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Par Larry Olmsted. 2016
Journalist expands on a column he wrote for Forbes in 2012, in which he explored the sale of beef in…
the United States that purported to be Kobe, a well-known Japanese delicacy. Discusses difference between "real" and "fake" food, trademark names, the food industry, and more. 2016Par John Sutherland. 2007
Literature professor in England and the U. S. defines and describes the bestseller phenomenon from the end of nineteenth-century America.…
Explores the reception of British fiction in America and American fiction in England, and discusses book production technology, bookselling practices, and the bestseller's future in the era of digitization. 2007Par Michael F. Land. 2014
Traces the evolution of the marvel of biological engineering that controls vision. Describes how vision works in humans and other…
creatures, the eye's parts, how it moves, what happens in the brain, and what can go wrong. Discusses loss of vision and restoration procedures in those not blind from birth. 2014Artist specializing in birds provides instruction on the hobby of birding. Discusses identification techniques, how to handle misidentification of birds,…
morphological features of different species, and birdcalls. Includes a short discussion on the ethics of birding and information regarding conservation efforts. 2002Par Jaycee Lee Dugard. 2016
In this follow up to A Stolen Life (DB 73692), Dugard chronicles some of her memorable experiences after years as…
a captive. In addition to the joys of her new freedom, she discusses the challenges she faced rebuilding her life. Bestseller. 2016Par Derek Harvey, Dk, Dk. 2016
Presents random facts about animals around the world, including why jellyfish glow, why lice live in our hair, how bats…
find their food in the dark, and why dung beetles collect poop. For grades 2-4. 2016Par Buzz Aldrin, Ken Abraham. 2016
Astronaut who was one of the first two humans to walk on the moon shares thirteen lessons he has learned…
over the course of his life. Uses personal experiences to highlight each lesson and discusses his support of future manned space exploration programs, particularly to Mars. 2016Par Dk, Dk. 2016
Guide for kids to make tasty, healthy vegetarian dishes, including a red pepper hummus, fruity raisin granola, sunshine rice, and…
more. Separates the recipes by the color of the fruits and vegetables, and discusses how to prepare the ingredients. For grades 3-6. 2016Par Joshua Hammer. 2016
A journalist recounts the efforts of a small group of librarians and archivists in Mali to rescue thousands of rare…
manuscripts before they fell into the hands of the jihadists attacking the city of Timbuktu. Some strong language. 2016Par Edward Brooke-Hitching. 2015
Documentary filmmaker looks at ninety of the more unusual games enjoyed throughout history. Includes campus pranks such as phone-booth stuffing,…
bizarre variant versions of more common sports like ice tennis and boxing on horseback, and many unkind activities involving animals such as monkey-fighting and bear-baiting. 2015Discussion and analysis of the prophecies presented in author's novel The Harbinger (DB 76704). Expands on perceived evidence for the…
phenomenon called the Shemitah, which is purported to be behind such events as financial market crashes, tragic world events, and the rise and fall of nations. 2014Par Marion Nestle. 2015
Nutrition expert examines the powerful, global, multibillion-dollar soda industry led by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo and its products' contribution to a…
range of health issues, including obesity, dental problems, and diabetes. She proposes solutions, including advocating for better regulation and creating anti-soda campaigns. 2015Par Allan Zullo. 2016
The stories of ten real-life survivors of the Titanic disaster in 1912. Includes an account from seventeen-year-old Jack Thayer, who…
managed to survive after he leaped into the icy waters. For grades 3-6. 2012Par Tim Gunn. 2015
As a professor at the Parsons School of Design and an advisor on Project Runway, Gunn has years of experience…
teaching and mentoring. He gives examples from his own life and career of his philosophy, summarized in the acronym T. E. A. C. H.: Truth-telling, Empathy, Asking, Cheerleading, and Hoping for the Best. 2015Par David Rensin, Louis Zamperini. 2014
Words of wisdom from Zamperini (1917-2014), the subject of Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken (DB 72129). He remembers growing up in California,…
first as a troublemaker and then an Olympian who went to Berlin in 1936. Recalls his WWII service, his imprisonment, and his experiences and charitable acts after his return home. 2014Par Martin B. Goldstein. 2015
Retired psychiatrist discusses preparing for retirement, transitioning from a working life to a retirement life, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle…
once retired. Describes considerations to take into account when retiring, including physical health, financial ability, and mental health. 2015Par Eric Greitens. 2015
Former Navy SEAL Greitens shares his experiences and thoughts about overcoming hardships and building purpose in our lives. This book…
grew out of conversations and letters between Greitens and a former comrade who was struggling with PTSD and addiction after his return home from war. 2015Par Marilyn Johnson. 2014
Examination of those who choose a career in the field of archaeology--the study of the material remains of culture. Discusses…
the ways in which people are drawn into the field--such as a love of Indiana Jones--challenges archaeologists face in the twenty-first century, and day-to-day lives of practitioners. 2014Par Jen Bryant, Jennifer Bryant, Melissa Sweet. 2014
Biography of Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869), the creator of the thesaurus. Describes how books were young Peter's companions, and how…
from within their pages came the inspiration for his treasure house of words--starting with many, many lists.Sibert Award. For grades 2-4. 2014Par Héctor Tobar, Hector Tobar. 2014
Journalist and author of Translation Nation (DB 60626) chronicles the experiences of the men trapped in a Chilean mine for…
sixty-nine days after it caved in on August 5, 2010. Describes their living conditions, interpersonal relations, coping with stress, and eventual rescue. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2014