle and nervous system needs.Complete Guide to Foam Rolling, Second Edition, is your chance to effectively implement foam rolling into your routine. Invest in your body, and give it the care and attention it needs to rest, recover, and perform at its very best.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam"--Stull, Kyle72e6294a-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677348 "Neuro-linguistic Programming For Dummies walks you through the fundamentals of NLP, helping you gain insights into how and why you--and others--think, communicate (both verbally and non-verbally), and behave; often the result of early experiences, emotional conditioning, and unconscious beliefs formed over time. Understanding the patterns that you operate daily enables you to consciously do more of what works for you to create the results you want in your life and less of what gets in the way of your success. With this deeper understanding about yourself, your goals become more tailored to who you truly are--and more achievable as a result. By understanding how others operate, you can adjust the way you communicate to create deeper rapport and exercise greater trust, influence, and clarity."--Provided by publisher.Ready, Romilla72e6294b-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671365 "Ghosts behind Glass is a moving exploration of displays of extinct animals in museums around the world. Dolly Jørgensen, a historian of the environment and technology, traveled to over seventy museums to walk their displays of extinct life, and she brings her expertise to this short, illustrated book of reflections. What do museum displays reveal about how we think and communicate about extinction? In a way that is, perhaps miraculously, both deeply sad and hopeful, Jørgensen thematically explores her encounters with what she calls the "ghosts behind glass." It would be easy to associate the contemporary extinction crisis with disappearance-after all, animal populations are rapidly disappearing-but this book instead turns our gaze to the ongoing presence of the extinct. Using a mix of historical storytelling and first-hand description, the chapters respectfully animate the remains of the extinct"--Jørgensen, Dolly72e6294c-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682839 "A superb collection of true-crime stories-written by the magazine's legendary feature writer, Skip Hollandsworth-which reminds us why America is perennially obsessed with the genre. Skip Hollandsworth has been covering true crime since long before the podcasts, networks, and television shows discovered it. Texas born and bred, the revered journalist joined Texas Monthly in 1989, and the stories he has written over three-plus decades have helped define a locale and a culture. Curated by Hollandsworth, She Kills brings together the favorite stories he has written for the magazine, from the tale of the high schooler who grew so close to dear old Dad that she had "no choice" but to poison his refried beans, to the suburban dentist who killed her loving husband by driving over him three times with his teenage daughter in the car. These are expertly crafted tales that will stop readers in their tracks and leave them gasping with shock and pleasure. Each story is updated by Hollandsworth, who provides background on his original storytelling and new information on the perpetrators and victims, where available. She Kills is jaw-dropping, addictively readable compendium of the evil that women do. And why"--Hollandsworth, Skip72e6294d-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682275 "When people think of minimalism, they imagine white walls, Scandinavian furniture, and no more than 100 things-all of which must spark joy. But with this emphasis on aesthetics, we lose track of the true potential of adopting a minimalist mindset, that the notion of "less" is a choice. It is an option that is intricately connected to finding freedom from a life of overwhelm. And that freedom is more than a feeling. It is a mindset that we must embrace and embody day by day, moment by moment. Freedom, Platt maintains, is determined by our choices. How we choose to spend our time. How we choose to expend our energy. What and who we choose to prioritize. What and who we choose to bear as our responsibilities. What and who we deem deserving of our resources-physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, intellectually, and monetarily. Finding freedom from a life of overwhelm requires us to do the exact opposite of what we have been taught and told to do: we must choose ourselves over the profit and pleasure of others. Written in Platt's winning voice and with full of step by step guidance, Less is Liberation is the book we all need to reclaim our lives and our energy"--Platt, Christine A.72e6294e-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682209 "How people have reimagined the story of the ten plagues of Egypt, from antiquity to our own era of relentless catastrophe. People have been telling and retelling stories about disasters for as long as they have been telling stories. One of the oldest of such stories is the ten plagues in the book of Exodus, the series of disasters that forced the Egyptians to liberate the Israelites. These plagues packed enough catastrophe to fill a series of summer blockbusters -- rivers of blood, invasions of frogs and insects, mass disease, fiery hail, smothering darkness, and a midnight massacre of the firstborn. The story of the ten plagues resonates today, as we try to make sense of such calamities of modern life as pandemics, climate change, and war. In Disasters of Biblical Proportions, Steven Weitzman explores how people of later ages -- artists, writers, activists, philosophers, believers and unbelievers alike -- have reshaped the story of the ten plagues to give expression to their own trauma, outrage, guilt, humor, and hope. Tracing the interpretation and retelling of each plague across time and space, Weitzman uncovers how this ancient tale found new meaning among Jews, Christians, and Muslims and continues to shape how people today understand the present and envision the future. Even as it recounts the history of how the ten plagues have been reimagined, Disasters of Biblical Proportions is also a history of people's search for shelter from the calamities of their own times--and of humanity's striving for justice, freedom, and redemption."--Weitzman, Steven72e6294f-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669793 "The Guide to U.S. HMOs and PPOs is a comprehensive source that provides detailed information about Health Maintenance Organizations and Preferred Provider Organizations nationwide, including key contacts. This edition details more information about more managed healthcare organizations than ever before."--NO AUTHOR72e62950-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671353 "Once, there were giants in the heavens: billion-dollar machines of wonder and science that flew to the outermost planets and told us what secrets had been lying in wait. In charge of the people and processes behind these missions was a humble father of five who did the job not for money or prestige but simply because it represented a challenge like no other. That man was John Casani. The full story of his unparalleled life and career is told here for the first time. Young Casani was obsessed with the mechanical world yet lacked direction in life. After restarting college for an engineering degree, he then whimsically road-tripped to California in the late 1950s and was hired, almost by accident, at Pasadena's secretive Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Beginning as a workaday technician, Casani rose through JPL's ranks to senior management--while battling politics, funding, physics, and occasionally colleagues. With inborn skill and uncommon methods he kept his troops focused on success. Casani ran nine-figure space missions off the index cards in his shirt pocket, once employed a live goat to press people into action, and even sent messages to aliens in space. Born to Explore examines a transitional period of space history, when planetary exploration faced threats from an adversarial space shuttle program that consumed the lion's share of NASA funding. Recounted by Jay Gallentine, Casani's life story unfolds in conjunction with the tribulations of the Galileo mission to Jupiter--a twisting case study of what can go wrong even with the best intentions and the best minds in the world at work."--Gallentine, Jay72e62951-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682873 "Does it feel like the world--including your world--is falling apart? In What Is Wrong with the World? Tim Keller shows us why understanding sin frees us to embrace God's immeasurable love and to look at the world, and our own lives, not with despair but with hope"-- Provided by publisher.Keller, Timothy72e62952-22ec-11f1-b92c-0a39ee06db20Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:03:56 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679117 "Unflinchingly honest and darkly funny, You with the Sad Eyes unveils a side of Christina Applegate we've never seen, forever cementing her formidable and iconoclastic legacy."--Provided by publisher.Applegate, Christinaab9503ea-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677259 "... Lisa peels back the curtain on her rollercoaster career and her unapologetic approach to life, dishing on the highs, the lows, and the "did-she-really-just-say-that?" moments that made her a household name. Yes, she's spilling all the tea from the soundstages of Days of Our Lives to the drama of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but she's also opening up about what it means to grow older in an industry obsessed with youth, the lessons she's learned about reinvention, parenting a daughter with a chronic illness, keeping her well-documented marriage alive and healthy, and being forced to grieve in public after the loss of her mother and beloved Beverly Hills fan favorite, Lois."--Provided by publisher.Rinna, Lisaab9503eb-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675015 "Amanda Holden spent years working in investment management, where she saw exactly who gets access to the power, ease, and opportunity money can bring--and it wasn't people like her friends. She also saw how the financial system is designed to feel exclusive and confusing, and how it blames individuals for economic problems they didn't create. So, Amanda left her finance job to launch Invested Development, a financial education company where she has taught more than twenty-five thousand students how to invest with radical clarity, accessibility, and joy."--Provided by publisher.Holden, Amandaab9503ec-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675004 "The first major investigation into the American sports gambling industry"--Funt, Dannyab9503ed-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678406 Television actor and cooking show maven Valerie Bertinelli strips away the polished façade and shares what it's really like to grow older, love harder, and start over. Now in her mid-sixties, [she] reflects on the hard-won lessons of aging, self-worth, and letting go. From her experiences with menopause, relationships, and family trauma, she writes with clarity and compassion about the insecurities that have haunted her for decades: shame and anxiety about her body, and the false belief that her value depended on perfection. Through it all, Valerie reflects on the quiet, daily work of self-acceptance -- the kind that doesn't make headlines but changes lives. Getting Naked isn't just a story of survival. It's a reckoning -- with her past, her family history, and the generational pain that shaped her. It's about the myths we believe when we're young -- about beauty, love, success -- and how we carry them until they break us open. It's about unlearning the script that says women must please, endure, and stay silent"--Bertinelli, Valerieab9503ee-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671934 "A rallying cry to fight the commodification of human attention and reclaim our humanity, by a group of writers, artists, and activists in the vanguard of the movement"-- Provided by publisher.NO AUTHORab9503ef-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675388 "To many, Tucker Carlson is synonymous with modern conservative politics. Carlson has been present on our screens for almost three decades and is as infamous for his bow tie as he is for his increasingly extreme right-wing views. But those who knew Carlson in his earlier days in political journalism remember a very different man--a serious and gifted writer and commentator who enjoyed debating with liberal friends and calling out conservative failures in equal measure. Now after watching Carlson turn away from measured reporting, while simultaneously gaining unparalleled power in Donald Trump's Republican Party, most are left asking, What the hell happened to Tucker?"--Provided by publisher.Zengerle, Jasonab9503f0-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675052 "The story of how one man--a librarian for the KGB--became a trait or to the intelligence agency, stealing the most prized Soviet-era archives and smuggling them to the West."--Provided by publisher.Corera, Gordenab9503f1-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678462 "The book offers step-by-step instructions to building your bot and putting it into use--even if you don't know how to code. You'll learn how to reduce your workload, improve your company's efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and accomplish a ton of other useful business goals, like creating automated marketing campaigns and new sales strategies."--Mirabella, Kelly Nobleab9503f2-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2676980 "From viral social media sensation Dr. Zachary Rubin, an in-depth look at both common and surprising allergies, spotlighting patient stories, the history and science behind allergies, common myths, treatment options, and more"--Provided by publisher.Rubin, Zacharyab9503f3-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675059 "... award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees--as well as the cotton shrub--are intertwined with Black history and culture. She reveals how knowledge surrounding these trees has shaped America since the very beginning. As Montgomery shows, trees are material witnesses to the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants."--Provided by publisher.Montgomery, Beronda L.ab9503f4-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682413 "Medicare 101 simplifies the complex Medicare regulations and policies, guiding you through a clear, step-by-step path to understanding the vital US health care program. Discover Medicare's critical role in the US health care system today, its future implications for retirees, and how to easily decode the choices available using this guide's straightforward structure. With this book, you will master the art of calculating Medicare costs, comparing Part A, Part B, and supplemental coverage options, and maximizing your Medicare benefits for long-term savings. Whether you're planning for retirement or helping a loved one navigate their health care options, this guide is the ultimate resource for navigating Medicare's complexities. Packed with practical tips and advice, Medicare 101 provides the essential tools to help retirees and caregivers make informed health care decisions"--Lankford, Kimberlyab9503f5-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679102 "Love is humankind's supreme gift. Paulo Coelho, the internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist, teaches us how to embrace it"--Provided by publisher.Coelho, Pauloab9503f6-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678288 "Carl Radke's path from reality TV's party-loving star to a life centered around recovery has been anything but straightforward. Famous for his role on Summer House, Carl's journey in the spotlight has forced him to confront personal battles under public scrutiny. Beyond the cameras, he's faced struggles with addiction, the weight of toxic masculinity, the heartbreaking loss of his brother, and a quest to find real joy in a world that equates fun with alcohol"--Radke, Carlab9503f7-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677077 "This utterly captivating symphonic story of city, a visionary, and the way our politics changed forever is told through the very specific people of Burlington, beginning with Dan Chiasson's own mall-punk friends of the 1980s: in a video that would go viral decades later in 2020, they engaged with the itinerant carpenter turned socialist mayoral candidate, and there in that food court, the seeds of everything that was Bernie were sown. Dan, uniquely placed to bring a deep insider's perspective, knew all the players: the conservative French-Canadian Catholics whose great grandparents had worked in the mills (his own); the puppeteers and hippies and NYC transplants looking for land and "authenticity" in Vermont; the developers involved in the era's Robert Moses urban-renewal schemes; the corrupt old-school Dems at their table in the local dive; and even Ben and Jerry who became Ben and Jerry's right there in town. They all made up the mosh pit of the Burlington that Bernie captivated, running on the slogan "Burlington is not for sale," to become the modern era's first socialist mayor, intimate with his constituents across workers, cops, lefties, and the little old ladies who organized their streets; he also boasted a foreign policy, a sudden national profile, and a bullhorn to speak to Ronald Reagan. In the tradition of J. Anthony Lukas's Common Ground and the documentary films of Frederick Wiseman, this epic of American city life delves into the gossip--and the exhilaration--around Bernie's unlikely rise, as we watch an American place transformed one diner coffee, one neighborhood door-knock at a time. Full of Sanders himself, reflecting and raging, hitting his themes, forging alliances with all comers, this is a mesmerizing portrait of a politician, a place, and a movement that would change America"-- Provided by publisher.Chiasson, Danab9503f8-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682366 "Become fluent in the language of real estate and advance your financial goals with 350 clear, straightforward definitions and explanations that you need to succeed."--Provided by publisher.Yoegel, John A.ab9503f9-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675964 "For 600 years, the ancient kingdom of Carthage dominated the western Mediterranean, rising from a small city on the coast of North Africa, founded in the ninth century BCE, to the region's largest, richest empire in the third. The home of Hannibal and Dido, of war elephants and enormous wealth, beauty, and technological sophistication, at its height Carthage commanded one of the ancient world's great navies and territory spanning the coast of northwestern Africa, modern-day Spain, Sardinia, Sicily, and beyond. It was inevitable that the Carthaginians came to vie with Rome for ultimate supremacy over the Mediterranean; the epic conflict stretched over more than one century, three wars, and 43 years of active fighting. When at last Carthage fell and the city was destroyed, the history of the realm and the Carthaginians was subsumed by their conquerors, and the story of the real Carthage was lost. In this groundbreaking new history-the first in more than a decade-rising-star ancient historian Eve MacDonald tells the essential story of the lost culture of Carthage and of its forgotten people, using brand-new archaeological analysis to uncover the history behind the legend. Taking readers on a journey from the Phoenician Levant of the early Iron Age to the Atlantic and all along the coast of Africa, Carthage puts the city and the story of North Africa once again at the center of Mediterranean history. Reclaimed from the Romans, this is the Carthaginian version of the dramatic tale-revealing to us that, without Carthage, there would be no Rome"--|cProvided by publisher.MacDonald, Eveab9503fa-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675044 "A gripping blend of travelogue and frontline reporting that reveals how climate change, military ambition, and economic opportunity are transforming the Arctic into the epicenter of a new cold war, where a struggle for dominance between the planet's great powers heralds the next global conflict."--Provided by publisher.Rosen, Kenneth R.ab9503fb-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682076 "Practice a new framework for dismantling racial bias in our socie ty, our workplaces, and ourselves: by learning to detect it as well as people of color do."--Provided by publisher.Carter, Evelyn R.ab9503fc-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671381 "When Nick Wolny became a personal finance editor, he noticed how often typical money advice clashed with the exuberance of queer culture. Once he dug deeper, Nick identified why certain financial obstacles hit queer people harder--and how behaviors of seeking out acceptance can have a major impact on our hearts, minds, and wallets. In Money Proud, Nick shares his financial expertise through a lavender lens to help you construct your roadmap to financial independence and personal prosperity."--Provided by publisher.Wolny, Nickab9503fd-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682388 "Welcome to parenthood! Having a baby is both exciting...and terrifying. Let's face it, you suddenly have a huge responsibility. Your new parent crash course will leave you with questions, from the basic (What's THAT in my baby's diaper?) to the serious (Why is my baby screaming?). When you're scrolling online for answers, you're more likely to be overwhelmed than reassured when it's hard to tell what information is credible and put it into context. Baby 411 comes to the rescue! For over twenty years, more than a million readers have turned to Dr. Ari Brown and her trusted guide for clear facts, straightforward answers, and peace of mind. In its eleventh edition, Dr. Brown shares the latest research and real talk you need to make the best decisions for your child's health, including: The Baby 411 Two-Week Survival Guide: Master the basics of newborn care; Secrets to sleeping through the night: Yes, it's possible! Learn how to establish healthy sleep routines, avoid setbacks, and prevent the dreaded sleep regressions your friends warn you about; Strategies for fearless feeding: Find proven tips for breastfeeding, combo feeding, selecting formula, baby-led weaning, and food allergy prevention; Key milestones: What's normal and what's not? Learn how to recognize developmental red flags; And common illnesses and first aid: Are you up late at night with a feverish baby? Know when to run to the ER, call the doctor, or stay home. Beloved by families and pediatricians alike, Baby 411 will quickly become your best friend, easing fears and empowering you with its honest, judgment-free support"-- Provided by publisher.Brown, Ariab9503fe-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675403 "From the renowned iconoclast investor comes a brilliant account of sixty years spent hunting for value and sidestepping bubbles in a changing financial world. When Jeremy Grantham entered the investment business in the 1960s, he brought the thrifty Quaker values and Yorkshire independence he had been raised with. While other money managers were focused on blue chip stocks, he studied stock market history and constructed by hand the first indices for small-cap and value stocks. Charting their ebb and flow, he could see clearly the powerful force that would become central to his investment philosophy: mean reversion, "the heartbreaking principle that good times always revert back to more boring, more ordinary times." In the early 1970s Grantham launched the first index mutual fund. Soon after, he cofounded GMO and spent the firm's early earnings on a hard drive the size of an industrial washing machine, becoming the first firm to use a computer for investment analysis. The quantitative style they pioneered would soon take over the industry. In the late 1990s Grantham acquired notoriety as a "permabear" for refusing to buy into the dotcom mania. Clients left in droves-one called him "dangerously persuasive and totally wrong"-but he was vindicated when the bubble burst in 2000. Yet while his wealth grew, so did his alarm at the disastrous consequences of short-term thinking not just for investors but for the very future of the planet, and he has directed nearly all his wealth to environmental protection. Written with his former colleague, the bestselling financial historian Edward Chancellor, The Making of a Permabear is replete with investment insights and provides a compellingly candid and witty insider's tour of the booms and busts of the past half century"--Grantham, Jeremyab9503ff-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675411 "For decades, late-night television has blared a familiar refrain: 'If you or a loved one has been injured by X product...' But behind those ads lies a lesser-known world where elaborate scams revictimize the injured. Why else would thousands of women with health insurance take out loans with astronomical interest rates and fly to south Florida to have their pelvic mesh surgically removed at a chiropractor's clinic? [This book provides] a damning investigation of a scheme made possible by a medical and legal complex that too often views women's bodies as cash machines and fails to take their pain seriously. As Burch unfurls each level to the scheme, we meet an enthralling cast of characters, from a world class scam artist who reaped tens of millions of dollars at a south Florida call center, to the ultimate white shoe power lawyer who defended Big Pharma but became an unlikely hero, to a newly minted small-town Arkansas attorney who advocated for the unseen and unheard"--Burch, Elizabeth Chambleeab950400-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675594 "Public health is an unusual discipline -- a combination of science, sociology, politics, and logistics--with a simple goal: to create the conditions for human thriving. At the moment, Americans, regardless of what macroeconomic statistics might suggest, are decidedly not thriving: from our failed covid response to our epidemics of depression and isolation to our inadequate healthcare system, Americans are in a state of deep malaise. Michelle Williams, one of the country's true innovators in public health, reaches back into the past to draw out the lessons that public health has to offer for our time and into the future. She tells the hidden history of public health in America--how radicals and renegades from WEB DuBois to Jane Addams to the activists of ACT UP helped lead what she calls "the great escape" from human suffering that is at the heart of the public health mission. As she takes readers from one dramatic story to the next, she draws out the lessons that apply to our time, and makes the compelling argument that it is public health, rather than standard economic metrics or partisan politics, that should drive our country's policies and political culture -- and that if we fail to prioritize health and well-being for everyone, we have failed as a society. She ends by pointing to the ideas and policies that have the potential to transform this country and fulfill our founding creed--to "promote the general welfare for ourselves and our posterity." Here is a dramatic, sweeping history that enables us to better understand the past--the victories, defeats, and tipping points that compelled us to take action--and what we need to do in the future to address new and novel threats, and complete the unfinished business of public health"-- Provided by publisher.Williams, Michelle A. (Epidemiologist)ab950401-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673799 "The Big Book of Tarot Symbols is a beginner's guide to the most fun and mysterious aspect of tarot written by bestselling tarot author, Liz Dean"--Dean, Lizab950402-23b5-11f1-9a29-0a39ee06db20Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:19 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679117 "Unflinchingly honest and darkly funny, You with the Sad Eyes unveils a side of Christina Applegate we've never seen, forever cementing her formidable and iconoclastic legacy."