Cate Schneiderman

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Science for Non-Scientists: Essential Titles in Popular Science | Collection Development

Science for Non-Scientists: Essential Titles in Popular Science | Collection Development

Cate Schneiderman,  Mar 08, 2021

Build popular science collections that support the scientific inquiries of non-scientists, with titles that will hold the interest of the layperson without sacrificing nuance or accuracy.

The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

Walter Isaacson | SCIENCES,  Mar 01, 2021

Similar to his previous works, Isaacson’s latest is another absorbing story of scientific discovery. The final section on the use of CRISPR to combat COVID-19 will only widen the appeal.
What Can I Do? My Path from Climate Despair to Action
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What Can I Do? My Path from Climate Despair to Action

Jane Fonda | SCIENCES,  Sep 01, 2020

This urgent call for environmental action will have the most impact on readers already familiar with Fonda and her activism during the Vietnam War. It will also pique the interest of others wondering, What can I do?
The Brothers York: A Royal Tragedy

The Brothers York: A Royal Tragedy

Thomas Penn | HISTORY,  May 01, 2020

Penn’s latest is a treat for dedicated readers of English history who know the outlines of the story covered but wish to learn more.
 
Walter Ralegh: Architect of Empire
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Walter Ralegh: Architect of Empire

Alan Gallay | BIOGRAPHY,  Sep 27, 2019

A good choice for those already familiar with the broad strokes of Elizabethan England, and for readers seeking to expand their knowledge of Ralegh’s life and works.

Crusaders: The Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands

Crusaders: The Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands

Dan Jones | HISTORY,  Sep 01, 2019

An entertaining and informative look at a potent historical phenomenon whose echoes are still being felt today. [See Prepub Alert, 4/15/19.]
New Boston Public Library Fund Raises $6 Million

New Boston Public Library Fund Raises $6 Million

Cate Schneiderman,  Aug 01, 2019

The newly created Fund for the Boston Public Library has raised a total of $6.1 million to date in only a few weeks, since Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced its creation on May 29. Library Director David Leonard hopes that the Fund may raise as much as $10 million annually, in addition to the BPL’s annual budget of approximately $49 million.

Gender and Our Brains: How New Neuroscience Explodes the Myths of the Male and Female Minds
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Gender and Our Brains: How New Neuroscience Explodes the Myths of the Male and Female Minds

Gina Rippon | SCIENCES,  Jun 20, 2019

This book serves as a warning of all the ways we limit children, especially girls, without even realizing it. Best for readers with a strong interest in girls’ education and a background in science.

Figuring
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Figuring

Maria Popova | SOCIAL SCIENCES,  Feb 01, 2019

Despite its flaws, this hidden gem of a work will enthrall readers seeking underrepresented voices in the history of science and literature.
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