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Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk

What sets this book apart is Sielski’s ability to weave sports storytelling with thoughtful historical and cultural analysis. Readers are treated to iconic moments and behind-the-scenes accounts of players who revolutionized the game, and basketball enthusiasts will appreciate the detailed recounting of legendary players and plays. Those interested in U.S. history and cultural studies will find valuable insights into the expression of sport through race and culture.
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Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star

Sensitively drawn and without hindsight judgment, Sen’s biography of Oberon depicts a determined woman who triumphed at a high personal cost.
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These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned To Talk and What It Means

A key addition to collections, this is more than just another tech book: it’s a guide to navigating the era of AI with awareness, and the writing encourages readers to think critically about how humans interact with the technology.
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Starbound: Interstellar Travel and the Limits of the Possible

Sceptics, stargazers, and scientists will discover new ways of looking at (and toward) old stars as they venture with Regis almost to the outer edges of the galaxy.
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The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street

Tidwell connects his very local story to the global consequences of climate change and covers potential technologies, such as geoengineering and tree burials, that might become part of a solution.
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Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection

An interesting but scattered view of one of the world’s major curable diseases. Recommended for public and consumer health library collections.
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Media Work: Language Teaching Through Media Literacy

A useful, customizable, and clearly articulated overview of how to infuse media literacy into broader curricula.
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Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation and Makes Us Sick

While some readers may find there’s too much emphasis here on conspiracy theory, Carpenter successfully offers food (or drink) for thought on how big businesses spread disinformation.
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The Creative Entrepreneur: A Guide to Building a Successful Creative Business from Industry Titans

Whether they’re artists, designers, filmmakers, or musicians, readers of this book will find practical takeaways that resonate with the challenges and aspirations of the creative path. For anyone who has ever dreamed of building an innovative business or taking their existing one to new heights, this is a timeless resource.
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The American Private School: A Cultural History

A valuable addition to collections focused on education, sociology, and U.S. cultural studies. It is both an academic resource and a great read for general audiences interested in understanding the complexities of the private education system. Libraries aiming to provide well-rounded perspectives on education in the United States will find this title a worthy addition.
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Raising Hare: A Memoir

In her debut work, a soothing narrative rich with exquisite detail, Dalton enchants. A reassuring tale for the nature-curious and memoir readers.

It Must Be Beautiful To Be Finished: A Memoir of My Body

Gies has written a standout, poignant, and much-needed look into what many disabled children are forced to deal with (often against their will or consent) and the ways it affects their mental health and wellbeing for their entire lives. It’s sure to appeal to readers of the work of Alice Wong and other disability rights’ activists.

Roots and Rhythm: A Life in Music

Peacock’s lyrical writing will draw readers in and keep them interested. This memoir will appeal to those interested in one man’s experiences in several contemporary music spaces.

Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Iron Maiden Bible

Metalhead readers will be looking for this on library shelves, and they won’t be disappointed.

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Stomp Off, Let’s Go: The Early Years of Louis Armstrong

An exceptional conclusion to Riccardi’s brilliant trilogy.

The Guitar Repair Book: A Practical Guide to Repairing and Maintaining Acoustic and Classical Guitars

An indispensable resource for any musician or budding luthier getting serious about acoustic or classical guitars.

Lorne: The Man Who Invented ‘Saturday Night Live’

Add this to the top of the pile of SNL tomes, just in time for the show’s 50th anniversary.

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The Uncanny Muse: Music, Art, and Machines from Automata to AI

This analytical, historical review should interest readers of pop culture analysis.

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Theater, War, and Memory in Crisis: Vichy, Algeria, the Aftermath

Best for serious students of theater or colonialism and violence studies, but may be challenging for general audiences.
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Monument Eternal

Coltrane’s winning spiritual exercise will appeal to readers looking for a wonderful memoir about music and personal faith.

Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America

Baseball lovers will be enamored with the storytelling and conclusions, but one doesn’t have to be an enthusiastic sports fan to gain insight into the human soul from Bardenwerper’s book. Consider this resource a must-purchase.