--Provided by publisher.Applegate, Christinad88ce3bc-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678462 "The book offers step-by-step instructions to building your bot and putting it into use--even if you don't know how to code. You'll learn how to reduce your workload, improve your company's efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and accomplish a ton of other useful business goals, like creating automated marketing campaigns and new sales strategies."--Mirabella, Kelly Nobled88ce3bd-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675986 "A risky undercover reporting trip along Russia's great mother-river, the Volga, reveals the tortuous history and frightening current fantasies of a nation."--Provided by publisher.Mian, Marzio G.d88ce3be-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671963 "The gritty memoir of a former US Marine and Presidential Guard, who, after being unjustly held and abused in a Russian gulag for three years and freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange, seeks revenge against his former Russian captors by volunteering to fight in Ukraine."--Provided by publisher.Reed, Trevord88ce3bf-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674999 "In this lively and insightful book, Japonica Brown-Saracino traces how a concept originally intended to describe the brick-and-mortar transformation of neighborhoods has come to characterize transformations that have little to do with cities. She describes how journalists, artists, filmmakers, novelists, and academics use gentrification as a symbolic device to mourn how everyday pleasures and forms of self-expression--from music to marijuana, kale, and tattoos--entered the domain of the elite. She weighs the implications of turning to gentrification as a tool to tell stories, entertain audiences, and communicate political messages. Relying on vivid examples, the book reveals how the term today expresses widespread ambivalence about rising economic inequality and unease with a variety of forms of social change. This pathbreaking book forces us to think about whether the wide-ranging way we use gentrification dilutes its meaning and stymies efforts to identify and resist urban displacement. Drawing on everything from film and television to novels and art, The Death and Life of Gentrification sheds critical light on the changing meaning of gentrification in contemporary life"--Brown-Saracino, Japonicad88ce3c0-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675030 "A sparkling, funny, and often wrenching portrait-in-essays on the dairy industry, queer intimacy, family, fluidity, whiteness, and cows. For decades, Megan Milks has wondered what it means to share a last name with the classic white American beverage. Now, Milks takes on their namesake subject in all its dimensions, venturing into the worlds of small dairies, bovine genetics, and manure while also turning their eye on their family and themself. The resulting essays connect the dots between human lactation, Big Dairy, being queer and lonely, climate change, transmasculinity, the bull semen industry, the milky roots of white supremacy, and the best practices for giving and receiving a hug. With Mega Milk, Megan Milks confirms their place as one of our most exciting queer thinkers and writers."--Milks, Megand88ce3c1-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675374 "Interweaving personal and historical narratives and making use of contemporary sources, Graham Robb's lively exploration of Britain through the ages peels back the layers of this island nation and shows how it came to be. We follow Robb as he travels along the warpaths of long-forgotten kings, under the chalk ramparts and grassy folds of ancient hill-towns, down the ghost trails of Roman and Saxon streets. Armed with poignant observations and an infectious love for his subject, Robb recounts the epic stories of wars and conquests, of feuding kings and rebellious peasants, of innovations and upheavals, from the creation of Stonehenge to the dawn of the railway, from the advent of multiculturalism to the recent political earthquakes--distilling a social, political, and geographical history of Britain that is at once panoramic and intimate, poignant and entertaining."--Provided by publisher.Robb, Grahamd88ce3c2-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675390 "In his debut book, Ben Lippett distils his years of experience as a professional chef in restaurants all over the world to reveal the hows and whys behind everything we do when preparing food. Through over 100 recipes you'll learn skills and techniques that can be applied to any recipe, enabling you to chop, fold, sauté and whisk your way through this book and gain confidence and competence in the kitchen"--Lippett, Bend88ce3c3-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675988 "Why do people with addiction use drugs self-destructively? Why don't they quit out of self-concern? Why does the rat in the experiment, alone in a cage, press the lever again and again for cocaine--to the point of death? In this pathbreaking book, Hanna Pickard proposes a new paradigm for understanding the puzzle of addiction. For too long, our thinking has been hostage to a false dichotomy: either addiction is a brain disease, or it is a moral failing. Pickard argues that it is neither, and that both models stifle addiction research and fail people who need help."--Provided by publisher.Pickard, Hannad88ce3c4-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675055 "Osama is a Palestinian professor, originally from Gaza, who cannot leave the West Bank city of Ramallah. Sari is an Israeli-American lawyer and long-distance runner who petitions Israel's Supreme Court for his right to travel freely. When the case began, neither expected to fall in love--and when it was over, nobody expected their love to endure"--Bashi, Sarid88ce3c5-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674985 "Blending biography and archival history, After the Flood asks of Bob Dylan, "If your dreams are fulfilled at twenty, what do you do with the rest of your life?" A prevailing narrative goes: Bob Dylan, the voice of Sixties counterculture, disappeared in the 1970s, then released arguably the worst music of his career in the 1980s-only to be resurrected in 2016, when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Dylan's concerts once began with an announcer intoning a deadpan version of just such a narrative. That is not this story. Drawing on thousands of pages of archival materials, After the Flood reveals Dylan's output during the last three decades as his most ambitious yet. Across an abecedarium of chapters surveying his albums, performances, films, and books since the early 1990s, celebrated poet and biographer Robert Polito shows how Dylan evolved a late musical style that has embodied and resisted its era-interweaving Ovid and Americana, film noir and the Civil War. Imaginatively researched, After the Flood is both an essential revision and continuation of the Dylan saga"-- Provided by publisher.Polito, Robertd88ce3c6-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675969 "Fair Game explores the role of sports in the lives of transgender youth and adults, offering a comprehensive, nuanced, and multivoiced picture of the transgender athletic experience. Through a woven collection of the narratives from a marginalized population, Fair Game examines the patterns of fear and gender stereotypes that undergird anti-trans legislation and offers helpful historical and political context about sex segregation in sports and how bodies (including trans bodies) work in sports."--Provided by publisher.Roscher, Ellied88ce3c7-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2680779 "Presented by a hospitality veteran and an authority on drinks, th is non-alcoholic cocktail book is organized by seven different taste profiles."--Provided by publisher.Debary, Johnd88ce3c8-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2680748 "Discover how to transform your life in just 21 days with the most accessible guide to Ayurveda ever written. This simple and practical book distils the profound principles of Ayurveda into an actionable plan for modern living, to benefit your sleep, gut, mood and more."--Provided by publisher.Pandya, Nidhi Bhanshalid88ce3c9-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675385 " How did the son of a laundress for local brothels end up one of America's most powerful politicians and the Senate's most bare-knuckled Democrat? Political journalist Jon Ralston gives us the first full biography of Harry Reid, the five-time Senator from Nevada whose ruthlessness and tenacity produced the most groundbreaking legislation of the late 20th century, and who also invented the tactics that would keep his Democratic Party in control. For that, he inspired loyalty and derision, admiration and disdain. But his legacy of change speaks for itself."--Provided by publisher.Ralston, Jond88ce3ca-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682053 "Learn to speak, read, write and understand Polish!"--Provided by publisher.Michalak-Gray, Joannad88ce3cb-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682433 Notorious bad boy of Italian painting, Caravaggio is now considered one of the greatest influences in all art history. This neat catalogue raisonné reproduces all of Caravaggio's paintings as well as a number of dramatic details of his boundary-breaking realism. Five accompanying chapters trace Caravaggio's artistic daring and his equally...Schütze, Sebastiand88ce3cc-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677037 "A thrilling celebration of a forgotten early American renegade, Not Your Founding Father reconsiders just how radical the American experiment could have been."--Provided by publisher.Sankovitch, Ninad88ce3cd-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674991 "A dazzling memoir about one woman's coexistence with bears in the boreal forest and a singular meditation on sibling loss."--Provided by publisher.Moyles, Trinad88ce3ce-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679336 "A true crime investigation into the murder of the relatives of Albert Einstein, set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Florence during WWII."--Provided by publisher.Harding, Thomasd88ce3cf-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679795 "This guide, authored by attorneys with experience in guiding trustees, includes information on how to administer a living trust step by step. It discusses how to: determine whether to accept the role of trustee; establish ongoing trusts for surviving spouses, children, or beneficiaries with special needs; manage and invest trust assets; seek assistance from lawyers, financial planners, and other professionals; address tax obligations and prepare necessary accountings; communicate effectively with beneficiaries; and distribute trust property appropriately. Includes summaries of state laws and a sample trust"-- Provided by publisher.Hanks, Lizad88ce3d0-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674871 "A legend in bookmaking tells the story of an industry and his career."--Provided by publisher.Manteris, Artd88ce3d1-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677247 "Courage, Wisdom, and Aloha in the Timeplace of Collapse"-- Provided by publisher.Wong, Norma Ryk Kawelokd88ce3d2-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675420 "Patrice Nganang, the award-winning novelist and international activist, chronicles his youth in Cameroon and his discovery of the textures of his community and the world beyond"--|cProvided by publisher.Nganang, Alain Patriced88ce3d3-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2663993 "Personal trainer Chad Landers guides you through the physical, hormonal, and mental hurdles that trainees over age 50 encounter in Building Strength and Muscle After 50. You'll find 76 exercises and nine programs so you can pick the training plan that fits your schedule and goals."--Landers, Chadd88ce3d4-247e-11f1-baf9-0a39ee06db20Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:24 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678378 "Through Shrill--the book and then the Hulu series--Lindy West became an inspiration. To this day she is stopped on the street and hailed as a beacon of empowerment by women who felt badly for not conforming to a narrow set of societal norms--thin, straight, t self self-actualized woman fans made her out to be. When she found herself in the throes of a deep depression, with her marriage and sense of self-worth hanging in the balance, she knew she needed to make a change. ... Lindy shares the story of her rock bottom, and of the journey she took to claw her way out of it. With her trademark candor and sense of humor, she examines her post-Shrill emotional implosion, her shifting feelings about traditional marriage, and her search for her long-lost self"--West, Lindy48bf54f2-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675019 "A vital and timely work of historical adventure and reclamation by British archeological scholar Mike Pitts--a book that rewrites the popular yet flawed history of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and uses newly unearthed findings and documents to challenge the long-standing historical assumptions about the manmade ecological disaster that caused the island's collapse"--Pitts, Michael W.48bf54f3-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675003 "Capitalism isn't inevitable, isn't scientific, and isn't natural-it's a relatively young system that can be replaced. In this radical rethinking of economics, Clara Mattei argues that enduring problems such as poverty, unemployment, and inflation are not bugs in the economy but core features. They are justified with pseudoscientific models, fabrications built to support a capitalist economy that unfairly rewards people with the most resources. The tools of economic experts-budget cuts, interest rate hikes, and regressive taxes-never work as promised. Central bankers raise interest rates knowing this will cause a recession. The government slashes IRS jobs, which ends up costing trillions. Textbooks teach that unemployment must rise to fix inflation. But this model creates conditions that force people to accept crummy jobs and low pay. In the wake of World War I, when the world's economy was in turmoil, economics was elevated to a scientific discipline, legitimized through mathematical formulas and new economic institutions considered too sophisticated for the average person to understand. Today's economic institutions, from the Fed to the IMF, wield immense power over monetary policy yet are shielded from democratic scrutiny. Why should we accept a system that delegates important decisions to institutions in which we have no say? All the major problems that ail us-from a healthcare system that prioritizes profits over wellbeing to the rise of ultranationalism-are rooted in an economic system that fails to serve the common good. In this revelatory manifesto, Mattei sets out a revolutionary vision that may one day allow us to achieve true economic freedom . . . and escape from capitalism"--Mattei, Clara E.48bf54f4-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675034 "Russia has three times as many trees as there are stars in our galaxy. From the Baltic to the Pacific, from the Arctic to the steppes of Central Asia, Russia's forests account for nearly one-fifth of the world's wooded lands. In this astonishing work of cultural and environmental history, award-winning journalist, critic, and scholar Sophie Pinkham presents the first-ever English-language exploration of this vast expanse, offering an eloquent and absorbing account of how forests have shaped Russia. Written from the ground up, The Oak and the Larch spans centuries, from medieval times to the present, and draws on literature, art, music, and original reportage. Pinkham describes the varied forests and trees that grow within Russia's borders, from the hardy Siberian larch to the majestic oaks of central Russia, and the diverse peoples who live deep in the Russian wilderness and make their living there. She analyzes the forest's role in Russia's long history of imperial conquest-including its attacks on Ukraine today-and discusses the ways the mythologies of the forest shaped Russian culture, from pre-Christian forest spirits to the great works of Russian literature, from Turgenev to Tolstoy, from Chekhov to Nabokov and beyond. By examining Russia from the forest's perspective, The Oak and the Larch offers an urgent new understanding of the nature of Russian power, and of Russia's ideas of itself"--|cProvided by publisher.Pinkham, Sophie48bf54f5-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673444 America's political system isn't broken: it's working exactly as designed. But Klein reveals how that system is polarizing us--and how we are polarizing it--with disastrous results. In examining the structural and psychological forces behind America's descent into division and dysfunction, he shows that everyone engaged in American politics is engaged, at some level, in identity politics. Now our racial, religious, geographic, ideological, and cultural identities have attained a weight that is breaking much in our politics and tearing at the bonds that hold this country together"--Klein, Ezra48bf54f6-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682063 The visual arts enrich our lives in many ways: bringing innovative ideas and the pleasures of beauty and emotion, but they can also confound. How To Understand Art sets out to enhance the viewer's experience by breaking down the elements of art and sculpture to provide a firm basis for simple enjoyment as well as further investigation. 0With 100 visual examples drawn from across the globe, the stress is on how to assess art objectively - a key skill for any art student, museum visitor or cultural enthusiast. Janetta Rebold Benton guides the reader to re-evaluate their experiences of looking at art by learning to move beyond 'I don't know much about art, but I know what I like,' and shift towards an understanding of 'why I like it'. 0Materials and techniques are discussed - drawing, painting, printing, photography, sculpture and decorative art - making it possible to assess what can (and cannot) be done in certain media. The book also features a section devoted to six key artists who have had a particularly notable and innovative influence on the history of art: Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. Perfectly aimed at students and the general reader, this indispensable guide to the subject is well-placed to encourage questions and discussion, especially in the light of current debates surrounding class, ethnicity, gender and race.Benton, Janetta Rebold48bf54f7-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685618 "Learn Black American Sign Language shares details of its history and teaches everyday words alongside proper positions and motions of the language with photos and descriptions"--Provided by publisher.Jones, Franklin R., Jr48bf54f8-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675390 "In his debut book, Ben Lippett distils his years of experience as a professional chef in restaurants all over the world to reveal the hows and whys behind everything we do when preparing food. Through over 100 recipes you'll learn skills and techniques that can be applied to any recipe, enabling you to chop, fold, sauté and whisk your way through this book and gain confidence and competence in the kitchen"--Lippett, Ben48bf54f9-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683656 From the host of natural hair care podcast, Texture Talks, comes the ultimate guide on afro hair. This book will teach you how to both manage and fall in love with your natural hair, from maintenance, tools and styles, to self-care, diet, nutrition and lifestyle advice.Lewin, Paige48bf54fa-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670278 "44 embroidery designs and projects from beloved author Yumiko Hig uchi, featuring monthly motifs, cozy fall and winter scenes, fruits and veggies, sea creatures, gardening and crafting tools, and vibrant botanicals."--Provided by publisher.Higuchi, Yumiko48bf54fb-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673239 "This new edition of the award-winning The Brain Book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain. Artworks and scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how a memory is laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain and cognitive neuroscience, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we use language to communicate. It also explains the brain's resilience and neuroplasticity - the ability to constantly adapt and reorganize neural connections to learn new skills or to cope with traumatic brain injuries"--Carter, Rita48bf54fc-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675040 "What happens when children become investment projects and child-rearing becomes exhausting labor. Parents are exhausted. When did raising children become such all-consuming, never-ending, incredibly expensive, and emotionally absorbing effort? In this eye-opening book, Nina Bandelj explains how we got to this point--how we turned children into financial and emotional investments and child-rearing into laborious work."--Bandelj, Nina48bf54fd-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683252 "Casseroles are the perfect solution for busy families and anyone craving delicious, comforting meals with minimal effort. The Taste of Home Casseroles cookbook offers a collection of over 150 unbeatable meal-in-one recipes that will simplify your meal planning. Whether you're a fan of cheesy classics, hearty breakfasts, or lighter meat-free options, this cookbook has something for everyone"--NO AUTHOR48bf54fe-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674924 "William Greenberg Desserts has been a New York City staple for more than seventy years. Now those following a plant-based diet can partake in their fabulous treats, including soft and gooey Cinnamon Rolls, a fabulous Apricot Cheesecake, classic Thumbprint Cookies, and more. Home bakers will be delighted to find recipes for a variety of cookies, bars, cakes, tarts, breads, halva, and even some savory snacks, all made without dairy or eggs."--Becker, Carol48bf54ff-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683244 "Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to enhance your financial well-being, this book equips you with the tools and insights needed to achieve lasting financial stability and peace of mind"--Butler, Marc R.48bf5500-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679785 "Nolo's Guide to Single-Member LLCs is a comprehensive guide that contains the essential information readers need to decide whether an SMLLC is the right choice for their business. This book provides an overview of everything the reader needs to know about SMLLCs, including how to form an SMLLC and why it can be a good business entity choice, how to choose the proper tax treatment for an SMLLC, and the key tasks for running an SMLLC, including paying taxes, filing annual reports, and keeping proper records. It explains the attractive features of an SMLLC, such as pass-through taxation, personal liability protection, and flexibility of management. This book includes a sample operating agreement and written consent forms as well as tips and examples throughout to help clarify the most important points"--Steingold, David M.48bf5501-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674987 "Explore the relationships between celestial bodies, astrological signs, and herbal remedies to embark on a journey self-discovery and holistic wellness."--Provided by publisher.Rosset, Jessica48bf5502-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677247 "Courage, Wisdom, and Aloha in the Timeplace of Collapse"-- Provided by publisher.Wong, Norma Ryk Kawelok48bf5503-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675427 "From perhaps the most important university leader of the twenty-first century, an account of the university in the age of authoritarianism and a new case for its place in the American system."--Provided by publisher.Bollinger, Lee C.48bf5504-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683243 "An inspirational reframing of the bestselling classic The 5 Languages of Love, which includes all kinds of people and all kinds of love The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman has sold millions of copies since it was published in 1992. Framed around how to best communicate with your romantic partner, "What's your love language?" is such a pervasive conversation topic that it's become a common prompt on dating apps. But despite its popularity, it really hasn't kept up with the times-it's simplistic, limited, and doesn't allow room for all the beautiful complexities life has to offer. Love Lessons, written by Alise Morales and illustrated by Ana Jaren, reframes the familiar concept of love languages as a more fluid and flexible method of communication that we all engage with at different times, in different moods, and with different people. From romantic partners to close friends, from family to coworkers, this book shows how love languages don't have to be a one-size-fits-all approach. Existing love languages are reexamined and new ones introduced as equally powerful tools for expressing respect, admiration, and care in our most valued relationships"--Morales, Alise48bf5505-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683246 "In this unique cookbook, Nicki Sizemore combines healthy recipes with simple rituals--like breathing deeply and noticing the sights and sounds of the kitchen--that will help home cooks become more present, calm, and connected to their food. Mind, Body, Spirit, Food contains 51 naturally gluten-free recipes that each include a mindfulness prompt"-- Provided by publisher.Sizemore, Nicki48bf5506-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677592 "Whatever your love life currently looks like, whether you are single, dating, engaged, married, or divorced, come be a student of love."--Provided by publisher.Whitfield, Laterras R.48bf5507-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682930 "This comprehensive and engaging language guide gives beginning learners everything they need to speak, read and write Vietnamese with minimum fear or fuss. Learners will appreciate the extensive introduction to the alphabet, sounds and tones of the language, the lively dialogues and grammar notes, helpful etiquette tips and insights on life in Vietnam today."--Tran, Tri Chan48bf5508-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2680743 "Professional wrestling is both a cultural phenomenon and a multibillion-dollar industry that has launched some of the biggest names in entertainment. But what does it take for a wrestler to break through? In Rough House, journalist Alison Lyn Miller introduces Hunter James, an aspiring star born into a family of wrestlers in Georgia. Hunter lifts, runs, and pounds protein, sculpting himself into a human action figure with the goal of being signed by a major promotion and finishing what his father started. Miller's immersive, unforgettable account shows us what happens when Hunter enters the bruising world of indie wrestling--where gymnasiums become arenas, trampolines serve as training grounds, and young men fight for glory. Rich with drama, humor, and heart, Rough House is a ringside seat to a coming-of-age story that reveals the escapism, self-actualization, performance, and violence inherent in one of America's most dismissed pastimes. