New Books
The book of eating : adventures in professional gluttony
Platt, Adam author
2019
"As the son of a diplomat growing up in places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan, Adam Platt didn't have the chance to become a picky eater. Living, traveling, and eating in some of the most far-flung locations around the world, he developed an eclectic palate and a nuanced understanding of cultures and cuisines that led to some revelations which would prove important in his future career as a food critic. In Tokyo, for instance--"a kind of paradise for nose-to-tail cooking"--he learned that "if you're interested in telling a story, a hair-raisingly bad meal is much better than a good one." From dim sum in Hong Kong to giant platters of Peking duck in Beijing, fresh-baked croissants in Paris and pierogi on the snowy streets of Moscow, Platt takes us around the world, re-tracing the steps of a unique, and lifelong, culinary education. Providing a glimpse into a life that has intertwined food and travel in exciting and unexpected ways, The Book of Eating is a delightful and sumptuous trip that is also the culinary coming-of-age of a voracious eater and his eventual ascension to become, as he puts it, "a professional glutton."--Amazon.
Don't keep your day job : how to turn your passion into your career
Heller, Cathy, author
2019
From the creator of the podcast "Don't Keep Your Day Job," an inspiring book about turning your passion into profit. Podcast host Cathy Heller shares wisdom, anecdotes, and practical suggestions from successful creative entrepreneurs and experts on the keys to happiness. Learn essential steps like how to build your side hustle, how to find your tribe, how to reach for what you truly deserve, and how to ultimately turn your passion into profit and build a life you love.
How money became dangerous : the inside story of our turbulent relationship with modern finance
Varelas, Christopher P., 1963- author
2019
How to draw inky wonderlands : create and color your own magical adventure
Basford, Johanna, 1983- author, artist
2019
[Johanna Basford] shares the fun, simple, no-skills-needed secrets to creating your own wondrous realms through fanciful, expressive line drawing.
Idols of K-pop : your must have guide to who's who
Mackenzie, Malcolm (Popular music magazine editor)
2019
"K-pop is a multibillion dollar industry that's been bubbling under the radar for years, but the Korean Wave has finally engulfed us all, and, boy, are we lapping it up. BTW is breakig YouTube records, selling out arenas and stadiums, and basically winning Twitter. And they're not alone. BLACKPINK, EXO, and TWICE are following close behind them, and then there's BIGBANG, NCT, Red Velvet, and Wanna One -- ONE? You'll want the ALL! Whether you're new to K-pop or a die-hard super stan, Idols of K-Pop is your must-have guide to the current K-pop scene -- packed with photos, facts, stats, and gossip. Learn the lingo, meet the idols breaking the internet and pushing fashion boundaries, and go heart-eyes emoji over the cutest aegyo moments from your favorite maknae. Whatever your bias, you need this book."--Page 4 of cover.
Ordinary hazards : a memoir
Grimes, Nikki, author
2019
Publisher Annotation: Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to foster family, and preyed upon by those she trusted. At the age of six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one night - and discovered the magic and impact of writing. For many years, Nikki's notebooks were her most enduing companions. In this accessible and inspiring memoir that will resonate with young readers and adults alike, Nikki shows how the power of those words helped her conquer the hazards - ordinary and extraordinary - of her life.
Parkland speaks : survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas share their stories
2019
"Featuring art and writing from the students of the Parkland tragedy, this is a raw look at the events of February 14, and a poignant representation of grief, healing, and hope. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School share their emotional journeys that began on February 14, 2018, and continue today. This revealing and unfiltered look at teens living in the wake of tragedy is a poignant representation of grief, anger, determination, healing, and hope. The intimate collection includes poetry, eyewitness accounts, letters, speeches, journal entries, drawings, and photographs from the events of February 14 and its aftermath. Full of heartbreaking loss, a rally cry for change, and hope for a safe future, these artistic pieces will inspire readers to reflect on their own lives and the importance of valuing and protecting the ones you love"-- Provided by publisher.
Stories of the High River flood : on June 20, 2013 everything changed : first-hand accounts of the fear, heartbreak and salvation of High River's historic flood
2014
We are displaced : my journey and stories from refugee girls around the world
Yousafzai, Malala, 1997- author
2019
Malala Yousafzai introduces some of the people behind the statistics and news stories we read or hear every day about the millions of people displaced worldwide. Malala's experiences visiting refugee camps caused her to reconsider her own displacement-- first as an Internally displaced person when she was a young child in Pakistan, and then as an international activist who could travel anywhere in the world except to the home she loved. Part memoir, part communal storytelling, Malala not only explores her own story, but she also shares the personal stories of some of the incredible girls she has met on her journeys.