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The Wrongs and Rights Come Apart

Not an easy read but a pertinent one on an important, thorny topic about untidy laws and opposing theories of rights, wrongs, and morality.
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Isaac Bashevis Singer: Writings on Yiddish and Yiddishkayt; A Spiritual Reappraisal, 1946–1955

A wonderful collection by an expert storyteller, in a translation that lends vibrancy to the essays. Ideal for readers interested in Jewish studies and literature.

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When Work Hurts: Building Resilience When You’re Beat Up or Burnt Out

This book is a timely, uplifting resource that speaks to both the heart and mind. With a deep understanding of Scripture and descriptions about her journey, Herr expertly helps readers who want to integrate faith into their professional lives and navigate workplace challenges to reclaim a sense of purpose and hope.
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Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous, Scandalous Story of Aimee Semple McPherson

Readers who enjoy richly detailed biographies that read like fiction will appreciate Hoffman’s latest. Many will note comparisons to modern televangelists and women religious leaders.

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For I Have Sinned: The Rise and Fall of Catholic Confession in America

O’Toole’s thorough book provides an intriguing commentary on the evolution of the religious ritual known as confession and perceptions about what is moral and right, then and now. Recommended for religion collections.

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The Rescuers: The Remarkable People Who Saved World Heritage

Well written, a little short, and sparsely illustrated, this is nevertheless a singular volume about an intriguing subject, narrated by an insider. Readers will feel markedly better after reading about archaeologists’, preservationists’, and the general public’s care and responsibility for preserving world heritage.
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Just About Anything: New and Selected Poems

Poised at the threshold of surprise, Aaron’s poems relax into a kind of domestic surrealism that’s both insightful and humorous, yet immediately recognizable, “asking / questions no one can answer / but asking anyway.”

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What Had Happened Was

This collection demands attention and introspection by offering a raw yet eloquent portrayal of the intersections of history, identity, and systemic oppression. It’s an essential read for people seeking to honor the complexity of the experiences of Black Americans.

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

A polished, thoughtful, and wildly entertaining audiobook with outstanding narrators.

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Water, Water: Poems

Collins’s latest collection of observational, witty poems will please his fan base, his flat narration notwithstanding.

Damn Glad To Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches

A top-shelf audiobook production from a well-known actor and director with the staying power and talent needed to navigate the fickle Hollywood realm.

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Cultural Humility in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success

Highly recommended for information professionals seeking to explore cultural humility as a framework for fostering empathy and positive change across a range of library settings.

Inclusive Cataloging: Histories, Context, and Reparative Approaches

This thoughtful guide is a critical aid in supporting library professionals as they make changes to decrease the harm caused by their institution’s catalogue. Recommended for anyone who works in a gallery, library, archive, or museum and is looking to address bias in their collections.
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The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book: Test Your Superfan Status and Relive the Most Iconic Romantic Comedy Movie Moments

A lively, fun, and distinctive book. It’s a perfect choice for readers to use at wedding showers, trivia club meetings, or girls’ nights out or even to practice for Jeopardy!

Mother Sauce: Italian American Family Recipes and the Story of the Women Who Created Them

Holding its own among other excellent guides to the subject (like Angie Rito’s Italian American, Lidia Bastianich’s Lidia’s Italy in America, and Alex Guarnaschelli’s brand new Italian American Forever), Quinn’s insightful, welcoming introduction is the next best thing to have one’s own nonna in the kitchen.

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Crave Cupcakes: Recipes Celebrating 20 Years of an Iconic Bakery

With its quick overview of essential ingredients, kitchen tools, and techniques, this book is a perfect gateway into baking for new bakers and is essential reading for anyone looking to add new layers to their baking game.

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Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake

This tasty and approachable entry into baking will instill confidence and success. Readers will delight in finding this treasure to take home and get started.