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the spectacle, this true story will leave you cheering for more."--Provided by publisher.Miller, Alison Lyn48bf5509-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2671402 "Ever wondered how to make a dish extra delicious? Look no further. In this book, Alexina Anatole, MasterChef finalist and author of Bitter, unlocks the secrets of sweetness. Journeying through 10 shades of sweetness, through ingredients like brown sugar, strawberries, peaches, honey, vanilla and bananas--Alexina reveals the most tempting results that can be achieved by balancing flavor, texture and temperature. Sweet is the perfect guide to using sweetness, with tips on tempering and complementing sweetness, so you can develop the skills to perfectly balance flavors to your liking and take your dishes to the next level wists on the classics and exciting new creations, these 80 recipes for desserts (and sweet-savory dishes) offer comfort while also delivering bold, exciting flavors. Whether you love desserts or believe that you're "not a dessert person," this inspiring cookbook is guaranteed to delight."--Anatole, Alexina48bf550a-2548-11f1-9495-0a39ee06db20Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2681087 A profound, important book, a moving personal detective story and an uncovering of secret pasts, set in Europe's center, the city of bright colors--Lviv, Ukraine, dividing east from west, north from south, in what had been the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A book that explores the development of the world-changing legal concepts of "genocide" and "crimes against humanity" that came about as a result of the unprecedented atrocities of Hitler's Third Reich. It is also a spellbinding family memoir, as the author traces the mysterious story of his grandfather as he maneuvered through Europe in the face of Nazi atrocities. This is "a monumental achievement ... told with love, anger and precision" (John le Carré, acclaimed internationally bestselling author). East West Street looks at the personal and intellectual evolution of the two men who simultaneously originated the ideas of "genocide" and "crimes against humanity," both of whom, not knowing the other, studied at the same university with the same professors, in "the Paris of Ukraine," a major cultural center of Europe, a city variously called Lemberg, Lwów, Lvov, or Lviv. Phillipe Sands changes the way we look at the world, at our understanding of history and how civilization has tried to cope with mass murderSands, Philippee95dc0a6-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682929 "Unhitched inspires women to use their divorce as a transformational opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Nationally recognized divorce expert and therapist Oona Metz provides a compassionate yet practical roadmap through every stage of the divorce process. Whether making the decision to end a marriage, coping during separation, dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions, coparenting, or navigating life after divorce, this book offers a wealth of psychological tools to guide you forward"--Metz, Oonae95dc0a7-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683656 From the host of natural hair care podcast, Texture Talks, comes the ultimate guide on afro hair. This book will teach you how to both manage and fall in love with your natural hair, from maintenance, tools and styles, to self-care, diet, nutrition and lifestyle advice.Lewin, Paigee95dc0a8-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673803 150+ simple science-backed breathing techniques to help reduce stress, sleep deeply, and boost focus and emotional well-being.Alidina, Shamashe95dc0a9-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683235 "The Everything Learning French Book, 3rd Edition makes learning French engaging and effortless! Now, with online audio, this comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instruction in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Learn how to: master the foundations of French grammar; refine your French pronunciation; form questions and engage in French conversation; navigate everyday scenarios for travel, dining, business, and shopping. This essential resource includes online audio pronunciation guides, extensive vocabulary lists, and interactive exercises. With dialogue examples, The Everything Learning French Book, 3rd Edition will have you speaking--and understanding--French with confidence in no time"--Sallee, Brucee95dc0aa-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682912 "From casting on to casting off, learn the fundamentals of knitting and then create 10 fun, chunky projects"--Lam, Brenda (Knitter)e95dc0ab-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682919 Before reaching the tender age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) had already sculpted Pietà and David, two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. As a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect, the achievements of this Italian master are unique--no artist before or after him has ever produced such a vast, multifaceted, and wide-ranging oeuvre. This fresh TASCHEN edition traces Michelangelo's ascent to the cultural elite of the Renaissance. Ten richly illustrated chapters cover the artist's paintings, sculptures, and architecture, including a close analysis of the artist's tour de force frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Full-page reproductions and enlarged details allow readers to appreciate the finest details in the artist's repertoire, while the book's biographical essay considers Michelangelo's more personal traits and circumstances, such as his solitary nature, his thirst for money and commissions, his immense wealth, and his skill as a property investor.Zöllner, Franke95dc0ac-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682905 "Features all of the popular works of this insightful and experimental artist, from his first inklings as an Impressionist to his later flirtations with Abstract Expressionism. With a fresh and thoughtful introduction to the life and art of one of the most famous artists in the world, the book goes on to showcase his key works in all their glory."--Kerr, Gordone95dc0ad-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679768 A user-friendly guide to help readers explore whether or not they are in a codependent relationships.Schiebel, Cynthiae95dc0ae-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683668 A practical three-step method for saying no in any situation--without losing the deal or the relationship, from the author of Possible and Getting Past No "In this wonderful book, William Ury teaches us how to say No--with grace and effect--so that we might create an even better Yes."--Jim Collins, author of Good to Great In The Power of a Positive No, William Ury of Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation teaches you how to take the next step toward getting what you want. It all begins with the most powerful and perhaps most important word in any situation: No. But saying the wrong kind of No can destroy what we value and alienate others. That's why saying No the right way--to people at work, at home, and in our communities--is crucial. You'll learn how to: * Assert your own interests while respecting the other side's * Use power effectively * Defuse the other side's attack, manipulation, and guilt tactics * Reduce stress and anxiety * Develop healthier relationships * Stand up for yourself without stepping on the other person's toes In today's world of high stress and limitless choices, the pressure to give in and say Yes grows greater every day, producing overload and overwork, expanding e-mail and eroding ethics. Never has No been more needed. And with The Power of a Positive No, we can learn how to use No to profoundly transform our lives by enabling us to say Yes to what counts--our own needs, values, and priorities.Ury, Williame95dc0af-2610-11f1-98c3-0a39ee06db20Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:02:30 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2666974 "The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 in Paris. In 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-topped trunks with Trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight. Louis Vuitton' s graphic symbols, including quatrefoils and flowers (as well as the LV monogram), were based on the trend of using Japanese Mon designs in the late Victorian era. The company is still known for its signature monogram bags today. Louis Vuitton has evolved into one of the world' s most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Louis Vuitton - beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous - boasts an instantly recognisable signature style all of its own. This book, beautifully illustrated with images of some of the world' s iconic fashion items, charts the story of Louis Vuitton's origins and how the brand became the influential, innovative haute-couture power house it is today"--Publisher's description.James, Alison (Royal historian)f7cff50e-26d9-11f1-9de4-0a39ee06db20Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:01:43 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682965 "... a five-step operating manual for habit remodeling that is tailored for parents and their children. After rediscovering what's most important for your family, you'll learn how to create successful boundaries around screens and ultraprocessed foods; replace screen time with equally enticing activities; remove triggers that pull children toward screens and junk food; and, finally, celebrate your family's choices before, during, and after trying new hobbies. These five steps weaken the neurological pathways established by devices and make dopamine work in your favor to get kids to want to pursue high-quality activities that reduce anxiety, create better moods, and diversify interests."--Provided by ;publisher.Doucleff, Michaeleen73350b48-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679070 "With three Golden Rules and 50 actionable tips, The Hunger Code empowers you to recognize and respond to hunger appropriately. Learn how to slow digestion, break emotional eating cycles, and overcome social pressures to eat constantly, so you can maintain a healthy weight--from scratch, after fasting, or after using weight-loss drugs"--Fung, Jason73350b49-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679046 "... legendary social psychologist Claude M. Steele returns with an equally ambitious work that examines "churn"--the mental agitation and physical stress we can experience in diverse settings in everyday life--and the surprising role that trust-building can achieve in reducing churn across identity divides."--Provided by publishjer.Steele, Claude73350b4a-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679052 "From the time the country was founded, early Americans assumed that the land's natural resources were infinite, including its birds, which were zealously hunted for food, game, and fashion. With the rapid extinction of the passenger pigeon, ... many realized actions needed to be taken if other birds were to be saved. ... The campaign took place on many battlefields: society teas in Boston, hunt clubs on the East Coast, the mangroves in the Everglades, and in the editorial pages of newspapers and periodicals. From many corners of the country the bird protection movement was born and brought together a remarkable coalition of people and organizations to save America's birds. [This book] is an ... expansive work of American history, [a] ... story about how disparate characters--progressive politicians, free-thinking society belles, nature writers and artists, bird-loving U.S. presidents, gunmakers, business titans, and brave game wardens--came together to save hundreds of species of birds"--McCommons, James73350b4b-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679341 "An electrifying memoir from a pioneering cultural icon whose fearless creativity reshaped the worlds of art, music, and style"-- Provided by publisher.Fab 5 Freddy73350b4c-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683704 "Spoiler alert: Money's not the problem. You read that right. When it comes to fixing your money situation, the numbers aren't the hardest part he personal emotions and beliefs underneath the financial mess that can keep you spinning your wheels. Jade Warshaw gets it, because she's lived it. Before she became a personal finance coach and co-host of The Ramsey Show, Jade and her husband spent years fighting their way out of nearly half a million dollars of debt. In What No One Tells You About Money, she shares the full story (the good, the bad, and the downright ugly) and unpacks the raw truths and practical steps they learned along the way. You'll learn everything you need to break through the emotional barriers keeping you stuck, so you can start winning with money--no more false starts. Through real-life stories, real-talk guidance, and tactical exercises, What No One Tells You About Money will help you finally: Work through the emotions that have been derailing your money goals, Understand why past plans didn't stick, so you can finally move forward, Face your financial reality without judgment or excuses, Stay on course when progress feels impossible, Take control and change your money situation for good. You don't have to stay stuck in old cycles. Jade will show you how to become the hero of your own story--so you can stop making excuses, start making progress, and live in the freedom you've been fighting for."--Warshaw, Jade73350b4d-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684593 "A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist explains, with electrifying clarity, why some of her contemporaries have abandoned liberal democratic ideals in favor of strongman cults, nationalist movements, or one-party states. Across the world today, from the U.S. to Europe and beyond, liberal democracy is under siege while different forms of authoritarianism are on the rise. In Twilight of Democracy, prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum argues that we should not be surprised by this change: There is an inherent appeal to political systems with radically simple beliefs, especially when they benefit the loyal to the exclusion of everyone else. People are not just ideological, she contends in this captivating extended essay; they are also practical, pragmatic, opportunist. The authoritarian and nationalist parties that have arisen within modern democracies offer new paths to wealth or power for their adherents. Describing politicians, journalists, intellectuals, and others who have abandoned democratic ideals in the UK, U.S., Spain, Poland, and Hungary, Applebaum reveals the patterns that link the new advocates of liberalism and charts how they use conspiracy theory, political polarization, social media, and nostalgia to change their societies"--Applebaum, Anne73350b4e-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682459 "The Preserver's Garden is an essential guide to planning and planting a garden specifically for the preservation and long-term storage of the harvest"-- Provided by publisher.Hill, Staci73350b4f-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679400 "When the wild strips everything away, what's left is who you are. In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska-where the wind howls, predators hunt, and the sun disappears for months-only a rare few figure out how to survive. Sue Aikens, the breakout star of National Geographic's long-running TV show Life Below Zero, is one of them. At her remote outpost 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, she weathers more than just brutal winters and hungry bears. Sue battles isolation, injury, and the ghosts of a turbulent past, forging a life in a place most people wouldn't last a day. Left to fend for herself as a child, Sue's fight to survive began long before she ever set foot in Alaska. In North of Ordinary, she tells the unforgettable story of abandonment, grit, and fierce independence-from navigating deadly storms and surviving a horrific bear attack to learning how to build a life, a home, and a sense of self where most would see only desolation. With her trademark wit, fearless honesty, and an indomitable spirit, Sue proves that the toughest terrain isn't always on the map. It's the one we conquer inside. Unflinching and inspiring, North of Ordinary is a memoir of resilience, reinvention, and the extraordinary power of choosing your own way through the world"--Provided by publisher.Aikens, Sue73350b50-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683652 "This reference book features 500 technique "hacks" with photo step-outs, quick tips, and trick snippets"--Hough, Ashley73350b51-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673226 "A beloved writing teacher and essayist lays out the rules for crafting a remarkable personal essay, the kind that tells a story, moves readers, and reveals insights into the human condition - the kind that artificial intelligence can't write."--Aronie, Nancy Slonim73350b52-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683681 "Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial explores African American art during the turbulence of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The catalogue considers the various ways in which African American artists responded to growing civil unrest, challenging the cultural, environmental, political, racial, and social issues of the era. In the 1960s, Black artists who came of age during World War II and the increasing civil rights activity of the 1950s continued to challenge inequities in the art world. They created works that celebrated their racial identity, communicated with Black audiences, and participated in the struggle for political, economic, and social equality. The establishment of artist collectives such as Spiral and museums devoted to Black art, including the Studio Museum in Harlem, alongside the emergence of art historians and critics like David Driskell and Linda Goode Bryant, marked early steps to bring Black art into broader artistic discourse. In addition to 140 full-color images of approximately seventy paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from public and private collections across the country, the catalogue features in-depth essays, including original research on artists James Porter and Merton Simpson"--NO AUTHOR73350b53-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677545 "Algorithm of the Night assembles Hamrah's essays on films and filmmakers and his inimitable, aphoristic reviews--a body of work that, taken together, presents a powerful alternative to a culture mired in publicity and stale convention. A journey through the overlapping dystopias of the Trump years, the Covid years, and the Trump years, Algorithm of the Night attends with remarkable style and precision to a film industry in self-imposed crisis, a chronicle of failures and occasional miracles from AI to The Zone of Interest. Against the tides of ignorance and solipsism, Algorithm of the Night is film criticism as literature and--perhaps--prophecy"--Hamrah, A. S.73350b54-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686133 From trendy cities to classic fishing villages, soak up the romance of this charming country with Moon Portugal . Inside you'll find: - Strategic, flexible itineraries including a ten-day tour of the best of Portugal and two days in Lisbon, designed for foodies, art lovers, history buffs, and more - Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Relax on a beach sipping vinho verde and snacking on freshly grilled sardines (a Portuguese classic!). Shop for hand-painted tiles or authentic leather goods, visit the famous Port wine cellars, or browse contemporary galleries and museums along Lisbon's cosmopolitan avenues. Savor a romantic meal on cobblestone esplanades and catch a traditional fado show in an intimate bar. Explore the Roman ruins in Évora, trek majestic mountain ranges, cruise the Sado River, or soak in a volcanic hot spring on São Miguel Island. - Trusted local advice from long-time Portugal resident Carrie-Marie Bratley - Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout - Background information on Portugal's landscape, history, and cultural customs - In-depth coverage of Lisbon, the Algarve, the Alentejo, Porto and Northern Portugal, Coimbra and Central Portugal, and the Azores and Madeira With Moon Portugal's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring more of Portugal? Check out Moon Lisbon & Beyond and Moon Azores. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Bratley, Carrie-Marie73350b55-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683231 Your essential New Orleans travel guide Sip classic cocktails at a jazz club, join in the fun at Mardi Gras or take a stroll along the legendary Bourbon Street - New Orleans makes for an unforgettable trip. If you want to see the very best of a place (plus a few surprises along the way), DK's New Orleans travel guide is the one for you. Every page is designed to inspire you and make planning easy, with travel ideas, easy-to-follow itineraries and detailed area-by-area chapters so you can experience New Orleans your way, whatever you're into. Inside this updated New Orleans guide book, you'll find: - our expert pick of New Orleans's must-see sights and top experiences - beautiful photography and iconic cutaway illustrations that put you inside the city's hot spots - clear, dependable maps and easy-to-follow walking tours - inspiring itineraries to match your time, interests and pace - cultural insights that bring New Orleans' history and traditions to life - tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed area-by-area chapters , covering all parts of New Orleans - practical advice : get ready, get around and stay safe With DK, planning feels like part of the adventure. Whether it's your first trip or your fifth, our New Orleans travel guide book will help you make every day as memorable as the next. Want the best of New Orleans in your pocket? Try Top 10 New Orleans.NO AUTHOR73350b56-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673295 "One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) remains a quintessential Renaissance genius. The perfect companion to the Leonardo Graphic Work edition, this book is a compact catalogue raisonn of all of the artist's masterful paintings. Drawn from our best-selling XXL edition, the book traces the artist's life and work across 10 chapters, presenting all known paintings and drawing on his letters, contracts, diary entries, and writings to explore the man behind such groundbreaking artworks. From Virgin of the Rocks to Virgin and Child with St. Anne to the ever-beguiling Mona Lisa, you'll find some of the finest treasures of the Louvre, Prado, and National Gallery, London here, as well as Leonardo works lost to time, but no less startling in their precision and poise."--Zöllner, Frank73350b57-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673816 "In Preparing For End of Life For Dummies, certified end-of-life doula, Dr. Virginia Chang, offers a positive and meaningful approach to end-of-life planning that helps you make the most of the time you and your loved ones are granted. She walks you through specific actions and decisions you can take to arrange for the selection of a healthcare team, organize and make choices about your funeral and burial options, and ensure you've got the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual support you need to help guide you through the process"--Chang, Virginia73350b58-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677148 "What if the mental health symptoms we face aren't the actual problem? What if they're signals that help us see and solve the real problem -- the imbalances in our wider systems that are making us all sick?"--Cheek, Joanna73350b59-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682421 "Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to the Philippines, written by Philippines experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey."--NO AUTHOR73350b5a-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2680733 "The arresting story of how Thomas Mann wrote The Magic Mountain as a defeated Germany descended into political chaos."--Provided by publisher.Jensen, Morten Hoi73350b5b-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670329 "Since her untimely death in 1973, Ingeborg Bachmann has come to be regarded as one of the twentieth century's most important writers. Unpacking a single Bachmann poem, novelist Tom McCarthy latches onto two of its central terms -- the eponymous threshold and ledger -- and takes off on a line of flight: through the work of Franz Kafka, David Lynch, Anne Carson, Sappho and Shakespeare. Can writing be understood as an experience of the threshold, a limit- or boundary- state? A condition of ecstasy or ec-stasis, standing outside of oneself? With identity ruptured and surpassed, how and by whom might such experience be recorded? Appearing on the eve of Bachmann's centenary year, McCarthy's book argues for the centrality of her vision to the very act of literature itself."--McCarthy, Tom73350b5c-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685620 "Every culture has a long history of fermentation -- from kimchi to beer, kombucha to kefir, and sourdough to soy sauce -- but rarely do we contemplate the complex science behind these everyday treats. In The Science of Fermentation, author and CEO of the Fermenters Guild, Robin Sherriff dives into the complex microbiology and chemistry behind essential ferments, revealing the invisible ecosystems that shape flavor, preserve food, and enrich our diets. Learn how fermented food and drinks have changed our palates and health forever, explore scientific processes behind your favorite pickles, and discover how to recreate them in your own kitchen. With recipes for more than 30 ferments, step-by-step photography, tips and troubleshooting advice, plus a foreword by Dr Johnny Drain and contributions from experts from around the world -- including James Read, Kenji Morimoto, Kirsten K. Shockey, Mark Dredge, and Olia Hercules -- this is everything you need to understand and explore the alchemy of fermentation."