Here's the latest list of our new non-fiction book picks! Listed below, along with their Dewey Decimal classification, are our top picks of the non-fiction books that looked most interesting, ultra-informative, or just plain fun.
302.2 BAT Palimpsest: A History of the Written Word by Matthew Battles
Why does writing exist? What does it mean to those who
write? Born from the interplay of natural and cultural history, the seemingly
magical act of writing has continually expanded our consciousness. Portrayed in
mythology as either a gift from heroes or a curse from the gods, it has been
used as both an instrument of power and a channel of the divine; a means of
social bonding and of individual self-definition. Now, as the revolution once
wrought by the printed word gives way to the digital age, many fear that the
art of writing, and the nuanced thinking nurtured by writing, are under threat.
But writing itself, despite striving for permanence, is always in the midst of
growth and transfiguration.
Autism is usually portrayed as a checklist of deficits,
including difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory
challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. This perspective leads to
therapies focused on ridding individuals of "autistic"
symptoms. Now Dr. Barry M. Prizant, an internationally renowned autism expert,
offers a new and compelling paradigm: the most successful approaches
to autism don't aim at fixing a person by eliminating symptoms,
but rather seeking to understand the individual's experience and what underlies
the behavior.
Stories and recipes
inspired by the world's great books. As a young bookworm reading in her
grandfather's butcher shop, Cara Nicoletti saw how books and food bring people
to life. Now a butcher, cook, and talented writer, she serves up stories and
recipes inspired by beloved books and the food that gives their characters
depth and personality.
From the breakfast sausage in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House in the Big Woods to chocolate cupcakes with peppermint buttercream from Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections, these books and the tasty treats in them put her on the road to happiness.
From the breakfast sausage in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House in the Big Woods to chocolate cupcakes with peppermint buttercream from Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections, these books and the tasty treats in them put her on the road to happiness.
In "Sharpie Art Workshop," designer,
artist, and art director Timothy Goodman explores Sharpie writing
products, the materials and supplies that can be used to enhance or modify
them, and the range of creative techniques and effects that can be achieved.
Through a series of examples and exercises, Goodman demonstrates how to make
different kinds of marks, patterns, and images on a variety of surfaces.
Inspiring works by noted artists from all over the world who use Sharpie in
interesting and innovative ways are also included.
No other instrument has witnessed such a dramatic rise to
popularity--and precipitous decline--as the accordion. Squeeze This! is
the first history of the piano accordion and the first book-length study of the
accordion as a uniquely American musical and cultural phenomenon.
Featuring the legendary and groundbreaking poem
"Howl," this remarkable volume showcases a selection of Allen
Ginsberg's poems, songs, essays, letters, journals, and interviews, and
contains sixteen pages of his personal photographs.
One of the Beat Generation's most renowned poets and writers, Allen Ginsberg became internationally famous not only for his published works but also for his actions as a human rights activist who championed the sexual revolution, gay liberation, Buddhism and Eastern religion, and the confrontation of societal norms—all before it became fashionable to do so. He was also the dynamic leader of war protesters, artists, Flower Power hippies, musicians, punks, and political radicals.
One of the Beat Generation's most renowned poets and writers, Allen Ginsberg became internationally famous not only for his published works but also for his actions as a human rights activist who championed the sexual revolution, gay liberation, Buddhism and Eastern religion, and the confrontation of societal norms—all before it became fashionable to do so. He was also the dynamic leader of war protesters, artists, Flower Power hippies, musicians, punks, and political radicals.
Sharp and moving reflections and ruminations on the
artistry and craft of writing from one of our most iconoclastic, pivoting, and
celebrated masters.
Charles Bukowski's stories, poems, and novels have left an enduring mark on our culture. In this collection of previously unpublished material—letters to publishers, editors, friends, and fellow writers—Bukowski shares his insights on the art of creation.
Charles Bukowski's stories, poems, and novels have left an enduring mark on our culture. In this collection of previously unpublished material—letters to publishers, editors, friends, and fellow writers—Bukowski shares his insights on the art of creation.
Over the course of two years, a
twenty-something punk rocker eats a cheese slice from every
pizzeria in New York City, gets sober, falls in love, and starts a blog that
captures headlines around the world--he is the SliceHarvester, and this is his story.
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