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Salsa Daddy: Dip Your Way into Mexican Cooking

A solid volume featuring an expansive take on Mexican cooking, with stunning photographs. A good addition for all collections and one that will stand the test of time.

Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond

This is a one-of-a-kind cookbook that reflects Barhany’s life journey and introduces readers to a rich culture and its history.

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Monsoon: Delicious Indian Recipes for Every Day and Season

Fans of Khan’s previous efforts and those new to her charm will find her encouraging voice and practical and modern interpretations of Indian comfort cuisine irresistible.

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Dinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day [American Measurements]

An inspiring and motivating cookbook that would be a great addition to extensive collections.

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America’s Most Iconic Ice Creams: A Salt and Straw Cookbook

A straightforward cookbook that will delight, surprise, and inspire.
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The Blue Kitchen: 100+ Recipes from the Happiest, Healthiest Corners of the World

Anyone overwhelmed by the original Blue Zone cookbooks may find this to be a more accessible, streamlined introduction to the dietary philosophy.
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The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life

A sensible and approachable collection that encourages healthier eating and makes home cooks feel like they have a mentor showing them the way.

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Seasons of Greens: A Collection of New Recipes from the Iconic San Francisco Restaurant

Vegetarians will want this book, and it is essential for regional collections.
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Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door

A fascinating look at interesting creatures going about their business in the most mundane habitats, demonstrating that observing nature is available to all. For readers who relish accessible scientific studies and lyrical nature writing.

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Potomac Fever: Reflections on the Nation’s River

For readers looking for a different lens through which to view the U.S. capital and to see both the ugly impacts of racism and the beauty of nature.

The Birth of the Anglo-Saxons: Three Kings and a History of Britain at the Dawn of the Viking Age

Highlighting an elusive and understudied part of English history, this book will appeal to many, especially readers interested in medieval history. The importance of the Mercian contribution to the building of a medieval English state cannot be underestimated.

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Bagration 1944: The Great Soviet Offensive

Based on Russian, German, and Polish sources, Buttar’s finely detailed account of this battle will be enjoyed by readers interested in World War II history, especially about the Eastern Front.

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Mellon vs. Churchill: The Untold Story of Treasury Titans at War

This highly recommended, extensively researched work fills a gap in biographical information on Churchill and Mellon and presents a vivid account of interwar UK-U.S. relations.

Naples 1944: The Devil’s Paradise at War

A well-researched, meticulous account of life for the people of Naples during and immediately after the war, for readers interested in Italian and World War II history.

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Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine

This policy-dense account engagingly conveys and analyzes the harrowing history of an abused and colonized people during famine. Will resonate with a broad readership.

German Empires and Decolonial Fantasies, 1492–1942

A fresh, clear, and essential perspective on German colonial history, illuminating the complexities of national and colonial practices. Simpson’s interdisciplinary book is a significant contribution to the discourse about resisting imperialist expansion and white supremacy. For scholars and students of German studies.

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Making Sense of Slavery: America’s Long Reckoning, from the Founding Era to Today

An astute, accessible overview of intellectual takes on American enslavement.

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Sunken Lands: A Journey Through Flooded Kingdoms and Lost Worlds

For readers interested in the connections between archaeology, mythology, and geology.

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On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR

Highly recommended for readers interested in the history of public broadcasting.

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The Celts: A Modern History

Stewart’s exhaustively researched work will appeal chiefly to scholars of historiography.
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The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America

An important book for readers seeking a deeper understanding of a crucial moment in American history. It will captivate history scholars, students, and enthusiasts from start to finish.

Justice Abandoned: How the Supreme Court Ignored the Constitution and Enabled Mass Incarceration

An intelligent, essential compendium that creates a 360-degree view of the United States’ crisis of mass incarceration.

The Origins of Critical Race Theory: The People and Ideas That Created a Movement

This absorbing narrative with textbook clarity is a must for readers interested in the facts of CRT and how it understands the U.S. legal and political systems’ impact on systemic racial inequality. Highly recommended.