--Sherriff, Robin73350b5d-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684584 Packed with maps, recommendations, and everything else that you need to plan a trip to Belgium.NO AUTHOR73350b5e-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2672042 "A selection of the most significant and enduring poems from one of the twentieth century's major writers"--Eliot, T. S.73350b5f-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686201 Improve your artistic fitness--no sweating required! Join Hannah M. Pickerill for a watercolor crash course to bolster your skills and build a diverse portfolio. By completing one comprehensive lesson a day, you'll radically improve your watercolor skills in one month while painting over 30 landscapes, animal portraits, single-subject studies and abstract Zentangles alike. Divided in two parts, this guide first makes painting essentials fun, with interactive lessons and exercises on every- thing from color theory and composition to mark-making and glazing. Once you've warmed up, Hannah takes your work to the next level in Part 2, with chapters on applied techniques, advanced subjects and experimental applications, like using watercolor graphite pencils or painting with your palette knife. Whether you're looking for improvement in a flash or are more focused on the journey, these lessons are written to help you succeed and surpass your watercolor goals. Perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics or intermediate watercolorists looking to refine their techniques and banish artist's block, Hannah's accessible art boot camp is a fun way to invigorate your painting practice"--Pickerill, Hannah M.73350b60-27a3-11f1-8b47-0a39ee06db20Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:59 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675591 "In this one-of-a-kind book, Daisy Hernández fiercely interrogates one of the most complicated subjects of contemporary life and politics: citizenship. Braiding memoir, history, and cultural criticism, she exposes the truths and lies of how we define ourselves as a country and a people. Turning to her own family's stories-her mother arrived from Colombia, her father a political refugee from Castro's Cuba-Hernández shows how the very idea of citizenship is a myth and part of the stories we tell ourselves about the American soul and psyche. Reframing our understanding of what it means to be an American, Notes on Citizenship is an urgent and necessary account of the laws, customs, and language we use to include and exclude, especially those who come from Latin America. With her scholar's mind and memoirist's gift for narrative, Hernández weaves a story both personal and national, while reckoning with our country's ongoing debate about who belongs and providing fresh ways of thinking about citizenship. At once bracing, fearless, and tender, Notes on Citizenship is a powerful portrait of one family's experiences in the borderlands of citizenship and an honest illumination of the country in which we live"-- Provided by publisher.Hernández, Daisy9f8fad28-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679779 "With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut's magic, answering questions like : What's really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity? What's the connection between our microbiome and mental health? Why does acid reflux happen? In this revised edition of her beloved bestseller, Enders includes a new section on the brain-gut connection, and dives into groundbreaking discoveries of psychobiotics -- microbes with psychological effects that can influence mental health conditions like depression and even stress"--Enders, Giulia9f8fad29-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673436 "In Einstein Never Used Flash Cards, award-winning early childhood development experts Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD, and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD, show how parents can help their children succeed while reducing the pressures they both face. They offer a compelling message for today's parents: rather than invest in expensive enrichment programs and "educational" apps and toys, the best way to boost brainpower and interpersonal skills is to let children play. In fact, free and guided play is a better way for kids to learn and for parents to enjoy their children. Drawing on overwhelming scientific evidence, Hirsh-Pasek and Golinkoff explain how learning works from a child's point of view. They address how kids pick up key mathematical concepts, acquire language, develop a sense of self, and more. They also offer more than forty age-appropriate activities for children under nine. These simple, fun-yet powerful-exercises work as well or better than unnecessary interventions to engage kids and their ever-active, curious minds. This revised edition also includes the latest findings on how play supports learning, as well as a new chapter on the benefits and downsides of time spent with digital media. Packed with insights from fascinating studies and reassuring advice, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards empowers readers to help their children thrive while bringing more joy to the hard work of parenting"-- Provided by publisher.Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy9f8fad2a-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679058 "A lifetime of playing by the rules of female social conditioning is not what it's cracked up to be for Nolan. The years of making herself smaller (literally and metaphorically); the sexual advances that led to more than she wanted; the bad marriage she fought like hell to keep; all the ways others questioned her identity or choices and she let it slide to keep the peace; her silence when requested; her body when desired--none of it worked. None of it protected her the way it was advertised to. Nolan noticed the same was true for the women around her and the women in history she read about. Across time and location, they were raised to be agreeable and 'good.' Hyper-visible as sexual objects but invisible as full people. Living in a physical world created by men for men. Taking on the ultimate role of birth-giver and caretaker, yet seeing it remain an unsung act, even as it's a God-like creation. Only in midlife did Nolan begin to realize she was capable of living outside these cages of conditioning so slyly insidious that they're nearly invisible. GOOD WOMAN elegantly probes the knotty conditions themselves, the costs of adhering to them, and what happens when one refuses to comply. The twelve stunning and unforgettable essays blend memoir, reportage, and history to create a collection that is alternately bold, brash, and explosive ... and ravishingly tender, sensual, and joyous"--|cProvided by publisher.Nolan, Savala9f8fad2b-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679089 "From Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and advocate Demi Lovato, a deeply personal cookbook focused on finding healing and nourishment in the kitchen Demi Lovato might not be the first name that comes to mind for a celebrity cookbook. In her own words: "You may be wondering, Who the heck does this girl think she is, writing a cookbook? Isn't she famous for having issues around food? Does she even know how to cook?" And yet, it is precisely this struggle that inspired One Plate at a Time. Because for Demi, learning to find joy in the kitchen was lifesaving. And now she wants to share that joy with everyone. Demi's cooking journey started when she almost thirty, after years spent in recovery from anorexia and bulimia. Getting comfortable behind the stove and preparing simple yet wholesome meals has been critical to her healing and has allowed her to connect with her creativity in a new way. In One Plate at a Time, Demi offers eighty recipes meant to inspire comfort and confidence in the kitchen. While many cookbooks can feel overwhelming-filled with a dizzying array of choices and unfamiliar ingredients-One Plate at a Time is made up of a simple, manageable selection of recipes that emphasize enjoyment over perfection. Covering everything from breakfasts to snacks to mains to desserts, Demi shares her "top five" of every dish, including five satisfying soups, five sturdy salads, five perfect pastas, five fifteen-minute dinners, five surefire comfort foods, five desserts that wow, and more. Filled with beautiful food and lifestyle photography, deeply personal anecdotes, pantry tips, cooking hacks, and reliably foolproof, satisfying recipes, this is a cookbook for Demi Lovato fans, for people who struggle to enjoy food without guilt, and for anyone looking for a gentler, more grounded approach to cooking. One Plate at a Time is Demi's set list for a delicious new way of thinking about food and how it fits into our lives"--Provided by publisher.Lovato, Demi9f8fad2c-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675608 "On March 27, 1829, a wealthy white planter and entrepreneur named Richard Fordham purchased four enslaved African Americans from a woman named Isabella Perman. One of them was journalist Eugene Robinson's great-great-grandfather, a boy called Harry. Starting from this transaction, which took place in Charleston, South Carolina, Freedom Lost, Freedom Won brings to life 200 years of our nation's history through the eyes of the remarkable family that Harry founded. Assigned a formal name--Henry Fordham--and put to work as a blacksmith, he achieved his own freedom a decade before the Civil War. He was there when victorious Union troops marched into Charleston in 1865, ending slavery and guaranteeing liberty for Black people--only on paper, though, and only for a time. Robinson traces the arc of his familial lineage through the repeated cycles in which African Americans have fought their way upward toward freedom and opportunity, been forced back down again, and renewed their determined climb. From his great-great-grandfather's achievement in becoming a 'free person of color' before emancipation to his great-grandfather's Reconstruction-era success, from his father's odyssey of the Great Migration to his own coming-of-age during the civil rights movement, Robinson delves into a rich archive of Black narratives, arguing that we still have a long way to go before it is possible to speak of a 'post-racial America.' Setting his extensive research within the larger historical context, Robinson provides both an indictment of structural racism and an illustration of how it has been fought and, at times, courageously overcome. Freedom Lost, Freedom Won tells our country's tortuous racial history through Robinson's family's story of struggle and survival, pushing us to consider how far the nation has come--willingly or not--and how far it still has to go"--Robinson, Eugene9f8fad2d-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675644 "Groundbreaking same sex couple Jesseca Harris-Dupart & Shawntae HarrisDupart (a.k.a. the platinum recording artist Da Brat) detail their path to love, marriage, and becoming parents"--Da Brat (Musician)9f8fad2e-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677147 "Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder. A world without hits like 'I Was Made to Love Her' and 'Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day.' That's the world we would live in had it not been for Sylvia Moy, a woman whose legacy has been carefully tucked away within the annals of music history-until now. It's No Wonder examines the groundbreaking career of the pioneer who battled sexism and broke down barriers to become Motown's first certified female in-house songwriter and producer. As the lone woman in a room full of men, the odds were stacked against Moy from the start. Amidst racial strife at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, most African American women who were allowed into the music industry could only dream of a career as a singer. Nevertheless, the Detroit native found unprecedented success as both a songwriter and producer. In addition to single-handedly saving Stevie Wonder's early career at Motown, Moy solidified herself as one of the label's most prolific composers, penning many of Wonder's classic hits as well as songs for other Motown acts like 'Honey Chile,' 'It Takes Two,' 'This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You),' 'My Baby Loves Me,' '(We've Got) Honey Love,' 'Forget Me Not,' 'With a Child's Heart,' and countless others. Meticulously researched, fiercely feminist, and told with the cooperation of Moy's estate, It's No Wonder is a historical corrective that restores Sylvia Moy to her rightful place at the forefront of music history"--Christian, Margena A.9f8fad2f-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683704 "Spoiler alert: Money's not the problem. You read that right. When it comes to fixing your money situation, the numbers aren't the hardest part he personal emotions and beliefs underneath the financial mess that can keep you spinning your wheels. Jade Warshaw gets it, because she's lived it. Before she became a personal finance coach and co-host of The Ramsey Show, Jade and her husband spent years fighting their way out of nearly half a million dollars of debt. In What No One Tells You About Money, she shares the full story (the good, the bad, and the downright ugly) and unpacks the raw truths and practical steps they learned along the way. You'll learn everything you need to break through the emotional barriers keeping you stuck, so you can start winning with money--no more false starts. Through real-life stories, real-talk guidance, and tactical exercises, What No One Tells You About Money will help you finally: Work through the emotions that have been derailing your money goals, Understand why past plans didn't stick, so you can finally move forward, Face your financial reality without judgment or excuses, Stay on course when progress feels impossible, Take control and change your money situation for good. You don't have to stay stuck in old cycles. Jade will show you how to become the hero of your own story--so you can stop making excuses, start making progress, and live in the freedom you've been fighting for."--Warshaw, Jade9f8fad30-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683709 Unlock the full potential of your iPhone with iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 12th edition. Featuring the iPhone 17 models and the latest iPhone operating system - iOS 26 - this guide shows how to: Take the appearance of your iPhone to the next level with the new Liquid Glass interface, enabling you to customize app icons, the Home screen, and the Lock Screen, just the way you want. Add animated effects to the Lock Screen. Stay connected with family and friends through calls, messages, and FaceTime Manage unwanted calls so that you can screen unknown numbers and scam messages. Discover apps for health, shopping, travel planning, news updates, and daily tasks. Dive into Apple's latest AI-powered features with Apple Intelligence, bringing you smarter ways to use your iPhone. View summaries of notifications so that you can keep on top of every update. Keep yourself entertained with music, photos, and movies, and even share items with family and friends. iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 12th edition will ensure that you never miss a trick in the digital world, and help make your iPhone work better for you every day.Vandome, Nick9f8fad31-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678704 "From award-winning author Diamond Forde comes a stunningly powerful poetry collection exploring lineage and the legacy of survival as seen through the life of her grandmother Alice-a Black woman born in the Jim Crow South-using the King James Bible as a narrative framework"--Provided by publisher.Forde, Diamond9f8fad32-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683652 "This reference book features 500 technique "hacks" with photo step-outs, quick tips, and trick snippets"--Hough, Ashley9f8fad33-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684593 "A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist explains, with electrifying clarity, why some of her contemporaries have abandoned liberal democratic ideals in favor of strongman cults, nationalist movements, or one-party states. Across the world today, from the U.S. to Europe and beyond, liberal democracy is under siege while different forms of authoritarianism are on the rise. In Twilight of Democracy, prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum argues that we should not be surprised by this change: There is an inherent appeal to political systems with radically simple beliefs, especially when they benefit the loyal to the exclusion of everyone else. People are not just ideological, she contends in this captivating extended essay; they are also practical, pragmatic, opportunist. The authoritarian and nationalist parties that have arisen within modern democracies offer new paths to wealth or power for their adherents. Describing politicians, journalists, intellectuals, and others who have abandoned democratic ideals in the UK, U.S., Spain, Poland, and Hungary, Applebaum reveals the patterns that link the new advocates of liberalism and charts how they use conspiracy theory, political polarization, social media, and nostalgia to change their societies"--Applebaum, Anne9f8fad34-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673226 "A beloved writing teacher and essayist lays out the rules for crafting a remarkable personal essay, the kind that tells a story, moves readers, and reveals insights into the human condition - the kind that artificial intelligence can't write."--Aronie, Nancy Slonim9f8fad35-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683681 "Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial explores African American art during the turbulence of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The catalogue considers the various ways in which African American artists responded to growing civil unrest, challenging the cultural, environmental, political, racial, and social issues of the era. In the 1960s, Black artists who came of age during World War II and the increasing civil rights activity of the 1950s continued to challenge inequities in the art world. They created works that celebrated their racial identity, communicated with Black audiences, and participated in the struggle for political, economic, and social equality. The establishment of artist collectives such as Spiral and museums devoted to Black art, including the Studio Museum in Harlem, alongside the emergence of art historians and critics like David Driskell and Linda Goode Bryant, marked early steps to bring Black art into broader artistic discourse. In addition to 140 full-color images of approximately seventy paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from public and private collections across the country, the catalogue features in-depth essays, including original research on artists James Porter and Merton Simpson"--NO AUTHOR9f8fad36-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679377 "Though she has lived all over the world, Anissa Helou has her heart firmly in one place: Lebanon, her late mother's home country and the place she grew up. In her ninth book, Helou shares the beauty and diversity of the country's regional cuisines, along with a deep look at its culinary history and culture. While only half the size of New Jersey, Lebanon boasts an astounding variety in its cuisine, including classics like hommos or kibbeh, as well as lesser-known regional specialties. Spanning a breadth of dishes from flat breads and savory pastries, soups, dips, and salads to stuffed vegetables, fish, poultry, and grains, Lebanese Local represents Helou's unique perspective on the most essential-and delightful-dishes from her homeland. Meatballs in lemony sauce, fava beans and lamb in yogurt, lentil risotto, and baked fish with Tripolitan tahini cilantro sauce are just a few of her chosen favorites among 165 recipes, along with delectable sweets, including sweet walnut triangles, aniseed fritters, semolina cream pastries, and tahini rice pudding. Lebanese Local is animated by Helou's warm and conversational voice, punctuated by her family stories as well as her reflections and encounters as she treks through Lebanon to discover-and rediscover-her home country's rich and varied culinary traditions"--|cProvided by publisher.Helou, Anissa9f8fad37-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673815 "In mindful meditations for black men, mental health expert Jor-El Caraballo teaches Black men of all ages about the many benefits that mindfulness and meditation provide. From finding peace to practicing self-compassion and normalizing fear and defining success, each of the seventy entries in this book provide context and insight on a certain topic rooted in the practice. In these meditations, you will: -Learn the practice of mindful awareness and the power of presence -Discover ideas, themes, and messages that influence the health and wellness of Black men -Challenge self-criticism, internalized pressure, and self-limiting beliefs -Encounter perspectives that help them embrace their full humanity -Discover opportunities for further personal growth This book is an invitation for personal reflection and growth. With Caraballo's guidance, this book encourages and uplifts Black men and gives them space to discover the power of mindfulness"--Caraballo, Jor-El9f8fad38-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683655 "The Internet's most popular sex coach answers every TMI question about sex, dating, and relationships in this guide to sexual satisfaction that also features well-researched studies, engaging quizzes, prompts, and more. Dubbed the "Internet's Resident Sexpert" by Paper magazine and known as the "Queen of Sex" on TikTok, Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn believes every person has the right to an incredible and fulfilling sex life, a message she preaches to her more than 2.3 million followers on social media. How do you like It introduces new trends, unique exercises, and nontraditional perspectives on sex, dating, and relationships and presents various in-depth methods of communication to use no matter where you are on your journey. Through intrapersonal, interpersonal, and societal lenses, Dr. Tara raises important questions like why do most people have low sexual self-esteem and why don't we hold ourselves accountable for a mediocre sex life? With her tongue-in-cheek writing and fun personality, her answers are not only refreshing and unique but also informative and will help those struggling to understand themselves and their partners. This is the comprehensive sex education you never knew you needed. Dr. Tara also reveals novel concepts in the sexual wellness space, from her own Myers-Briggs-inspired "Sexual Profile Quiz" to what's exciting and trending in sex, porn, relationship types, and much more. So whether you're in a monogamous, open, or polyamorous relationship or are curious about your sexual profile, Dr. Tara shows us that self-understanding, sexual communication, and erotic solutions will lead to long-term sexual fulfillment. How Do You Like It gives readers the permission to uncover their own sexual desires and overcome toxic sex shaming while also equipping them with the tools needed to discover their true sexual identities and lead a fulfilling sex life"--Suwinyattichaiporn, Tara9f8fad39-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673295 "One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) remains a quintessential Renaissance genius. The perfect companion to the Leonardo Graphic Work edition, this book is a compact catalogue raisonn of all of the artist's masterful paintings. Drawn from our best-selling XXL edition, the book traces the artist's life and work across 10 chapters, presenting all known paintings and drawing on his letters, contracts, diary entries, and writings to explore the man behind such groundbreaking artworks. From Virgin of the Rocks to Virgin and Child with St. Anne to the ever-beguiling Mona Lisa, you'll find some of the finest treasures of the Louvre, Prado, and National Gallery, London here, as well as Leonardo works lost to time, but no less startling in their precision and poise."--Zöllner, Frank9f8fad3a-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686012 "From the Stone Age to 'Scandimania,' this book is a brisk, illuminating journey through 14,000 years of Nordic history"--Kuldkepp, Mart9f8fad3b-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2672042 "A selection of the most significant and enduring poems from one of the twentieth century's major writers"--Eliot, T. S.9f8fad3c-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673794 Everything You Want to Know About Depression: A Q&A Guide If you or a loved one is experiencing depression, don't despair. 100 Questions & Answers About Depression For Dummies is your go-to guide for understanding what depression really is, why it happens, and what you can do about it. Learn about the types of depression, symptoms and causes, affordable treatment options, and small daily habits that can really help. Designed to be straightforward, this book features short, easy-to-absorb sections that allow you to quickly find the information you need to support your health and well-being. Whether you prefer to read all the Q&As or jump to specific topics, this guide is structured to expand your knowledge efficiently. Find answers to questions like: What are the early signs of depression? Can depression be caused by a chemical imbalance? How long does it take for antidepressants to work? What role does self-care play in managing depression? 100 Questions & Answers About Depression For Dummies is your trustworthy, stigma-free guide to this common mental health concern.Smith, Laura L.9f8fad3d-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682421 "Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to the Philippines, written by Philippines experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey."--NO AUTHOR9f8fad3e-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684584 Packed with maps, recommendations, and everything else that you need to plan a trip to Belgium.NO AUTHOR9f8fad3f-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683461 "This captivating book about dendrochronology--the study of tree rings--uncovers the stories of 10 species of ancient trees, their unique environments and climates, and what they have to tell us about the history of our world. Ingrained and encrypted in the growth rings of every tree are stories of its environment and the events to which it bore witness. In the Circle of Ancient Trees presents the stories of ten ancient tree varieties in engrossing chapters written by ecologists with specialist knowledge. From the Bosnian pine to the giant sequoia, from the United States, to Europe, to South America, these essays explore how human and environmental history share common roots, while drilling down into the ecology, persistence, and resilience of trees. Beautifully designed, and illustrated with wood-engravings and graphics that visualize each tree's chronology and geography, In the Circle of Ancient Trees considers what lessons for our future might be discovered in our planet's past."--NO AUTHOR9f8fad40-286c-11f1-a0e8-0a39ee06db20Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:04:02 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675591 "In this one-of-a-kind book, Daisy Hernández fiercely interrogates one of the most complicated subjects of contemporary life and politics: citizenship. Braiding memoir, history, and cultural criticism, she exposes the truths and lies of how we define ourselves as a country and a people. Turning to her own family's stories-her mother arrived from Colombia, her father a political refugee from Castro's Cuba-Hernández shows how the very idea of citizenship is a myth and part of the stories we tell ourselves about the American soul and psyche. Reframing our understanding of what it means to be an American, Notes on Citizenship is an urgent and necessary account of the laws, customs, and language we use to include and exclude, especially those who come from Latin America. With her scholar's mind and memoirist's gift for narrative, Hernández weaves a story both personal and national, while reckoning with our country's ongoing debate about who belongs and providing fresh ways of thinking about citizenship. At once bracing, fearless, and tender, Notes on Citizenship is a powerful portrait of one family's experiences in the borderlands of citizenship and an honest illumination of the country in which we live"-- Provided by publisher.Hernández, Daisyc4ef4bea-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677223 "What magical mushroom could have turned an unassuming playing card company into one of the dominant cultural forces of the twenty-first century? In Super Nintendo, lifelong gamer and a renowned video games journalist Keza MacDonald traces Nintendo back to its quirky beginnings in 1889, illuminating its singular ethos, its endlessly innovative leaders and developers, its massive cultural impact, and, most of all, the video games themselves, which have inspired joy and creativity in millions. Leaping from game to game, Super Nintendo tells the remarkable story of the people who brought us Super Mario Bros., Zelda, Pokméon, Animal Crossing, Splatoon, and more--not to mention the SNES, N64, Game Boy, Wii, Switch, and a host of other wacky gizmos--and charts the delights they've offered over the decades. MacDonald draws on private interviews with icons like Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, who continues to leave his stamp on the company, and takes readers on a trip to the secretive Nintendo HQ--making her one of the few Western journalists to have set foot inside the building. Along the way, she uncovers the driving force behind these creative triumphs: a willingness to take risks and place long-term success over short-term profits. A carousel of wonders, Super Nintendo whisks you back to the couch in the den, a controller in your hands for the very first time, staring up at a screen of infinite possibilities"--MacDonald, Kezac4ef4beb-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677056 "Julia Cooke's Starry and Restless plays out the stories of three women across three decades and five continents. Martha, Mickey, Rebecca -- journalists, authors, mothers, lovers, friends. These women didn't just bear witness to the great changes of the twentieth century; their curiosity, grit, ambition, and stories changed the world."