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The Creative Lives of Animals
This broad survey of creative animal behavior will appeal to artists of all types and to animal lovers.
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Parasites: The Inside Story
A well-organized, -researched, and -illustrated overview of the parasitic world.
Environmentalists and general science enthusiasts will enjoy joining Mustill on his quest to understand whales.
This brief book is more of a curiosity than a detailed study. Although it may have a limited audience, it is an enjoyable and timely addition to comprehensive collections.
An excellent addition to any science collection that will encourage critical thinking by all who read it.
This book is a delight, melding birding lore and the perils of transitioning to midlife. Recommended for medium and large public libraries or others where nature books are popular.
Ryan’s historical research and clear writing and Metzger’s matter-of-fact presentation are a must-listen.
Readers won’t soon forget El-Rifae’s captivating book; essential reading for feminists and historians.
Recommended with reservation. However impressive, Zelensky’s quotations tell relatively little about Ukraine, its politics, or the war. A book with expanded context would be more useful.
Turner expertly exposes more unsubstantiated, secretive, organized anti-Obama agendas and offers valuable glimpses into what many Americans believe, what they think of others’ beliefs, and, most of all, what they think about who belongs where in U.S. society. An informative read.
Though storm chasers will be the primary audience for this meteorology memoir, anyone chasing their dreams will find plenty of inspiration in Cappucci’s journey.
Short has written a remarkable biography, rich in facts and details, of Putin’s life and career. This book will appeal to readers with an interest in Russia, world history, biographies of world leaders, and current events.
Readers interested in Tibetan culture and Buddhist spiritual practices will find this book of interest.
This a rich and engaging space for collective healing, integrity, and social commentary on the reasons why structural hurdles must be removed for racial justice to ever be achieved.
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The Book of Minds: How To Understand Ourselves and Other Beings, from Animals to AI to Aliens
This extensive tome will be a must-read for those with a keen interest in psychology, philosophy, and cognitive science, and for those who want to embark on a deep dive into the significance of the mind.
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Fen, Bog and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis
Fans of Proulx’s fiction, even those with marginal interest in peatlands, will be intrigued by the snippets of memoir and the habits of a writer’s mind that this collection reveals.
Two stories interweave, collide, and ripple for more than 40 years, and Johnson’s thorough, diligent research and brisk storytelling make this narrative compelling for those seeking thrills or truths. Recommended for readers interested in environmental or racial justice and the power of activism.
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An Inconvenient Apocalypse: Environmental Collapse, Climate Crisis, and the Fate of Humanity
Jackson and Jensen cut through pervasive denial about humanity’s destiny in a more hostile environment. As in an effective seminar, they posit a situation and then raise questions that will resonate with readers.
Readers interested in biodiversity, the environment, or ecology will enjoy this fascinating work. Readers advisory: for accounts of current innovative projects underway to preserve or restore biodiversity, check out Kinari Webb’s Guardians of the Trees and Hannah Lewis’s Mini-Forest Revolution.
Readers who enjoy travel narratives will like reading about incredible places that many will never see; they might be frustrated, however, when Thorogood says that some things can’t be described. For plant nerds seeking adventure.
Fans of Herman’s previous works will likely find this enjoyable. Libraries catering to academics should see this as an optional purchase.
Though it’s difficult to parse Bomback’s writing into one neat takeaway or nugget of wisdom, his empathy and frankness shine through on each page. This book is enjoyable to read and likely to be validating for many parents of young children.
Highly recommended, not just for queer readers or scholars of LGBTQIA+ culture but for anyone who has felt inexorably gutted and remade during the COVID pandemic.
This visually striking guide honors the beautiful American landscape as it appears today. Recommended for fans of Audubon or for those interested in the natural world or art.
Readers seeking a wide-ranging philosophical look at society, education, and the future, will likely find this work of interest.
Jensen is a respected figure in the true crime community, and his compelling, compassionate work is highly recommended.
Recommended for academic libraries that are purchasing the entire series. An optional purchase as a stand-alone for libraries with strong collections in ecology, evolution, and microbiology.
An excellent book that shows the opportunities and potential of paleontology as a field for the intellectually curious scientist.
Recommended for readers interested in philosophy of science and the sorts of questions that current science can and can’t answer.
Osmundson writes with hope for a world where racial inequities are addressed and people treat each other with love and kindness. Just as viruses change and mutate, so, too, can people, he suggests. Recommended.
Includes a list of birds mentioned, extensive notes and bibliography, and an excellent index. An enjoyable book for those interested in birds or art.
Citizen environmentalists will be encouraged by the variety of approaches used to accomplish ecological and development goals far beyond this north-central Illinois watershed.
This is a swell companion piece for fans of Mary Roach’s Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, but libraries should also consider it a source of serious information for those who may be facing difficult end-of-life decisions.
These brief essays give the reader food for thought about the changes in the world not necessarily caused by but certainly exacerbated by COVID. It challenges readers to become part of the process of rethinking how to approach life after COVID.