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Every Purchase Matters: How Fair Trade Farmers, Companies, and Consumers Are Changing the World

Rice’s stories about fair trade and conscious capitalism will prove intriguing and engaging to readers who work in international development or aspire to.

The Money School: 12 Simple Lessons To Master Financial Markets and Investing

This is the perfect guide for readers ready to move from balancing their checkbook to investing in the stock market and themselves. Many finance books that target women focus primarily on personal debt and overall budgeting, but this one takes a much more aggressive, ambitious approach. Highly recommended.

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The Unbiased Self: The Psychology of Overcoming Cognitive Bias

A well-written and generally useful title for understanding and overcoming cognitive biases, for readers of Christian faith or who want to know more about Christian beliefs.
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False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933–1947

An important work for people involved with public policy or for general readers who are staying current on the possibility of future recessions.

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The It Girls: Glamor, Celebrity, and Scandal

A fascinating study of what celebrity means, how it makes and unmakes women, and what stories go untold in the relentless manufacturing of women as objects of desire. This book offers intersectional and intentional subversions of dominant narratives about women in ways that will engage readers curious about the strange, oscillating power of fame, especially as it impacts women’s sense of self.

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How To Mentor Anyone in Academia

A clear, practical, insightful guide about mentoring challenges and opportunities; will be useful to readers in academic roles.
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Your Neurodiverse Child: How To Help Kids with Learning, Attention, and Neurocognitive Challenges Thrive

This book is chock-full of research and advice, though some readers may want more perspectives and examples from parents who have neurodivergent children.

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Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love

This touching, beautifully written work will help many people who have endured loss or complicated paths to parenthood. They are sure to find experiences that resonate with them.
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Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World

The topics of overstimulation and stress are sure to be relatable to most parents. Boyd’s book expertly delivers implementable ideas to overcome these issues.
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Restoring Our Girls: How Real Conversations Shape Our Daughters’ Lives, Help Them with Teen Challenges, and Remind Them That They Matter

A helpful guide for communicating with teen girls in a rapidly evolving society.

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STEM SMART Parenting: A Practical Guide for Nurturing Innovative Thinkers

This work is a relevant resource with accessible ideas to help increase a child’s STEM skills.

Raising Loving Siblings

This helpful resource addresses the number-one behavioral issue presented to pediatricians. It’s designed mostly for parents but is also a great tool for mental health professionals and educators.

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Love To Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education

Parents will appreciate this resource that aptly tackles AI and other modern challenges while sharing viable solutions, such as intergenerational living, to connect isolated children to others.

Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World

A must for collections. This work offers much insight and interweaves the author’s personal experiences with interviews with numerous parents with a variety of disabilities about their experiences.

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Mothers Are Made: How One Mom Overcame Perfectionism, Self-Doubt, Loneliness, and Anxiety and Became a Better and Happier Parent

This book will prove relatable to the many parents who have faced mental illness, along with the everyday challenges of parenting that include body changes, the perfectionist-inducing list of demands society pushes on moms, and the inconveniences of powering through on sick days or experiencing shame as a child throws a tantrum on the floor in a public space.

Margaret Fuller: Collected Writings

An unconventional genius who lived as she thought, Fuller had a towering intellect that is often overshadowed by the force of her personality and the drama of her biography. This thoughtful survey of her wide-ranging literary output should help redress the balance. Essential.

Abortion Stories: American Literature Before Roe v. Wade

Weingarten’s selections ably reflect the complex realities and feelings surrounding this often-polarizing issue, while providing vital context for readers unfamiliar with the long, circuitous road toward reproductive justice. It’s hard to imagine a public library that shouldn’t have a copy.

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Selected Poems of Philip Lamantia, 1943–1966

Lamantia helped spark a revolution in American letters, only to be eclipsed by those he influenced. Although his weighty posthumous Collected Poems, published in 2013, is definitive, this landmark selection offers a potent dosage, easily pocketed by anyone headed “out into the world to watch the cataclysm begin.”