--Cooke, Juliac4ef4bec-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679058 "A lifetime of playing by the rules of female social conditioning is not what it's cracked up to be for Nolan. The years of making herself smaller (literally and metaphorically); the sexual advances that led to more than she wanted; the bad marriage she fought like hell to keep; all the ways others questioned her identity or choices and she let it slide to keep the peace; her silence when requested; her body when desired--none of it worked. None of it protected her the way it was advertised to. Nolan noticed the same was true for the women around her and the women in history she read about. Across time and location, they were raised to be agreeable and 'good.' Hyper-visible as sexual objects but invisible as full people. Living in a physical world created by men for men. Taking on the ultimate role of birth-giver and caretaker, yet seeing it remain an unsung act, even as it's a God-like creation. Only in midlife did Nolan begin to realize she was capable of living outside these cages of conditioning so slyly insidious that they're nearly invisible. GOOD WOMAN elegantly probes the knotty conditions themselves, the costs of adhering to them, and what happens when one refuses to comply. The twelve stunning and unforgettable essays blend memoir, reportage, and history to create a collection that is alternately bold, brash, and explosive ... and ravishingly tender, sensual, and joyous"--|cProvided by publisher.Nolan, Savalac4ef4bed-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673436 "In Einstein Never Used Flash Cards, award-winning early childhood development experts Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD, and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD, show how parents can help their children succeed while reducing the pressures they both face. They offer a compelling message for today's parents: rather than invest in expensive enrichment programs and "educational" apps and toys, the best way to boost brainpower and interpersonal skills is to let children play. In fact, free and guided play is a better way for kids to learn and for parents to enjoy their children. Drawing on overwhelming scientific evidence, Hirsh-Pasek and Golinkoff explain how learning works from a child's point of view. They address how kids pick up key mathematical concepts, acquire language, develop a sense of self, and more. They also offer more than forty age-appropriate activities for children under nine. These simple, fun-yet powerful-exercises work as well or better than unnecessary interventions to engage kids and their ever-active, curious minds. This revised edition also includes the latest findings on how play supports learning, as well as a new chapter on the benefits and downsides of time spent with digital media. Packed with insights from fascinating studies and reassuring advice, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards empowers readers to help their children thrive while bringing more joy to the hard work of parenting"-- Provided by publisher.Hirsh-Pasek, Kathyc4ef4bee-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677115 "A science-based, practical blueprint for cultivating a life--at work and at home--full of belonging, joy, and vitality, from the...author of The Culture Code. What is a meaningful life, and how do we make one? How do certain communities foster closeness, fulfillment, happiness, and energy? In Flourish, bestselling author and leading culture expert Daniel Coyle trains his eye on the groups and people who demonstrate exceptional connectivity, presence, and dynamism. He draws on research and original reporting--taking us inside an unlikely brotherhood of thirty-three men who were trapped in a Chilean mine, a tiny Michigan deli that blossomed into a $90 million ecosystem of businesses, an inventive Dutch soccer team that revolutionized the sport as we know it, and a disconnected Paris district that remade itself into a tight-knit neighborhood--to reveal the principles and practices that ignite and sustain thriving. He finds that flourishing groups do two things: They make meaning (creating deep connections) and build community (forging a common good). Through captivating real-world stories, rigorous scientific studies, and firsthand accounts, Coyle reveals what sets some groups apart--and offers you the tools and insights to flourish in your own life"--Coyle, Danielc4ef4bef-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677003 "An unprecedented and unforgettable first-person account of the Syrian Civil War from a young Alawite journalist--raised with deep family ties to the authoritarian government--who risked everything to rebel against the regime"--Mrie, Loubnac4ef4bf0-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679089 "From Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and advocate Demi Lovato, a deeply personal cookbook focused on finding healing and nourishment in the kitchen Demi Lovato might not be the first name that comes to mind for a celebrity cookbook. In her own words: "You may be wondering, Who the heck does this girl think she is, writing a cookbook? Isn't she famous for having issues around food? Does she even know how to cook?" And yet, it is precisely this struggle that inspired One Plate at a Time. Because for Demi, learning to find joy in the kitchen was lifesaving. And now she wants to share that joy with everyone. Demi's cooking journey started when she almost thirty, after years spent in recovery from anorexia and bulimia. Getting comfortable behind the stove and preparing simple yet wholesome meals has been critical to her healing and has allowed her to connect with her creativity in a new way. In One Plate at a Time, Demi offers eighty recipes meant to inspire comfort and confidence in the kitchen. While many cookbooks can feel overwhelming-filled with a dizzying array of choices and unfamiliar ingredients-One Plate at a Time is made up of a simple, manageable selection of recipes that emphasize enjoyment over perfection. Covering everything from breakfasts to snacks to mains to desserts, Demi shares her "top five" of every dish, including five satisfying soups, five sturdy salads, five perfect pastas, five fifteen-minute dinners, five surefire comfort foods, five desserts that wow, and more. Filled with beautiful food and lifestyle photography, deeply personal anecdotes, pantry tips, cooking hacks, and reliably foolproof, satisfying recipes, this is a cookbook for Demi Lovato fans, for people who struggle to enjoy food without guilt, and for anyone looking for a gentler, more grounded approach to cooking. One Plate at a Time is Demi's set list for a delicious new way of thinking about food and how it fits into our lives"--Provided by publisher.Lovato, Demic4ef4bf1-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677193 "The full history of the cult franchise Twin Peaks-the original 1990 series, 1992 film Fire Walk With Me, and the 2017 follow-up series The Return-told with new insight from the people who made it, including co-creator Mark Frost, star Kyle MacLachlan, and many more"--Meslow, Scottc4ef4bf2-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677242 "Drawing on the lives of soldiers and officers, doctors and nurses, journalists and activists, artists and politicians, Haygood illuminates a generation caught between two battles: one on the front lines in Vietnam and another for justice and dignity in America. Among those at the heart of the story are Air Force pilot Fred Cherry, the first Black officer captured by the North Vietnamese and a hero to millions back home; Dr. Elbert Nelson, a doctor who came to Vietnam after watching TV footage of the Watts riots in Los Angeles and soon found himself amid rising Black soldier protests overseas; Wallace Terry, a groundbreaking Black reporter determined to expose the dynamics of race and war to the American public and Philippa Schuyler, a biracial concert pianist who traveled to Vietnam to rescue mixed-race orphans, many fathered by Black soldiers, and died trying to bring them to safety. Surrounding their experiences are the cultural and political forces of the era, including Martin Luther King Jr., Marvin Gaye, Berry Gordy, and Lyndon Johnson, whose voices and actions shaped a decade of turbulence and transformation. The War Within a War is both sweeping history and intimate revelation, capturing the tragedies and triumphs, the honor and hypocrisies, the courage and cowardice that shaped an era and whose repercussions resonate today"--Haygood, Wilc4ef4bf3-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677167 "In Mafia: A Global History, Ryan Gingeras takes readers on a fascinating journey into the shadowy world of organized crime and its far-reaching impact on contemporary society. From backroom deals to global power plays, this compelling narrative spans two centuries, unraveling the complex ties between crime syndicates and law enforcement-and how these relationships have reshaped both sides in unexpected ways."--Gingeras, Ryanc4ef4bf4-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677212 "A bold and sweeping new history of modern South Asia, told through the five partitions that reshaped it... In vivid and compulsively readable prose, Sam Dalrymple presents, for the first time, the whole story of how the Indian Empire was unmade. It's a story of maps being redrawn in boardrooms and on battlefields, bumbling politicians in London and idealist revolutionaries in Delhi, kings in remote palaces and ordinary citizens swept up in wars and mass migrations. It is a history of ambition and betrayal, of forgotten wars and unlikely alliances, of borders carved with ink and fire. And it has left behind a legacy of exile and division"--Dalrymple, Samc4ef4bf5-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2676988 "A groundbreaking look at the science of attraction and compatibility, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about how human mating evolved-to demonstrate the real keys to romantic attachment"--Eastwick, Paul W.c4ef4bf6-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675608 "On March 27, 1829, a wealthy white planter and entrepreneur named Richard Fordham purchased four enslaved African Americans from a woman named Isabella Perman. One of them was journalist Eugene Robinson's great-great-grandfather, a boy called Harry. Starting from this transaction, which took place in Charleston, South Carolina, Freedom Lost, Freedom Won brings to life 200 years of our nation's history through the eyes of the remarkable family that Harry founded. Assigned a formal name--Henry Fordham--and put to work as a blacksmith, he achieved his own freedom a decade before the Civil War. He was there when victorious Union troops marched into Charleston in 1865, ending slavery and guaranteeing liberty for Black people--only on paper, though, and only for a time. Robinson traces the arc of his familial lineage through the repeated cycles in which African Americans have fought their way upward toward freedom and opportunity, been forced back down again, and renewed their determined climb. From his great-great-grandfather's achievement in becoming a 'free person of color' before emancipation to his great-grandfather's Reconstruction-era success, from his father's odyssey of the Great Migration to his own coming-of-age during the civil rights movement, Robinson delves into a rich archive of Black narratives, arguing that we still have a long way to go before it is possible to speak of a 'post-racial America.' Setting his extensive research within the larger historical context, Robinson provides both an indictment of structural racism and an illustration of how it has been fought and, at times, courageously overcome. Freedom Lost, Freedom Won tells our country's tortuous racial history through Robinson's family's story of struggle and survival, pushing us to consider how far the nation has come--willingly or not--and how far it still has to go"--Robinson, Eugenec4ef4bf7-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677147 "Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder. A world without hits like 'I Was Made to Love Her' and 'Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day.' That's the world we would live in had it not been for Sylvia Moy, a woman whose legacy has been carefully tucked away within the annals of music history-until now. It's No Wonder examines the groundbreaking career of the pioneer who battled sexism and broke down barriers to become Motown's first certified female in-house songwriter and producer. As the lone woman in a room full of men, the odds were stacked against Moy from the start. Amidst racial strife at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, most African American women who were allowed into the music industry could only dream of a career as a singer. Nevertheless, the Detroit native found unprecedented success as both a songwriter and producer. In addition to single-handedly saving Stevie Wonder's early career at Motown, Moy solidified herself as one of the label's most prolific composers, penning many of Wonder's classic hits as well as songs for other Motown acts like 'Honey Chile,' 'It Takes Two,' 'This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You),' 'My Baby Loves Me,' '(We've Got) Honey Love,' 'Forget Me Not,' 'With a Child's Heart,' and countless others. Meticulously researched, fiercely feminist, and told with the cooperation of Moy's estate, It's No Wonder is a historical corrective that restores Sylvia Moy to her rightful place at the forefront of music history"--Christian, Margena A.c4ef4bf8-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682239 "Dannah Eve has always been street smart, and for the past several years, she has been sharing her advice, self-defense strategies, and safety tips with millions of engaged social media followers. With the encouraging tone of a savvy older sister, she has built a platform that teaches women how to think like a threat--mastering situational awareness, calculated deception, and the art of always being ready. This is survival on your terms."--Eve, Dannahc4ef4bf9-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685963 "This guide is packed with practice opportunities, online audio, and intuitively organized info you can use immediately as you improve your conversational Spanish. The book contains concrete and memorable lessons that stick--helping you apply what you've learned to real-world situations with ease."--Kraynak, Ceciec4ef4bfa-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675644 "Groundbreaking same sex couple Jesseca Harris-Dupart & Shawntae HarrisDupart (a.k.a. the platinum recording artist Da Brat) detail their path to love, marriage, and becoming parents"--Da Brat (Musician)c4ef4bfb-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675634 "Leading political strategist Maya Rupert reveals how living under conditional acceptance in America takes a toll on people of color, and when being real comes at a cost, authenticity becomes a privilege the marginalized cannot afford-until we heed her book's groundbreaking calls to affirm all that we are"--Rupert, Mayac4ef4bfc-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679379 "Over the past decade, Camonghne Felix has been at the center of American politics, working in strategy, communications, and as a speechwriter. Throughout it all, she has maintained her unwavering belief in language's foundational revolutionary potential, outside of its deployment for legislative and political ends. In this groundbreaking work of nonfiction, she argues that Black radical poetic traditions can model a new ethical code and overcome entrenched structures of patriarchy and paternalism, inventing a new form that examines the historical and legislative, and the personal and poetic. Felix draws on stories from her life in campaigns and the decisions she has had to make: preparing speeches for candidates, responding to harassment, recruiting staff. She recounts her moving personal history-accompanying her mother, a lawyer, to court, and her father, a participant in the Grenadian revolution of 1983, to protests-as well as her coming-of-age being schooled in a wider tradition of Black radical thinkers, from Gwendolyn Brooks to Audre Lorde. Let the Poets Govern encourages us to hold ourselves to the standards of our highest ideals and embraces our shared humanity"--Felix, Camonghnec4ef4bfd-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683707 "You know sex matters--to your health, your happiness, and your relationships. You know it's supposed to be fun, connecting, and fulfilling. But maybe you're not having as much of it as you'd like. Or it feels routine, awkward, or disconnected. Maybe you're unsure what you want, how your body works, or how to ask for more. Or maybe you're doing 'everything right' and still wondering: Is this really all there is? You're not broken--and you're not alone. Drawing on the latest research, candid real-world insights, and years of teaching the nation's most popular human sexuality course, Dr. Nicole McNichols dismantles the myths and taboos that hold you back and replaces them with practical tools and insight that spark real transformation. The result is a comprehensive, shame-free framework for understanding desire, building confidence, and creating deeper intimacy"--McNichols, Nicolec4ef4bfe-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679406 "As one of the world's leading scientists examining how our DNA shapes differences in temperament, temptation and behaviour, Kathryn Paige Harden has seen firsthand how we-in public and in our most private relationships-continue to struggle with the ancient tensions between nature and nurture, freedom and constraint, the desire to punish and the longing to forgive. In Original Sin, she weaves together insights from her own experience as a daughter, mother, wife, and scientist with cutting-edge research in genetics and psychology to grapple with some of the most important questions in modern life: How do we take responsibility for the people we become, knowing how we are shaped by both biology and experience? How should we respond when people hurt each other-or themselves? And has science made guilt obsolete? Navigating the psychological and biological terrain of addiction, antisocial behaviour and violence, Harden confronts the discomforting ways science unsettles our understanding of wrongdoing and choice. In doing so she asks us not to absolve, but to reckon differently with notions of fairness and blame. A revelatory inquiry into the uneasy space where human behaviour meets inherited biology, Original Sin challenges us to imagine a more humane vision of accountability-for ourselves and for one another"--Harden, Kathryn Paigec4ef4bff-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678704 "From award-winning author Diamond Forde comes a stunningly powerful poetry collection exploring lineage and the legacy of survival as seen through the life of her grandmother Alice-a Black woman born in the Jim Crow South-using the King James Bible as a narrative framework"--Provided by publisher.Forde, Diamondc4ef4c00-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677241 "An indelible, deeply reported human narrative of contemporary China in which the country's carefully controlled internet offers a lens into the broader national tension between freedom and control. In the late 1990s, as the world was waking up to the power of the internet as a space of unprecedented connection and opportunity, Chinese authorities began constructing a system of online surveillance and censorship that became known as the Great Firewall. The online world that sprouted up behind the firewall was no less vibrant for being controlled, and in the years that followed China incubated a booming tech culture and a digital public square. But today, as the country's leadership has tightened the reins on public discourse and western headlines reduce the Chinese populace to a faceless monolith, journalist Yi-Ling Liu argues, China's singular online ecosystem may well be the most direct lens we have into the on-the-ground reality of life there. In tracing the evolution of the Chinese internet-from its lexicon to its memes to the precise nature of its censorship-Liu equips readers with a critical tool to assess the past, present, and future of a global power. Ingeniously conceived and meticulously reported, Dancing in Shackles spans the last three decades in China, a period that encapsulates the country's transformation into both the world's largest online userbase and one of its most dominant authoritarian states-from 1995, when ordinary Chinese people first logged onto the internet, swept up by its emancipatory promise, to the present day, as China polices its physical and virtual borders with unprecedented intensity. Drawing on years of intimate reporting, Liu weaves together the stories of individual citizens striving for freedom and community within state boundaries. A journalist-turned-activist taps into a nationwide feminist awakening, stoking a grassroots revolution on social media before being forced underground. The CEO of a gay dating app steers the company to a successful IPO despite laws prohibiting same-sex marriage. A disillusioned tech worker turns to writing science fiction to construct alternative visions of China's future. As Liu's subjects experience firsthand the internet's power as a tool of both state control and individual liberation, they grapple with universal questions of success and authenticity, love and solidarity, faith and survival. Dancing in Shackles is at once an unforgettable work of human storytelling and a vital window into a global power that we simplify and misunderstand at our peril"-- Provided by publisher.Liu, Yi-Lingc4ef4c01-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683692 "The search for effective home workouts ends here with Pilates At Home, an easy-to-follow pilates manual featuring customizable 15-, 30-, and 50-minute workouts that everyone can do in the comfort of their home!"--Park, Seo-Heec4ef4c02-2935-11f1-b851-0a39ee06db20Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:53 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678387 "The term 'great replacement theory' was coined in 2011 by a French novelist who argued that Black and Brown immigrants were 'invading' Europe, brought by shadowy elites to 'replace' the White population. From there, politicians and theorists in the United States and elsewhere repackaged it as a story of 'globalists' welcoming 'migrant criminals' and promoting diversity to take away the jobs, cultures, electoral power, and very lives of White people. Over time, great replacement theory has expanded those under threat to include citizens, men, Jews, Christians, heterosexuals, and ethnic majorities in countries as distinct as Russia, El Salvador, Brazil, Italy, and India, all targeted with the message that they are facing an existential attack that only a strongman can prevent. ... Ibram X. Kendi offers an unsettling but indispensable global history of how great replacement theory brought humanity into this authoritarian age--and how we can free ourselves from it"--Kendi, Ibram X.0e908a10-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675617 "In a world grappling with major societal shifts and increasing isolation, it's easy to feel like nothing you do matters. Even when our careers are thriving and we've reached the major personal milestones we've always dreamed about, many of us can't shake the feeling that something is missing. There must be more to life than merely existing-but how do we find it? Bestselling authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, the visionaries behind Stanford's renowned Life Design Lab, have inspired millions of readers to use design thinking principles to craft lives and careers they love. Now they take on the most profound design problem of all: how to build an existence rich with meaning. Evolving their revolutionary framework, Burnett and Evans unveil the latest research on how to instantly unlock more wonder, coherence, flow, and community in our everyday experiences. Instead of cramming more into an already packed life, they offer the steps we need to harness more from it, moment by moment. Through actionable insights presented with Burnett and Evans's signature compassion and warmth, How to Live a Meaningful Life reveals just how easy it is to turn seemingly ordinary encounters into a truly remarkable and deeply fulfilling reality"--Burnett, Bill0e908a11-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682952 "From bestselling author Nir Eyal, the surprising reason for our mental and physical limits and a bold new framework for how to surpass and even erase them permanently"--Eyal, Nir0e908a12-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677025 "A shocking murder at the nexus of Silicon Valley, California surf culture, and the cannabis gold rush exposes the dark side of the legal weed business in this revelatory work of investigative journalism" --Eden, Scott0e908a13-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673806 "When asked simple questions about global trends--what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school -- we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. Professor and TED presenter Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective, from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse). Our problem is that we don't know what we don't know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases. It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesn't mean there aren't real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most."--Rosling, Hans0e908a14-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677197 NO DESC FOUNDTurley, Jonathan0e908a15-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679088 "July 2014. Two American medical volunteers who joined the fight against the deadliest Ebola outbreak in world history have gotten infected. The virus kills in just over a week and they're trapped in a hot zone with the clock ticking. If there's going to be a rescue it has to happen now. The very notion of getting the patients out is a radical and dangerous idea. Bringing them home might cause an outbreak of Ebola here in the US. No one's certain if it can or should be done or if they'll even survive the flight. In fact, the only thing anyone can agree on is that there's just one group of people resourceful enough (or crazy enough) to pull this off. Thousands of miles away and deep in the north Georgia mountains, a phone rings at Phoenix Air. It's the US government calling with another impossible mission. Kevin Hazzard chronicles the ten frantic days that followed that phone call, dropping readers into the center of a first-of-its-kind international rescue. Phoenix Air, an eccentric band of engineers, pilots, and doctors with a reputation for doing things nobody else could, would become a lifeline to the world."