An extremely well-thought-out, -researched, and -structured look into the lives of people who have had to endure caste-inspired stigma throughout their lives.
The first book to detail the extensive work of two major contributors on the psychological effects of segregation is a worthwhile addition to collections.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about Mars. It will also appeal to those with an interest in the solar system and/or geology.
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A Brief History of Timekeeping: The Science of Marking Time, from Stonehenge to Atomic Clocks
This history of timekeeping devices and how they were impacted by developments in Newtonian physics and quantum mechanics is a good purchase for science collections.
This candid and funny memoir will appeal widely, regardless of whether audiences have been married for years or eschew marriage entirely. Recommended for any memoir collection and for listeners seeking out incisive humor and honesty.
True crime fans will enjoy this expertly researched account of corporate malfeasance and mayhem committed by doctors.
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Watergate: A New History
Listeners with an interest in American history and politics will relish this excellent production of Graff’s meticulously researched, comprehensive book.
Battiston’s book presents a useful synthesis across multiple scientific disciplines to arrive at a definition and general outline of cosmology, which is both timely and of great interest. However, the lack of illustrations and a glossary make it an optional purchase for public and academic libraries.
An interesting and humorous approach to questions about the universe with relatively in-depth subject exploration. Recommended to expand a science collection for general interest readers.
This fascinating look at how soil health affects the health of plants, livestock, and people will appeal to those interested in regenerative agriculture, the welfare of livestock, soil science, and more.
Readers of occult practices, Mexican culture, and goddess studies will find this title to be a comprehensive and respectful guide to all aspects of the folk saint.
This work is something of an economics, history, and philosophy lecture all in one, reading more like an extended essay than a typical book. It is particularly recommended for libraries servicing economics, political science, and labor studies departments.
Allies new and old will discover this book fills the gaps in the current conversations about trans people and communities.
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If There Are Any Heavens
Montemarano’s unique literary memoir offers an absorbing, visceral experience of the pandemic and should easily find a dedicated audience.
Robertson packs so much history onto every page that casual readers may feel overwhelmed, but serious scholars of Viennese or European history could hardly find a more thorough resource.
Lacking any real insight or overarching theme, this book is recommended only for devotees of British military history.
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Acceptance
A gripping firsthand account of a teenager navigating homelessness and the foster care system. It should appeal to many and may be of particular interest to school counselors, foster parents, psychologists, social workers, and others who work with children in difficult situations.
A meticulously written and engaging volume that may make readers pause and reconsider an issue they thought they already knew. Best suited for those interested in the history of the Middle East, Israel, U.S. studies, and Jewish history.
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The World the Plague Made
Densely detailed but rich in erudition and startling new insights, this fresh look at the impact of the Black Death upon world history is a must for history lovers and plague afficionados alike.
An important and highly readable addition to the history of crime and sexual politics in America that will be of interest to historians, women-focused history researchers, sociologists, and fans of true crime.
This book’s lucid language explains techniques such as manipulative push and unofficial straw polls, while setting the topic in its historical context.
Less a journey of discovery and more the account of a complicated daughter-mother relationship laden with guilt and neglect.
Overall, this is a good introduction to the subject and an enjoyable read. A good addition for those interested in the Civil War, biographies about women, and African American history.
Miller’s book is nothing less than essential reading in this over-heated moment. Highly recommended for all public and academic libraries, plus contemporary religion collections.
Readers who enjoy the travel writing of Paul Theroux and Tony Horwitz and fans of BBC travel programs will appreciate this entertaining account of Allen’s travels.
Recommended for fans of Morris’s fiction and those who would like to improve their listening skills.
Through these slices of British history, Green has woven a moving exploration of impermanence, memory, and the hypnotic allure of the past.
Providing just enough historical context to understand the Queen’s actions, De Lisle writes an accessible and well cited biography that will be enjoyed by those with an interest in this period of upheaval.
Pham’s work offers a thorough look at how online behavior is shaping fashion industry actions and sheds light on the ways the current norms are failing some communities while granting protections to others.
D’Emilio’s youthful reminiscences make for a classic work of literature that deserves a wide readership. One hopes this memoir is only the first in a succession.
Kaba and Ritchie’s provocative position may not convince all readers, but their arguments are worth considering. This book will appeal to readers interested in social justice, activism, and police reform.
Suitable for all ages, this intelligent book on finding new ways to understand things will find eager and welcoming readers.
Highly recommended for all readers of all ages. Steele’s work shares new insights on activism in American athletics and particularly keys in on the consequences of athletes’ protests.
This continues to be a comprehensive, reliable, and trustworthy resource on economic, political, and social conditions in the United States and an essential and affordable reference for all collections.
This engaging and thought-provoking book will have broad appeal and is highly recommended for all nonfiction collections. Share with podcast listeners and fans of Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye.
The uniqueness of the Swenson’s individual story will be its measure of appeal for listeners. Readers of her blog (Finding Cooper’s Voice) will likely line up.
Kayyem’s timely and well-organized study is recommended for nonfiction collections, particularly those where interest in business, management, government, or the environment is high.
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