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Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s First Stuntwoman

Practitioners in women’s and cinema history and general readers will appreciate information about this trailblazing pioneer.

Woody Allen: A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham

A fascinating, scrupulously researched, and entertaining biography.
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This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light

A celebration of the healing power of family and dance, Holker’s memoir to show how to heal from tragedy without wrapping everything up in a neat bow.
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The Twilight of Bohemia: Westbeth and the Last Artists of New York

With skillful writing and a fascinating story, this book is a great example of using local history as a preview of what the world can be. A welcome addition to most libraries.

Jazz Radio America

A much-needed and meticulously detailed study of an under-explored aspect of 20th-century music in the United States. This is for jazz listeners, musicians, DJs, influencers, musicologists, and historians.

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Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn: A Walk on the Wild Side with Andy Warhol’s Most Fabulous Superstar

Should interest pop culture enthusiasts and fans of Woodlawn and Warhol.
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Hollywood Blackout: The Battle for Inclusion at the Oscars

Arogundade charges that changes such as expanding the number of films nominated and internationalizing the Academy’s voting membership have gradually increased the cultural makeup in the still largely white AMPAS, with more improvements expected.
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The Musical Life of Melanie: From the Village to Woodstock and Beyond

This biography showcases a life lived in tune with a trailblazing spirit.

I’ll Have What She’s Having

A funny and upbeat “live, laugh, love” message like only Handler can deliver.
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‘Murder, She Wrote’

Public libraries may wish this enjoyable but optional purchase was a coffee table tribute book, while academic libraries may struggle to find an audience.

On Elton John: An Opinionated Guide

Despite Restall’s Bowie asides, this is a magnificent overview of John’s music and legacy; an excellent addition to the plethora of music criticism.

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Mediterranean Sweep: The USAAF in the Italian Campaign

Readers interested in WWII and air war history will enjoy this well-written account.
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Hello Stranger: Musings on Modern Intimacies

A forthright examination of intimacy, sex, and the possibilities of interacting with strangers that will interest and engage a wide range of general readers.

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Trans and Disabled: An Anthology of Identities and Experiences

An important depiction of trans and disabled experiences for all readers.
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Kamala Harris: Selections from the Official White House Photography

This portrait collection is a key historical document and a valuable, essential addition to any library seeking to document this significant chapter in U.S. history. It will be a good resource for students, historians, and general audiences interested in leadership, resilience, and representation.
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Hubris: The American Origins of Russia’s War Against Ukraine

This well-researched title provides important context that is not often found in Western-focused perspectives on Russia and the former Soviet Union.

You Got This!: Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love

Morrisey’s convivial brand of culinary cheerleading will definitely find favor (while delivering maximum flavor) with new cooks making their first tentative forays into the kitchen.
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Novel Ecologies: Nature Remade and the Illusions of Tech

A wide-ranging, heartfelt, and solidly grounded assertion of the role of art in shaping humanity’s view of the possible. For literary scholars, general readers, and creators of art that deals with the climate crisis, conservation, and the planet’s future.
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Outdoor Gourmet: Recipes To Bring Your Love of Good Food to the Campsite, the Backyard, and Beyond

Campers will be happy to find Donovan’s helpful cookbook in their backpack, given that Marnie Hanel and Jen Stevenson’s excellent The Campout Cookbook may be hard to source, and Emily Vikre’s New Camp Cookbook on the Trail primarily focuses on making packable, pre-prepped treats and meals.
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Pizza from the Heart: 100 Recipes for Pies, Pasta, Salads, and More

The Giannones’ distinctive culinary point of view, as well as their philosophies of life and love, shine through in this entertaining and informative debut, making a strong case for its place on cookbook shelves, next to Kent Forkish’s The Elements of Pizza and Jim Lahey’s My Pizza.
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Coastal Harvest: Fish, Forage, Feast

Perfect for the outdoor adventurer or the armchair traveler interested in the rich harvest and flavors of the sea.
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