--Hazzard, Kevin0e908a16-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685963 "This guide is packed with practice opportunities, online audio, and intuitively organized info you can use immediately as you improve your conversational Spanish. The book contains concrete and memorable lessons that stick--helping you apply what you've learned to real-world situations with ease."--Kraynak, Cecie0e908a17-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683708 Stay connected with friends and family using your device! Looking for a single, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to making the most out of your iPhone? In the newly revised iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 2026 Edition, tech educator and expert Dwight Spivey walks you through the essential parts of owning and using an iPhone. Starting from the beginning, Spivey explains how to choose the iPhone model that's right for you based on your needs, how to set up your iCloud account, and how to adjust accessibility features that make your phone easier to use. Learn how to choose and access the apps that let you text, call, email, and surf to your heart's content. This book delivers step-by-step instructions to personalizing your phone and getting more utility out if it, whether that means keeping tabs on your well-being with the Health App, customizing your notifications, or staying organized with the Calendar, Clock, and Reminders apps. iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 2026 Edition also offers: Video and audio calling tutorials, including instructions for using FaceTime to call family and friends Tips for making your phone more fun, including how to find and download new games, watch videos, and browse the web Tutorials on how to use your phone to organize your life and make you more productive Featuring large print, clear illustrations, and a special focus on tips and content especially relevant to seniors, this easy-to-read book gives new and experienced iPhone users an accurate resource that will help you get the most out of one of the most popular pieces of technology in the world.Spivey, Dwight0e908a18-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682239 "Dannah Eve has always been street smart, and for the past several years, she has been sharing her advice, self-defense strategies, and safety tips with millions of engaged social media followers. With the encouraging tone of a savvy older sister, she has built a platform that teaches women how to think like a threat--mastering situational awareness, calculated deception, and the art of always being ready. This is survival on your terms."--Eve, Dannah0e908a19-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679349 "In this time of political fragility, climate chaos, and seeking beauty wherever we can find its glimmer, Terry Tempest Williams introduces us to the Glorians. They are not distant deities, but the ordinary, often overlooked presences - animal, plant, memory, moment - that reveal our shared vulnerability and interconnectedness with the natural world. The Glorians can be as small as an ant ferrying a coyote willow blossom to its queen or as commonplace as the night sky. But when they can collectively show us - about the radical art of attending to beauty and carrying forward against all odds - is immense."--Williams, Terry Tempest0e908a1a-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679047 "From a renowned Yale historian comes a chilling look at the looming threat of the next Great Power war and the urgent interventions necessary to avoid it in the twenty-first century."--Westad, Odd Arne0e908a1b-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685810 "Learn the foundations of block printing! From designing repeat patterns and carving blocks to printing and layering inks, this is the perfect introduction to printing on fabric. With twelve projects and fifteen vibrant, templated block designs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll be printing like a pro in no time"--"Block print stunning fabrics with hand-carved motifs!Learn the foundations of block printing! From designing repeat patterns and carving blocks to printing and layering inks, this is the perfect introduction to printing on fabric. With 15 vibrant, templated block designs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll be printing like a pro in no time!It's packed with 12 fun and inspiring projects that range from sewn zipper pouches and quilted kitchen accessories to upcycled garments; block printing can upgrade your textiles whether you sew or not! Transform your home goods, accessories, wardrobe, and more with custom, colorful fabrics.A complete visual guide to fabric block printing, from carving and inking to printing and layering, with 15+ templated designs ready to transfer and print12 step-by-step projects showcase the versatility of block-printing, including sewing projects and ready-to-wear printed garmentsPerfect for sewists and quilters alike-block printed fabrics can be used for everything from garments to home decor, adding a unique touch to any project!"--Green, Andria0e908a1c-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678486 "In The Racial Wealth Gap, Baradaran outlines two tectonic forces that have driven apart the economic fortunes of white and Black families: wealth creation for white Americans, who have been systematically receiving financial subsidies in the century and a half since emancipation, and wealth destruction for Black Americans--either by vigilante violence or by official means, such as allowing Black banks to collapse or building highways through segregated Black communities. These forces, combined with the racist notion that Black communities fail to rise because of their own moral, intellectual, or economic shortcomings, have kept Black families behind their white counterparts, despite decades of civil rights activism and national economic growth--a deep injustice that can only be achieved through reparations"--|cProvided by publisher.Baradaran, Mehrsa0e908a1d-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677080 "From Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetness, a lyrical and visually stunning cookbook of more than 100 enthralling dessert recipes, exploring the five tastes and how they transform on the plate and beyond"--Ho, Thalia0e908a1e-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683207 "Hand-printing is a brilliant way of creating unique projects and avoiding over-priced, mass-produced items. This beginner's handbook guides you through a variety of hand-printing techniques so you can make beautifully patterned home accessories, bags, and gifts. In the first chapter, find out how to make and use stamps to create gorgeous projects including a leafy lampshade, honeycomb bunting, and an envelope clutch bag. Next, try your hand at using stencils and screen-printing to make giant floor pillows, a boxy weekender bag, and even a set of nesting tables. The final chapter shows you how to use more unusual methods such as ceramic and photo transfer and sun printing to make storage pots, a patchwork quilt, an everyday tote bag, and more. The techniques section and projects include illustrated step-by-step instructions, and at the back of the book you'll find easy-to-use templates for the print motifs and sewing projects"--NO AUTHOR0e908a1f-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677162 "A multifaceted portrait of the great Japanese director."--Provided by publisher.Kurosawa, Akira0e908a20-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2670535 "Explore the enchanting artistry and visionary storytelling behind Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, where stunning visuals and insightful commentary reveal the creative process and craftsmanship that bring Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece to life like never before. Dive into the mesmerizing world of the highly anticipated film Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, with the exclusive Art and Making of Frankenstein. This stunning volume offers an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative genius of del Toro and his collaborators--including his all-star cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and more--and showcases breathtaking concept art, an array of period-specific props, locations, costumes, and deep insights into the filmmaking process. Discover the visionary interpretations of classic characters, the meticulous craftsmanship that brings them to life, and the rich thematic layers that define this reimagining of Mary Shelley's timeless tale. Combining in-depth commentary with unparalleled set access, this insightful book will provide a deeper understanding of Del Toro's legendary creative process. Exclusive interviews with the director, cast, and production crew are paired with candid set photos, exclusive storyboards, costumes, and concept artwork."--O'Malley, Sheila (Film critic)0e908a21-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685815 "The author of This Naked Mind provides a guide to navigating what's next after you find freedom from alcohol"--Provided by publisher.Grace, Annie0e908a22-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2674782 "Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections. With more than 60 intricate full-color artworks and 3D maps, explore iconic locations that bring the Star Wars saga to life. This updated edition has been comprehensively updated and includes incredible cross-sections from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and Star Wars: Andor. Uncover the unspeakable secrets of Darth Vader's castle. Explore the ancient Jedi ruins on Ahch-To. Discover the unmatched opulence of Canto Bight and the brutal efficiency of the Narkina-5 prison complex. Created in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this book also contains the official map of the Star Wars galaxy, charting hundreds of planets from Ajan Kloss to Zygerria. This comprehensive book makes the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. Readers will spend hours studying the fascinating artwork to gain new insights into iconic locations from their favorite saga." --Lund, Kristin0e908a23-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683687 "From reducing bloating and gas to improving bowel movements and overall gut health, the low-FODMAP diet can be a lifesaver for people dealing with digestive issues, including IBS. Yet its strict elimination and slow reintroduction process can be difficult without guidance-which is exactly where The Everything Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Cookbook comes in. This book is here to help you create gut-friendly meals that are right for you. you'll learn how to manage the eliminate phase, the best strategies for reintroducing different foods, and how to best customize the diet to suit your needs. You'll also find delicious low-FODMAP recipes for every meal of the day, including: -Pumpkin Spice Crepes that make a delicious breakfast -Pork Chops with Carrots and Toasted Buckwheat that make the perfect main dish for dinnertime -A Mixed Berry Cobbler that's the perfect dessert to wrap up any meal -And many more! With flexible meal plans, 175 easy and delicious recipes, and all the advice you'll need to get started, you'll have everything you need to create delicious, low-FODMAP meals that will help you manage your digestive issues and feel your best"--Francioli, Colleen0e908a24-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685811 It's in the electronics that make devices work: the sensors, the motors, and the logic that controls them. It's in the 3D printed plastic parts, and the CNC-machined wood and aluminium. If you want to build something in the modern age, you need to be thinking digitally. We've rounded up a few of our favourite makes previously published in HackSpace magazine (which is now part of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine), which should keep you entertained for an afternoon, a weekend, or longer."--Provided by publisher.NO AUTHOR0e908a25-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673807 "Get support and guidance as you navigate reexamining your faith and finding your own way to the truth"--Simon, Mashaun D.0e908a26-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682263 "Rachel Weaver's DIZZY is a braided memoir of her time working in the backcountry of Alaska and her time in the medical world as a chronically ill patient with a mysterious illness. As a young woman, the stunning loss of Rachel's father sent her seeking the edges of adventure working on boats and in the wildness of Alaska; a stress test of sorts to be ready for the next catastrophe by keeping catastrophe close. But it wasn't the bear who stuck his head into her tent, or the shipwreck in cold Canadian waters, or the waterspout four hundred miles out in the South Sargasso Sea that brought Rachel to her knees. It was clinicians in clean white coats and an undefinable, debilitating illness. Over the course of eighteen years, Rachel would see over forty medical practitioners, face hostility and indifference, be accused of making it all up, go broke, wonder if she really was making it all up, and be subjected to endless drugs and invasive procedures in her search to learn the truth about her body. A medical mystery and a cautionary tale about our broken-down system, DIZZY is a story about perseverance in pursuit of answers, of learning to live with life's uncertainty, and the struggle to find joy in an imperfect but beautiful world"-- Provided by publisher.Weaver, Rachel0e908a27-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685711 "What is the secret to growing abundant cut flowers even in unpredictable conditions? This complete guide to the seed-to-vase journey reveals how to grow flowers with incredible fragrance, embrace sustainability, and discover gorgeous new varieties of homegrown blooms. Flower farmer Rebecca Starling shares her secrets to successfully growing cut flowers for the home. Whether a growing space is large or small, it's remarkably easy to be surrounded by color for many months of the year. Flower-farm secrets include unusual, heirloom, and new plant choices; trending plants and flower fashion; cold-hardy, heat-tolerant, and drought-resistant plants; soil blocking and successful growing from seed; drying your own flowers; the importance of day length; low-maintenance plants for busy people; hero flowers for every season; and recipes for stunning arrangements"--Starling, Rebecca0e908a28-29ff-11f1-a541-0a39ee06db20Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:46 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678387 "The term 'great replacement theory' was coined in 2011 by a French novelist who argued that Black and Brown immigrants were 'invading' Europe, brought by shadowy elites to 'replace' the White population. From there, politicians and theorists in the United States and elsewhere repackaged it as a story of 'globalists' welcoming 'migrant criminals' and promoting diversity to take away the jobs, cultures, electoral power, and very lives of White people. Over time, great replacement theory has expanded those under threat to include citizens, men, Jews, Christians, heterosexuals, and ethnic majorities in countries as distinct as Russia, El Salvador, Brazil, Italy, and India, all targeted with the message that they are facing an existential attack that only a strongman can prevent. ... Ibram X. Kendi offers an unsettling but indispensable global history of how great replacement theory brought humanity into this authoritarian age--and how we can free ourselves from it"--Kendi, Ibram X.0d0e999c-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679075 In this book, "journalist, historian, and longtime Blume aficionado Mark Oppenheimer pens a ... multidimensional portrait of the acclaimed author through extensive interviews with Blume herself, invaluable access to her papers and correspondence, and thoughtful analysis of Blume's beloved novels, including early, unpublished works that shed light on the pathbreaking writer she would become. Oppenheimer goes deep, exploring Blume's middle-class 1950s upbringing, complicated childhood, varied relationships and marriages, unabashed sexual experiences, bouts of heartache and loss, and enduring legacy as a champion of free speech and contemporary literature. Oppenheimer peels back the curtain to reveal the woman behind the literary empire in all her complex, multifaceted glory"--Oppenheimer, Mark0d0e999d-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682217 A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Doctor, author, and influencer Amy Shah, MD, (@DrAmyShah), shares a nutritional, science-based protocol to minimize hormonal havoc, hot flashes, and night sweats and take on perimenopause and menopause with improved mood, energy, and health. Hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog--the hormonal flux that comes with menopause and perimenopause may bring some notorious side effects, but that doesn't mean you have to feel miserable or settle for debilitating symptoms. This isn't your mother's menopause! Double-board certified medical doctor Amy Shah shows you the power of targeted nutrition to manage the chaos that perimenopause and menopause can bring. There's a growing awareness about perimenopause, the period of hormonal changes leading up to menopause that can begin as early as your late 30s. Starting in perimenopause and continuing through menopause, your immune system, gut, and metabolism get out of balance as your hormones shift. Dr. Shah's protocol supports your hormones by increasing key nutrients--including protein, fiber, probiotics, and vitamins and minerals--to realign and nourish your body and heal your gut-brain connection, helping to reduce and relieve unpleasant menopause symptoms while dramatically decreasing the risk of serious diseases from heart disease to depression to osteoporosis. It's as easy as 30-30-3: 30 grams of protein in your first meal to curb cravings 30 grams of fiber to diversify and strengthen the gut 3 probiotic foods to balance the microbiome. Pairing this optimal diet with circadian fasting and science-supported lifestyle strategies and 20 recipes to maximize benefits, Hormone Havoc is your all-in-one guide to taking control of your health when you and your hormones feel out of control. You don't have to settle for feeling awful during perimenopause and menopause--Dr. Shah shows how you can not just feel like yourself again, but feel even better than before.Shah, Amy0d0e999e-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682952 "From bestselling author Nir Eyal, the surprising reason for our mental and physical limits and a bold new framework for how to surpass and even erase them permanently"--Eyal, Nir0d0e999f-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679088 "July 2014. Two American medical volunteers who joined the fight against the deadliest Ebola outbreak in world history have gotten infected. The virus kills in just over a week and they're trapped in a hot zone with the clock ticking. If there's going to be a rescue it has to happen now. The very notion of getting the patients out is a radical and dangerous idea. Bringing them home might cause an outbreak of Ebola here in the US. No one's certain if it can or should be done or if they'll even survive the flight. In fact, the only thing anyone can agree on is that there's just one group of people resourceful enough (or crazy enough) to pull this off. Thousands of miles away and deep in the north Georgia mountains, a phone rings at Phoenix Air. It's the US government calling with another impossible mission. Kevin Hazzard chronicles the ten frantic days that followed that phone call, dropping readers into the center of a first-of-its-kind international rescue. Phoenix Air, an eccentric band of engineers, pilots, and doctors with a reputation for doing things nobody else could, would become a lifeline to the world."--Hazzard, Kevin0d0e99a0-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682620 "The Drawing Habit helps beginner and intermediate artists develop a daily drawing routine, offering step-by-step exercises and practical advice for lasting improvement and confidence"--Bogdanova, Daria0d0e99a1-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682061 Covers "[m]ore than 90 of the most important events, milestones, and turning points in world history - from the agricultural revolution to WWI and WWII"--NO AUTHOR0d0e99a2-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685940 "Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, see the Duomo in Florence, or take a gondola ride in Venice, the local Fodor's travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor's Best of Italy guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos."--Provided by publisher.NO AUTHOR0d0e99a3-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679462 "When Daniel Ellsberg passed away in 2023 at the age of ninety-two, his lifelong commitment to nuclear disarmament and truth-telling at the highest levels of government enshrined him as one of the most courageous patriots America has ever seen. From his role in leaking the Pentagon Papers in 1971, for which he was charged with multiple felonies under the Espionage Act, to his anti-war activism and writings in the decades that followed, his effects on American nuclear policy, peacemaking efforts, and information politics cannot be overstated. Yet the principles he stood on remain more urgent than ever, as catastrophic wars break out and political unrest throws into question the authority of democracy and governments across the world. Truth and Consequence-edited by his son, Michael Ellsberg, and his longtime assistant Jan R. Thomas-captures Ellsberg's lifelong preoccupations with the problem of evil, the massacre of civilians, the threat of nuclear annihilation, the dangers of unquestioned obedience, and the necessity to cultivate empathy for those whom we have been taught to see as enemies. In this posthumous collection of previously unpublished writing, including autobiographical and personal essays, manifestos, and reportage, Ellsberg's ideas burst from the page with acerbic critique and powerful introspection, cementing him as one of the most heroic champions of truth in American history. Truth and Consequence does not equivocate about the bedrock convictions we must continue to uphold in his wake: freedom, integrity, and, above all, truth." --Ellsberg, Daniel0d0e99a4-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677057 "In this candid autobiography, Kim Simmonds, legendary guitarist and founder of Savoy Brown, shares his six-decade journey in blues-rock. From discovering the blues in post-WWII Wales to leading one of Britain's most enduring bands, Simmonds recounts Savoy Brown's rise to international fame, particularly in the US, where albums such as Street Corner Talking and Hellbound Train became classics. With honesty and humor, he reflects on the ever-changing music scene, encounters with legends such as Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, and the challenges of keeping a band together. Even after a cancer diagnosis, his passion for music never wavered. Featuring a foreword by producer Mike Vernon, MBE, and contributions from Kim's wife, Debbie, this book is filled with behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections. A must-read for music lovers, it offers a rare glimpse into the life of a true blues-rock pioneer who played until his final note"--Simmonds, Kim0d0e99a5-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685792 "From Beatrice Dixon, founder of The Honey Pot Company, comes an inspiring memoir about overcoming adversity--personally and professionally--by trusting her intuition and following what she calls her "soul instinct" to build the life of her dreams"--Dixon, Beatrice0d0e99a6-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2661046 "This is the charming and poignant account of twenty-five years spent in Orkney. After her marriage to an islander, Christine Muir went to live on the tiny island of North Ronaldsay, where she and her husband brought up their four children and ran a small croft. Following the seasons though the year, Orkney Days is full of observations of the natural world at their doorstep. Beautiful descriptions of the island and its flora and fauna - from wildflowers and medicinal herbs to seals and seabirds - are mingled with memories of a young family growing up and the rhythms of daily life far from the bustle of the modern world. There is much too about the work involved in running their croft and the cattle and sheep that are its mainstay, about the traditions and lore of the island which stretch back over countless generations, and about the modern developments which changed it forever."--Muir, Christine0d0e99a7-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685743 "In 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I. Her body was carried on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession that would become immortalised in stone. TO maker the places where her cortege rested, a heartbrokwn Edward commissioned twelve magnificent Eleanor Crosses." More than seven centuries later, the author sets herself the challenge of walking the entire 200-mile funeral route from Lincoln to London, following history's footsteps on the corresponding date in November and December 2024. This book documents her journey.--From publisher description.Loxton, Alice0d0e99a8-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685770 "After moving from a conservative Midwestern suburb to New York City to pursue an acting career, Kelly never could have imagined what life had in store for her-or how much she would fundamentally change along the way. The Luckiest is her emotional journey through the pain of unrealized dreams, navigating her husband's Broadway spotlight, fighting for her child's life, finding purpose after loss, and rebuilding her life and marriage"--Provided by publisher.Cervantes, Kelly0d0e99a9-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685766 "The first North American pope is a quiet man few had heard of, following the legacy of one the most media savvy pontiffs in history. Yet with subtle gestures, Pope Leo has shown that he is a bridge-builder, a man willing to unite the factions in a deeply divided Church. In this comprehensive book which joins biography with critical examination of the state of the Church, veteran journalist Christopher R. Altieri explores Prevost's life and work, from his early years in Chicago to his ministry in Peru, and how he came to be chosen as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Altieri provides insight into the politics of the 2025 conclave, alongside Pope Leo's choice of papal name, and the major challenges and deep-rooted problems of the Church that he now must run - and all at a time when the world is asking big questions about what it means to be human in a complex ethical world of AI and global conflict. Through this Pope Leo emerges as a quiet man of true humility, with a track record as an efficient administrator and conciliatory figure, whose background in Canon Law might just offer him the skills needed to govern and reshape the modern Church."--Altieri, Christopher R0d0e99aa-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685782 "An entertaining, heartwarming memoir detailing the adventures and valuable life lessons learned from the author's four decades of friendship with Ozzy Osbourne and the Osbourne family."