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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rice’s stories about fair trade and conscious capitalism will prove intriguing and engaging to readers who work in international development or aspire to.
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.
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.
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.
This book is chock-full of research and advice, though some readers may want more perspectives and examples from parents who have neurodivergent children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
Visscher’s clear, well-reasoned and well-explained book, aimed at general audiences, offers an accessible alternative perspective on nuclear power, which he believes has been unfairly maligned and misunderstood.
A forthright examination of intimacy, sex, and the possibilities of interacting with strangers that will interest and engage a wide range of general readers.
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.
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.
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.
Public libraries may wish this enjoyable but optional purchase was a coffee table tribute book, while academic libraries may struggle to find an audience.
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.
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.
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.
Greensfelder’s engrossing account of farming emphasizes the value of tradition and community and is highly recommended for nature, agriculture and culture collections.
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.