--Provided by publisher.Rea, Stephen0d0e99ab-2ac8-11f1-997b-0a39ee06db20Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:03:32 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679462 "When Daniel Ellsberg passed away in 2023 at the age of ninety-two, his lifelong commitment to nuclear disarmament and truth-telling at the highest levels of government enshrined him as one of the most courageous patriots America has ever seen. From his role in leaking the Pentagon Papers in 1971, for which he was charged with multiple felonies under the Espionage Act, to his anti-war activism and writings in the decades that followed, his effects on American nuclear policy, peacemaking efforts, and information politics cannot be overstated. Yet the principles he stood on remain more urgent than ever, as catastrophic wars break out and political unrest throws into question the authority of democracy and governments across the world. Truth and Consequence-edited by his son, Michael Ellsberg, and his longtime assistant Jan R. Thomas-captures Ellsberg's lifelong preoccupations with the problem of evil, the massacre of civilians, the threat of nuclear annihilation, the dangers of unquestioned obedience, and the necessity to cultivate empathy for those whom we have been taught to see as enemies. In this posthumous collection of previously unpublished writing, including autobiographical and personal essays, manifestos, and reportage, Ellsberg's ideas burst from the page with acerbic critique and powerful introspection, cementing him as one of the most heroic champions of truth in American history. Truth and Consequence does not equivocate about the bedrock convictions we must continue to uphold in his wake: freedom, integrity, and, above all, truth." --Ellsberg, Danielf139dfd2-2b90-11f1-80a8-0a39ee06db20Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:01:34 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673222 Biography of John Singleton, who received Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Boyz N the Hood at just 24 years old.Golianopoulos, Thomas1c92519a-2c5a-11f1-8c10-0a39ee06db20Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:01:36 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677066 "Work in Progress is a snapshot of several years--first as a boy, then as a teenager, and finally as a young adult-- of being thrown into a series of jobs for which Martin had zero training. He had never set foot in a restaurant kitchen before working as a busboy and dishwasher; never stepped onto a golf course before working as a caddy; and had never seen a factory floor before working as an assembly-line worker. He almost always felt uncomfortable, unsettled, and uneasy. But, like many of us, he needed the money... Each chapter features photos of memories and milestones throughout Father Martin's young life... He's not the hero of these stories, more a hapless teenager who learns in each job, even the ones he loathes, something about the value of work, about what it means to be an adult, about people, and about life overall"--Martin, Jamesa473fb76-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2681194 "In time for Apple's 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company's entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color photos, new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture, and fresh interviews with the legendary figures who shaped Apple into what it is today"--Pogue, Davida473fb77-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673343 "In the years since Mukherjee [first published] The Emperor of All Maladies, much has changed in the universe of cancer--in our understanding of its causes; in our attempts to prevent it; and in the revolutionary new treatments. In four...new chapters--essentially a new book about cancer--he illuminates this disease with both a bird's eye view of the landscape and an acute focus on the role of the cell. He also looks at imminent new studies--and to the future"--Mukherjee, Siddharthaa473fb78-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677250 "Twenty-five years ago, celebrated author (and cradle Catholic) Christopher Beha gave up on God. Helped along by a reading of Bertrand Russell's classic text Why I Am Not a Christian, he became a committed atheist, certain that his days of belief were behind him. A youthful brush with mortality soon set Beha on a decades-long quest for meaning in a Godless world"--Beha, Christophera473fb79-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677002 "For fans of Ben Macintyre, the gripping story of the assassination of Soviet revolutionary Leon Trotsky and the deadly game of cat and mouse that preceded it"--Ireland, Josha473fb7a-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675396 "Two decades ago, behavioral economics burst from academia to the halls of power, on both sides of the Atlantic, with the promise that correcting individual biases could help transform society. The hope was that governments could deploy a new approach to addressing society's deepest challenges, from inadequate retirement planning to climate change--gently, but cleverly, nudging people to make choices for their own good and the good of the planet. It was all very convenient, and false. As behavioral scientists Nick Chater and George Loewenstein show in It's on You, nudges rarely work, and divert us from policies that do."--Chater, Nicka473fb7b-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682070 "The Pain-Free Body offers a refreshingly simple, accessible approach. Dr. Dan Ginader, a highly regarded physical therapist, shares science-backed, client-proven strategies for pain relief through exercises and movements suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Drawing from years of experience helping thousands of people, Dr. Ginader has crafted a practical manual that empowers readers to break free from chronic pain and take control of their health."--Ginader, Dana473fb7c-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677093 "This book is a collection of the author's grandmother's recipes, expertly adapted with her professional eye for the American home kitchen"--Castro, Miaa473fb7d-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677042 "Caroline Amelia Elizabeth, Princess of Brunswick, was born in the northern German town of Braunschweig. Her mother and father, the duke and duchess, instantly knew one thing: there was something irrefutably untamable about their daughter. She grew up a wild child, sequestered from others to protect her family's reputation--a Regency-era Rapunzel. She was freed from this gilded cage by an unexpected marriage proposal from George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales and the eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte ne was entirely unprepared for the backstabbing mean girls of the royal court. Always staying true to herself, she stepped into her role of queen-to-be without compromising her character, showing off her affinity for fashion, her many eccentric hobbies, and ultimately, her infallible spirit, despite being ostracized as an outsider by her in-laws. And so Caroline became the unlikely figurehead of the anti-monarchists, aided by the just-emerging tabloid press. Yet, despite her status as a revolutionary heroine, Caroline's name faded away following her death. Until now."--Foster, Ann (Podcaster)a473fb7e-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683255 "Build foundational communication, social-emotional, and decision-making skills to foster your child's independence."--Publisher annotation.Goldrich, Cindya473fb7f-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679436 "Bring clarity, strength, and purpose to your modern life through the ancient wisdom of Shaolin. What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? Shaolin is more than just a martial art-it is a way of life. Rooted in Zen and Taoist philosophy, its ancient wisdom teaches us how to unite mind and body, cultivate resilience, and develop an equanimous perspective amongst a chaotic world. In the international bestseller Shaolin Spirit, renowned teacher and founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe Shi Heng Yi reveals profound insights to human development paired with twelve personal core practices to foster essential transformation of body and mind. From improving sleep and mental clarity to building strength, flexibility, and focus, these time-honored techniques offer a practical and personal way to self-mastery. Blending profound philosophy with practical guidance, Shaolin Spirit is an invitation to step into the discipline, determination, and power of the Shaolin way-no matter where you are in life"--Yi, Shi Henga473fb80-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673297 "A companion book to one of the most popular and hotly debated lists in the music world celebrates the all-new 2020 list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time," telling the stories behind each album through Rolling Stone photography, original album art, commentary, and archival interview."--NO AUTHORa473fb81-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2680752 NO DESC FOUNDSartori, Leea473fb82-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684607 "With The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook you'll enjoy all-in-one winter warmers like curries, casseroles, stews and chilies, plus comforting veg-packed soups. Your slow-cooker unlocks easy-leave-alone cooking of heartier traditional cuts of meats, plus fiber- and protein-packed pulses - allowing for thriftier, healthier eating. This fresh new book is packed with ingenious tips and tricks, plus tasty snacks, treats and puddings too! You'll master quick-to-prep and zero-stress slow-cooked recipes in no time at all, and enjoy healthy and tasty meals without spending hours over the stove"--NO AUTHORa473fb83-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686302 "Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Vietnam, written by Vietnam experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease" --Zatko, Martina473fb84-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686297 NO DESC FOUNDLuchsinger, Abbya473fb85-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683442 There is so much disagreement about climate change that it is difficult to determine where to start to actuall fix things. Using simple, clear data, the author addresses 50 questions about tackling climate change.Ritchie, Hannaha473fb86-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669082 "Discover the latest science on fibromyalgia and get proven, practical steps to recover your quality of life"--Staud, Rolanda473fb87-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2687892 "Pre-cut 10" squares are a great way to make a variety of cohesive quilts! Whether you're new to quilting or a seasoned stitcher, '10-inch square quilt block book' offers everything you need to make the most of 10'' pre-cuts. It includes a list of essential tools and notions needed for success, an overview on pre-cuts, tips and tricks, and 13 beautiful quilt projects to make with your squares. At the end, you'll learn how to adjust quilt sizes and how to finish your quilt! Author Carolina Moore has streamlined her quilting knowledge to bring you the ultimate resource on how to turn 10'' pre-cuts into stunning quilts you'll treasure for years to come. Grab your favorite pre-cuts and start stitching your next masterpiece today!"--Page 4 of cover.Moore, Carolinaa473fb88-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686301 NO DESC FOUNDGrosberg, Michaela473fb89-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686300 "Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Cuba. Discover Cuba's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from digging your toes into the sand at one of the country's most beautiful beaches, curving Playa Ancón; to visiting Playa Tortuga for a chance to see endangered green marine turtles; and scouting epic street art in San Isidro's Art District"--Boobbyer, Clairea473fb8a-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686000 "Discover just how easy it is to learn Italian with this updated edition of The Everything Learning Italian Book with new online audio so you can quickly access the pronunciation guide and exercises while you're reading. Learning Italian has never been more fun or more accessible! Now with online audio, this all-in-one guide provides step-by-step instruction in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Learn how to: -Master the essentials of Italian grammar ; -Perfect your Italian pronunciation ; -Ask questions and hold conversations ; -Navigate basic dialogues for travel, dining, business, and shopping. This must-have resource features online audio pronunciation guides, extensive vocabulary lists, and interactive exercises. Complete with dialogue examples, self-tests, and English-to-Italian and Italian-to-English dictionaries, The Everything Learning Italian Book, 3rd Edition will have you speaking--and understanding--Italian with confidence before you know it"--Wrigley, Ronald Glenna473fb8b-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677018 "A defining major work from today's leading Bible scholar : N. T. Wright traces the biblical promise of God's care for the future, offering authentic hope in a chaotic age. Many devout believers have been lured into the classic misunderstanding that Christianity teaches how we must leave earth and go somewhere else to be with God. But this outlook dangerously suggests that God created a world he loves only to abandon it. Nothing could be further from the scriptural truth, N. T. Wright contends. In God's Homecoming, Wright excavates the forgotten story of God's original purpose to dwell with us and make his home-and ours-in this new creation. In his groundbreaking Surprised by Hope, Wright dismantled the 'going to heaven' narrative. In God's Homecoming, he returns with a panoramic pilgrimage tracing God's homecoming promise from Genesis through Revelation. When we read the Bible as a whole, Wright argues, we do not find a narrative of souls ascending a spiritual ladder to heaven, but of God coming down to dwell with us. Revolutionary and grounded in biblical research, Wright leads readers through the movements of the promise : God created heaven and earth to be his own home, he filled the temple with his presence, then the church with the Holy Spirit, and promises that the all creation will again be filled with his glory. He traces how the popular Christian reading got it wrong -- as well as the radical transformation that awaits us and the church today if we return to God's original vision. Until we recover this forgotten story, Wright warns, we will keep distorting the Bible's message. Yet, he argues, its recovery could be the key to revitalizing every aspect of Christian life as we know it : prayer, mission, evangelism, pastoral practice, and personal devotion"--Wright, N. T.a473fb8c-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679391 "Over-the-top, decadent, and outrageously delicious are just a few words that Samantha Schnur uses to describe the food she creates on her social media platform, The Naughty Fork. For Samantha, 'naughty' is a vibe. It's found in the cheese pull from nachos, the drip of sauce from pasta, or the crunch of buttery toast from sandwiches. Home cooks who like to share the delicious, naughty vibe with friends and family will find recipes for shareable, snackable foods like dips, appetizers, and hors d'ouevres"--Provided by publisher.Schnur, Samanthaa473fb8d-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686299 "Growing up in a household that celebrated food, Vijaya Selvaraju was surrounded by fragrant spices and delicious meals, thanks to her mother. As she discovered her own passion for cooking, Vijaya sought to make Indian cuisine more approachable, simplifying traditional recipes for today's busy cooks without compromising on taste. By focusing on accessible ingredients--like yogurt, rice, lentils, and fresh herbs--along with smart techniques--like using a multicooker to speed up long cooking times--she shows just how simple and enjoyable creating authentic, delicious Indian dishes can be."--Selvaraju, Vijayaa473fb8e-2d23-11f1-97cb-0a39ee06db20Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:13 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677183 "A charmingly obsessive, thoroughly tested exploration of the best ways to cook and bake your favorite foods. Some might think the "best" roast chicken means "most efficient without sacrificing juicy meat," while others might think "best" is the one that you won't be able to stop thinking about for years, no matter how long it takes in a sous vide bag. When writer Ella Quittner (creator of Food52's "Absolute Best Tests") is cooking or baking something, she cannot rest until she's tested every method she can to arrive at the best result. Even if that means traveling to Tokyo to learn the trick to extra juicy tsukune for her tender meatballs or spending time in the Alabama Black Belt gathering intel from the pros for her flakiest biscuits. In Obsessed with the Best, Ella walks you through the results of 24 head-to-head tests of cooking methods to help you find the perfect choice for your palate. From these building blocks, Ella shares more than 100 recipes, grounding you in minimalist techniques that maximize flavor, and sharing creative options as jumping off points for your own favorite flavors. Recipes include: - Under-Pressure Flaky Biscuits, Fluffy No-Special-Equipment Buttermilk Pancakes, and a failproof Caramelized Shallot Soft Scrambled Eggs with Comté - Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Insurance Cheese, Rigatoni with Vodka "All'Amatriciana," and more than a dozen optimized veggies, like Braised Tomato-Butter Cabbage. - Entrées like Triple-Secret Tender Meatballs, One-Hour Roast Chicken, Opulent Slow-Roasted Chicken, and Lemon-Butter Cold-Poached Shrimp - Sweets like Overachiever Extra Brown Butter Bakery-Worthy Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Soft & Tender Yellow Cake, and Actually Manageable French-ish Buttercream Punctuated with reported essays on people, places, or things obsessed with "the best"-be it a bacon evangelist from Iowa who flies annually all the way to Kofu, Japan, to throw a "Porktober Fest" in the middle of a seasonal celebration of a feudal lord, or an international spin through different pasta-making methods from Osaka to Tuscany-Obsessed with the Best is precise, informative, personal, and fun in equal measure"--Quittner, Ellaf7ca3d70-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2681194 "In time for Apple's 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company's entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color photos, new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture, and fresh interviews with the legendary figures who shaped Apple into what it is today"--Pogue, Davidf7ca3d71-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682325 "From the social media sensations and mental health advocates Cate Osborn and Erik Gude comes a modern and refreshingly honest guide to managing ADHD for adults. ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. With roughly eight million adults living with ADHD and more people seeking and receiving diagnoses each year, there's a huge gap between lived experiences and straightforward information. Enter Cate Osborn and Erik Gude, ADHD advocates and educators and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Catie and Eric's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure. They have witnessed this info gap firsthand in their own lives and in the flood of questions they regularly field from their millions of social media followers. Irreverent, indispensable, candid, and reassuring, Cate and Erik don't paper over the realities of neurodivergence. They give it to you straight. Featuring the most up-to-date foundational information, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults also explores issues that are rarely discussed, such as navigating sex and intimacy, and the healthcare system. Ingeniously structured and designed to be accessible for neurodivergent readers."--Osborn, Catef7ca3d72-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679093 "From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek comes a revolutionary guide to understanding ourselves, changing our behaviors, and becoming the person we want to be"--Provided by publisher.LePera, Nicolef7ca3d73-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679593 "When biochemist Jessie Inchausp became pregnant, she uncovered striking research: choline, DHA, protein, and glucose are four key nutrients that influence a baby?s development in the womb; yet most women don?t get nearly enough of the first three and too much of the fourth."--Inchauspé, Jessief7ca3d74-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677135 "In this pioneering work, a renowned happiness scientist and a top relationship researcher draw on the science of happiness, love, and human connection to offer a powerful framework to help readers appreciate and nurture what makes them feel truly loved. In this exceptional book, they present a radical, hopeful, and science-backed shift in how to think about love, revealing that feeling loved isn't about making ourselves more appealing, available, and lovable--it's about showing our full and vulnerable selves to others and encouraging our loved ones to reveal their full and vulnerable selves to us. This is true for romantic love but also for the love we feel in friendship, family, and beyond."--Lyubomirsky, Sonjaf7ca3d75-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675396 "Two decades ago, behavioral economics burst from academia to the halls of power, on both sides of the Atlantic, with the promise that correcting individual biases could help transform society. The hope was that governments could deploy a new approach to addressing society's deepest challenges, from inadequate retirement planning to climate change--gently, but cleverly, nudging people to make choices for their own good and the good of the planet. It was all very convenient, and false. As behavioral scientists Nick Chater and George Loewenstein show in It's on You, nudges rarely work, and divert us from policies that do."--Chater, Nickf7ca3d76-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677144 "What is desire? What is attachment? What is chemistry? What is intimacy? In Intimacy, the pioneering intimacy coordinator behind the series Normal People offers a groundbreaking exploration of sex, love, and partnership--and the path to forging a deeper connection to ourselves and others. 'A vital contribution to our understanding of intimacy both on screen and in life.'--from the Foreword by Gillian Anderson As intimacy coordinator, Ita O'Brien has choreographed some of the most passionate and vulnerable intimate scenes on-screen. From Normal People to Sex Education and I May Destroy You, and in so many more productions, she has also made these scenes safer, more joyful and more empowering to perform in. No one knows intimacy, the power of true connection, better than O'Brien. So, what can her work teach us about our own relationships, both with ourselves and others? How can we use her tools to discover what it is that we truly want in our intimate lives? And how can all of this create environments in which intimacy can take seed, grow, and even thrive? Combining embodied wisdom, behind-the-scenes stories, and exercises for connection, Intimacy offers us a field guide to discovering our desires, communicating our needs, and cultivating truly intimate relationships at every stage of our lives"--O'Brien, Itaf7ca3d77-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679486 "The story of how soccer has transformed the world--as seen through nine World Cups"--Kuper, Simonf7ca3d78-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677143 "The powerful story of a falsely imprisoned man and a sweeping indictment of a city and the criminal justice system by a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist"--Tulsky, Rickf7ca3d79-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677093 "This book is a collection of the author's grandmother's recipes, expertly adapted with her professional eye for the American home kitchen"--Castro, Miaf7ca3d7a-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682911 "Gardener Huw Richards and chef Sam Cooper bridge the gap between the garden and kitchen, profiling the growing and cooking of 70 crops. In this super-practical companion for all kitchen gardeners, each crop has no-nonsense growing information on spacing, sowing, and harvesting, accompanied by delicious and simple recipes for food made well. Whether you have containers on a balcony or acres of land, easy guides show the number of plants you can grow per square meter and the approximate harvest per plant so you can easily work out how many plants to grow and expected yield. There are also suggestions for the best varieties to grow for resilience and flavor. Recipes are easily adapted depending on how much you harvest and range from dishes to eat right away, such as a root vegetable tartiflette, and preserves to enjoy later, like a tomato sauce to add to pastas and stews"--Richards, Huwf7ca3d7b-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677042 "Caroline Amelia Elizabeth, Princess of Brunswick, was born in the northern German town of Braunschweig. Her mother and father, the duke and duchess, instantly knew one thing: there was something irrefutably untamable about their daughter. She grew up a wild child, sequestered from others to protect her family's reputation--a Regency-era Rapunzel. She was freed from this gilded cage by an unexpected marriage proposal from George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales and the eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte ne was entirely unprepared for the backstabbing mean girls of the royal court. Always staying true to herself, she stepped into her role of queen-to-be without compromising her character, showing off her affinity for fashion, her many eccentric hobbies, and ultimately, her infallible spirit, despite being ostracized as an outsider by her in-laws. And so Caroline became the unlikely figurehead of the anti-monarchists, aided by the just-emerging tabloid press. Yet, despite her status as a revolutionary heroine, Caroline's name faded away following her death. Until now."--Foster, Ann (Podcaster)f7ca3d7c-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684613 "Make your home your own through a collection of simple, sustainable and thrifty projects to help create consciously. The Handmade Home is a modern guide to the art of crafting a home for less with 20 projects for homewares.Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, The Handmade Home contains 20 unique projects for every room in your home using repurposed materials, helping you save money and the planet. Arounna will show you how to craft confidently to make modern, stylish homewares using traditional techniques and natural materials. Discover how to make a quilt and pillow from scrap fabrics, a blanket made from old sweaters, a rug made from rags and more.All the projects are beginner-friendly and include clear step-by-step instructions plus stunning lifestyle photography. The projects are also adaptable, allowing you to make them as simple or complex as you like.Having a beautiful home doesn't need to cost a lot? or the earth. The Handmade Home will show you how to accessorise your home to make it feel cosy and feel your own with what you have"--Khounnoraj, Arounnaf7ca3d7d-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673808 If you've experienced profound loss, the last thing that you want to hear is "time heals all wounds." The truth is that you may never fully heal, and that's okay. You can still move on to live a meaningful life. This guide will help you discover how through a step-by-step, comprehensive processMammadyarov, Alexf7ca3d7e-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673293 "Designed for those new to art, the book covers a variety of subjects and includes exercises that will help you discover your own unique style. Learn to Draw Anything makes drawing enjoyable for all, with Zephy's supportive method emphasizing consistent practice and self-expression. You will explore a variety of subjects, from objects and animals to people and landscapes, gaining skills you can apply to any subject. The simple step-by-step tutorials can be completed in 15 minutes, so you can accomplish them easily--no matter how busy you are."--Leber, Zoef7ca3d7f-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686196 A guidebook to all of Spain including locations off the beaten-path with recommendations that are suitable for the budget-conscious.Barron, Peter (Travel writer)f7ca3d80-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684630 "The Thyroid30® Cookbook offers 100 delicious recipes and three 30-day meal plans designed to support thyroid health"-- Provided by publisher.Mahar, Ginnyf7ca3d81-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685964 Need the perfect dish to pass? Rest assured, it will be a hit when it comes from What Can I Bring Cookbook! Regardless of the reason...and regardless of the season...all great parties, holidays and gatherings feature tasty foods, munchable snacks and impressive desserts. Let this all-new cookbook help you find the perfect contribution to cocktail parties, tailgates, backyard barbecues, bridal and baby showers, Christmas buffets and other events. Each recipe serves a crowd, travels well and offers the no-fuss ease today's home cooks need most. In addition to more than 360+ make-and-take dishes, you'll find packing and traveling tips, suggestions for the ideal foods to bring to specific get-togethers and other tricks for answering the popular question, "What can I bring?"NO AUTHORf7ca3d82-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2669074 "Coaching Soccer For Dummies is a quick and easy reference guide for anyone who wants to start coaching youth soccer--or start coaching better. Help kids 5 and older to improve their skills, work together, and have fun, no matter their experience level. You'll get a refresher on the rules of soccer, with tips on how to teach them to different age groups. Plus, you'll find drills and dynamic exercises you can use to improve the outcomes of your practice sessions. The title "Coach" comes with the responsibility to help players stay motivated and safe, all while building a respectful team culture and supporting kids' mental health. With Coaching Soccer For Dummies it's simple to do all that--and to develop a coaching philosophy that will help you give young players the support they need."--Provided by publisher.NO AUTHORf7ca3d83-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2686195 There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy's most knowledgeable experts--Elizabeth Heath, Donald Strachan and Stephen Keeling--to pen this guide. Their helpful advice, and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines, and, most importantly: plan the vacation of a lifetime. Frommer's Rome, Florence and Venice includes: Full color photos and tons of useful maps, including a detachable fold-out map Detailed itineraries to help you make the most of your time Restaurant choices that take you to the places Italians love--and tourists usually miss Rewarding day trips to fascinating destinations such as Pompeii, Verona, and the Tuscan hill towns Candid, impartial reviews, with star ratings, of the best places to eat, shop, stay, and sample the nightlife in each city, in all price ranges. No entity has paid to be in this guide--or any Frommer's guide. At Frommer's, we pride ourselves on decades of journalistic integrity. Accurate, up-to-date info on prices, transportation, addresses, and everything else you will need to plan your trip A chapter of useful phrases including a pronunciation guide Smart advice for how to save money on airfare to Italy, on hotels and on attractions About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 65 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.Strachan, Donaldf7ca3d84-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2684607 "With The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook you'll enjoy all-in-one winter warmers like curries, casseroles, stews and chilies, plus comforting veg-packed soups. Your slow-cooker unlocks easy-leave-alone cooking of heartier traditional cuts of meats, plus fiber- and protein-packed pulses - allowing for thriftier, healthier eating. This fresh new book is packed with ingenious tips and tricks, plus tasty snacks, treats and puddings too! You'll master quick-to-prep and zero-stress slow-cooked recipes in no time at all, and enjoy healthy and tasty meals without spending hours over the stove"--NO AUTHORf7ca3d85-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2672105 "Whether you want to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sip wine in Burgundy, or indulge in French cuisine in Lyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in France are here to help! Fodor's Essential France guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos"--NO AUTHORf7ca3d86-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675985 "A beloved nature poet reflects on environmental change, political transformation, and the ineluctable fact of aging."--Provided by publisher.Baker, Davidf7ca3d87-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673795 "Being "All In" embodies a determination that leads to a higher probability of success due to the intensity of commitment. Brent Gleeson illuminates for readers the Relentless Routines that are needed to overcome obstacles, resolve unfinished business, and exceed expectations-while also avoiding burnout. He shows how to weave this "All In" blueprint into every facet of your existence-from personal health, wellness, and relationships to business ventures and mastering personal battlegrounds. This blueprint features dozens of examples and lessons, including: - The Power of Relentless Routines, - How To Eliminate, Change, and Improve Existing Routines, - Designing Relentless Routines, - Chasing Goals, Not Ghosts, and - Better Systems, Better Results. As Gleeson says, since time is the ultimate finite resource, commit to using it with intention and maximize the moments that enrich yourself. Veer away from the avoidable and even unpredictable pitfalls that life can place before you"-- Provided by publisher.Gleeson, Brentf7ca3d88-2dec-11f1-93ee-0a39ee06db20Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682325 "From the social media sensations and mental health advocates Cate Osborn and Erik Gude comes a modern and refreshingly honest guide to managing ADHD for adults. ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. With roughly eight million adults living with ADHD and more people seeking and receiving diagnoses each year, there's a huge gap between lived experiences and straightforward information. Enter Cate Osborn and Erik Gude, ADHD advocates and educators and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Catie and Eric's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure. They have witnessed this info gap firsthand in their own lives and in the flood of questions they regularly field from their millions of social media followers. Irreverent, indispensable, candid, and reassuring, Cate and Erik don't paper over the realities of neurodivergence. They give it to you straight. Featuring the most up-to-date foundational information, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults also explores issues that are rarely discussed, such as navigating sex and intimacy, and the healthcare system. Ingeniously structured and designed to be accessible for neurodivergent readers."--Osborn, Catec6718624-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679356 Getting enough protein is important for health and strength at every stage of life. In this book, the author provides recipes, tips, and ideas to ensure that anyone at any stage of life can incorporate more protein into their diet.DeVaux, Rachaelc6718625-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675645 "Fanciness is a mindset. It's realizing that you can make everyday food feel special using what you likely already have on hand. It's about seeing the act of cooking not just as another thing to do, but as a nourishing ritual to help ease away the day's stress. In We Fancy, Jerrelle Guy teaches you how to use pantry staples like canned beans, crackers, or a pint of vanilla ice cream, and tools like sheet pans and your air fryer, to transform typical weeknight dinners into something easy but memorable."--Guy, Jerrellec6718626-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679483 Tells the story of the Princes and Princess of Wales from their meeting at St. Andrews to present.Myers, Russell (Journalist)c6718627-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679453 In this collection, "poems turn over the strange relationships between the body and the mind, the self and the world. With her signature tenderness and clarity of observation, and with ... swoops of imagination, Smith considers--and reconsiders--what it is to be human: does one life matter in the grand scheme of space and time? How can it be that we are the same people we were ten, twenty, or thirty years ago, but also different people? And could there be more to life, just beyond the borders of [what] we can experience?"--Smith, Maggiec6718628-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685951 "This comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for your next visit to any of the United States' 63 national parks"-- Provided by publisher.Smith, Lindsay N.c6718629-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682418 "Discover the power of physics! Physics I For Dummies, 4th Edition explains the basic principles of physics simply and clearly. This useful guide includes easy-to-follow explanations of motion, energy, the states of matter, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and beyond. It breaks down complex concepts into manageable chunks and uses relatable examples to you readers understand how physics applies to everyday situations. You'll get a handle on physics in no time! Inside: Work through everything in an intro physics class, explained in plain English Understand physics formulas and how to use them Learn the basics of motion, force, work, heat, and more--and pass your test! Make learning easier with examples that connect physics to the world Perfect for anyone looking for a course supplement or for those simply curious about physics and the way it intersects with our everyday life, Physics I For Dummies takes the work out of learning physics"--Phillips, Cynthiac671862a-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677152 "From a New York Times bestselling authority on education comes a groundbreaking guide to navigating classroom challenges through an approach that is proactive instead of reactive, collaborative instead of unilateral, and focuses on solving underlying problems rather than punishing the behaviors that are caused by those problems"--Greene, Ross W.c671862b-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685939 Whether you want to dive the Blue Hole, explore Mayan ruins, or go cave tubing, the local Fodor's travel experts in Belize are here to help! Fodor's Belize guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Belize includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Diving and Snorkeling Sites," "Top Mayan Ruins," and "Best Ways to See Wildlife in Belize" TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money SPECIAL FEATURE on "Know Before You Go" and "How to Do Belize Off the Beaten Path" HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, geography and more LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: the Blue Hole, Glover's Reef, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Barton Creek Cave, Placencia, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Caracol, Altun Ha, Shark Ray Alley, a side trip to Guatemala, and more Planning on visiting other destinations in Central America? Check out Fodor's Cancun & the Riviera Maya and Fodor's Essential Costa Rica. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.Hernandez-Gomez, Gissellec671862c-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685947 "Discover San Francisco & Northern California's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting lost ambling among ancient groves at Redwood National & State Parks; to slurping up fresh oysters from Tomales Bay at wee Marshall, just north of San Francisco; and communing with aquatic creatures on your way to Tuluwut Island"--Averbuck, Alexisc671862d-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677108 "A memoir and leadership guide by Michael Leach. Leach recounts his career as the first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of the White House, former League Office official at the National Football League, and former Assistant to the Head Coach for the Chicago Bears, exploring lessons learned about leadership, personal growth, and resilience. Drawing on his professional experiences and personal philosophy, he emphasizes decision-making, faith, empathy, and purpose as tools for navigating uncertainty and fostering unity in organizations and life."--Leach, Michaelc671862e-2eb5-11f1-ab84-0a39ee06db20Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:47 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677088 Schooled as a Whig, Lincoln navigated partisan crosscurrents to help build the Republican party. Decades of experience as a party leader would prove invaluable in his role as president and commander in chief during the Civil War. Drawing upon Lincoln's private correspondence, the author shows Lincoln to be a shrewd decision-maker who was attentive to detail. With emancipation and the war's outcome at stake, Lincoln won reelection by building a new political coalition through the Union party.Pinsker, Matthew04b896e2-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677041 Are children naturally picky? Public opinion would seem to indicate so; however, well into the 20th century, Americans did not experience such picky eating habits with their progeny. In the past, parents assumed that children would enjoy the same foods as adults, and they usually did. So how did modern kids develop such narrow palates?Veit, Helen Zoe04b896e3-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679060 "From a psychotherapist and the New York Times bestselling author of Monkey Mind, a thoughtful, deeply personal exploration of our most difficult emotions, arguing that they are not obstacles to overcome but essential messengers that can lead us toward wisdom and wholeness."--Smith, Daniel B.04b896e4-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679454 Inspired by her podcast, this book is a collection of interviews about food by an array of celebrity guests including David Beckham, Martha Stewart, and Mel Brooks.Rogers, Ruth04b896e5-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683172 "Getting a job and, more importantly, building a career has never been more complex. Job seekers need a plan for the future, a trajectory toward bigger and better things that showcases the ability to do more, take on more, and, above all, contribute more to the next employer. At every level today, you need to "lose the resume" in order to land the right job. Rather, you must learn to tell a story about yourself that speaks to your competencies, purpose and passion, and values. This contrary to what most people do: They rely on their resumes, believing that what they've done will "speak for itself." But the conventional approach of "polishing up your resume" and sending it out at random is a losing proposition, given that 98 percent of resumes submitted for a job posting fail to result in an interview"--Burnison, Gary04b896e6-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682060 Mindful, self-guided EMDR techniques to help you move past anxiety and reclaim calm. Do you struggle with anxiety, panic, or overwhelm? Do you have fears or rumination that keeps you awake at night, gets in the way of your day, or keeps you from moving forward in your life? If so, you're not alone. Everyone experiences anxiety, stress, and worry once in awhile. But over time, anxiety can get in the way of work, relationships, and our overall happiness. The good news is there are tools you can use to relieve your symptoms and get back to living your life. EMDR for Anxiety offers a mindful and evidence-based approach called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to help you return to a state of calmness and balance, and live your life to the fullest. You'll be guided step by step as you learn to target painful memories--as well as the feelings, beliefs, and sensations associated with these memories. And finally, you'll learn bilateral tapping exercises to transform how you respond to stress, and build resilience against anxiety in the future. Anxiety doesn't have to rule your life. With this self-guided EMDR approach, you can treat the worries and fears that fuel your panic, so you can live with more freedom than ever before. Pick up this powerful guide and get started today!Goldstein, Esther04b896e7-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2679362 "From the creator of the popular social media account Mxriyum comes 100 recipes that blend Palestinian heritage with creative twists, offering approachable and flavorful dishes for home cooks and bakers of all skill levels. Mariam Daud is a Palestinian American home cook who posts mouthwatering meals with distinctly elegant presentations on social media. In I Sleep in My Kitchen, Mariam shares her most beloved dishes, a collection of comforting recipes that reflect her heritage as well as showcase her creativity in the kitchen. Mariam offers readers a taste of traditional Palestinian cuisine with cherished family recipes for the dishes she grew up eating. You'll find a celebratory Msakhan, the national dish of Palestine, made with freshly baked flatbread topped with heaps of caramelized onions, succulent stewed chicken, fresh parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Mariam also includes personal favorites from her childhood, like her mother's irresistible Cheese Fatayer, a savory cheese-stuffed pastry that was a household staple on weekend mornings. Throughout, you'll find familiar dishes infused with Middle Eastern flavors, like a Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Sumac-Vinaigrette and a Tahini and Browned Butter Banana Bread. I Sleep in My Kitchen highlights some of Mariam's most popular recipes, like her tender, pull-apart Cinnamon Rolls and her Triple Stack Smash Burgers, alongside a wide range of brand-new creations, from Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Fluffy Browned Butter Rolls with Flaky Sea Salt to a Loaded Chickpea Salad with Bulgur. Readers will find flavorful recipes for breakfasts, small plates, salads, soups, and mains in addition to Mariam's signature sweet and savory baked goods. With her simple and satisfying recipes, I Sleep in My Kitchen is a celebration of food, family, and the joy of cooking"-- Provided by publisher.Daud, Mariam04b896e8-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2673354 "As a mother, grandmother, and traditional midwife, Shafia M. Monroe intimately knows about childbirth and the fourth trimester. For over forty years, she's helped thousands give birth, and has taught thousands more how to support birthing parents, all integrating the deep wisdom of African American healing traditions. Long suppressed by the white medical establishment, these practices--such as belly binding, heat, herbs, the lying-in period, and the 'taking-out-of-bed ritual'--are powerful healing tools. Using them, we mother the mother through a healthy postpartum period. While this framework will be powerful healing for all mothers, the information in this book can save Black mothers' lives; with African American women disproportionately suffering from maternal mortality and morbidity, there is an urgent need for an embrace of African American postpartum care that surrounds the new mother and her baby with community, love, and protection. Mothering the Mother is a resource for Black women and communities to reclaim their cultural traditions for a healthy postpartum recuperation"--Monroe, Shafia04b896e9-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2682618 An empowering, healing guide that reveals the true cost of avoidant behavior in a relationship--disconnection, disengagement, and divorce--and shows how we can instead learn to speak up and start connecting with the ones we love most. "I wish I had spoken up sooner." People think relationships fail because of deal breakers like infidelity, finances, or parenting problems. But the real culprit is often much less dramatic: emotional disconnection after years of staying silent and avoiding conflict. We're afraid to say what we need because we worry about what will come next. Avoidant behavior--the need to "keep the peace" rather than dealing with conflict head on--isn't our fault. Our ingrained attachment wiring urges us to sidestep day-to-day disputes and brush lingering problems under the rug. But silence is a losing proposition in the long term, leading us to self-abandon and essentially "quiet quit" our relationships. We can make another choice. In The Cost of Quiet , licensed marriage and family therapist Colette Jane Fehr shines a light on the epidemic of avoidant behavior and how to overcome it. Drawing from the latest attachment science and evidence-based therapies she's used to repair the bond between hundreds of couples, Fehr gives us the tools to approach those we love with openness, honesty, and vulnerability. The ultimate goal: a securely attached relationship that engages with conflict productively, and the confidence that comes from speaking up and being heard--because a good relationship is worth fighting for.Fehr, Colette Jane04b896ea-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677152 "From a New York Times bestselling authority on education comes a groundbreaking guide to navigating classroom challenges through an approach that is proactive instead of reactive, collaborative instead of unilateral, and focuses on solving underlying problems rather than punishing the behaviors that are caused by those problems"--Greene, Ross W.04b896eb-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678697 "British colony. In the book, whose title poem chronicles the lives of West African soldiers who fought alongside the British in World War II, Aderibigbe examines his homeland's colonized past with brutal clarity and striking musicality, and considers how this past continues to shape every facet of his life and contemporary Nigerian life--be it the holidays that are celebrated, the preferred language of interaction among peers and friends, how a mother expresses love to her child, or the type of movies and snacks consumed. Beyond its thematic unity, lustrous language, and formal virtuosity, this sparkling collection is tied together by Aderibigbe's graceful exploration of the humanity of the people, landscape, and histories that populate the book's pages."--Provided by publisher.Aderibigbe, D. M.04b896ec-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2685696 "In the 1980s, countries across Asia stunned the world with meteoric economic growth-but when eyes turn to Africa today, it is often to lament corruption, violence and poverty rather than to scout the next developmental frontrunners. Yet some African nations, even in the face of challenging geography and the crippling legacies of colonialism, have found remarkable success. In How Africa Works, Joe Studwell draws on extensive research and travel across the continent to explore what's worked and what hasn't, and shows how the rapidly rising population-seen as alarming by so many-will be foundational to Africa's flourishing. Studwell's book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the next chapter of global development"--Studwell, Joe04b896ed-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2683455 "Follows the construction of a new Black art movement and how creators have defined a community when that community does not have a physical space"--Underwood, Steven04b896ee-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2680755 "The Beginner's Cut Flower Garden is the perfect book for gardeners who are dipping a toe into growing cut flowers for the first time. Both an inspirational and practical guide to dreaming a cut flower garden into existence, Brown offers thoughtful, step-by-step, seasonally inspired narratives and activities paired with stunningly beautiful photographs of her cut flower garden on the coast of Maine. With the poetry of a classic horticultural guide and the accessibility of a contemporary garden club, Brown brings a collaborative, welcoming spirit to the process of growing flowers: we're all beginners here. In Winter, budding gardeners start simply by focusing on their vision, color palette, and floral style. Once a cohesive garden plan has been developed, it's time to take to the earth and install garden beds in Spring. High summer is for exploring floral design and creating arrangements with freshly cut flowers. Finally, there are various floral art activities for when the garden is more dormant, including dried and pressed flowers, natural dye projects, and making sun prints, expanding the range of how flowers can enrich and bring brightness and balance to everyone's daily life"--Brown, Elizabeth (Flower gardener)04b896ef-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2677084 "A memoir and mythography of a Black trans man's journey from Baby Girl to Black Boi, through gender, race, and trans theory made personal."--Provided by publisher.Green, Kai Marshall04b896f0-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2675048 "How did Richard the Lionheart, who once said he would sell London if he found a buyer, become celebrated as the ideal of English chivalry? This book examines the life of Richard I (1157-1199) through the captivating stories told about him, from the Middle Ages to today. Tales of Richard's exploits were as colorful as they were varied, ranging from tales of wielding King Arthur's sword to his descent from the devil (or just a cannibal). Instead of separating fact from fiction, this book explores how tales about Richard I shaped his legacy in his time and ours. Valuable to general readers and scholars alike, and combining medieval and modern literature, this book is the only account to study Richard I from the perspective of history and literature."--Provided by publisher.Blurton, Heather04b896f1-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2688453 "Embark on an emotional and informative journey with Allie and Sam Conway, widely recognized as "Mommy and Other Mommy," as they share their transformative path to parenthood. How to Make a Baby is a comprehensive guide tailored for LGBTQ+ families trying to conceive, navigating artificial insemination, IVF, and other fertility options. This inspiring resource combines personal narratives with practical advice, offering a beacon of hope and guidance for those aspiring to build their own families"--Conway, Allie04b896f2-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMThttps://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2678722 "The fascinating story of how a forgotten group of airmen--who had spent World War II dropping Allied bombs on Berlin--risked their lives in 1948-49 dropping chocolate bars from the sky."--Provided by publisher.Pearson, Joseph04b896f3-2f7f-11f1-b8c2-0a39ee06db20Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:21 GMT