New Adult Nonfiction Books

Francis argues that the new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders threatens to destroy what is considered normal and that grief, sorrow, stress, disappointment, and other feelings are part of life, not a psychiatric disease.

A comprehensive collection of 200+ recipes that embrace vegetarian cuisine as the centerpiece of a meal, from the leading food authority behind the critically acclaimed River Cottage series. Pioneering champion of sustainable foods Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall embraces all manner of vegetables in his latest cookbook, an inventive offering of more than two hundred vegetable-based recipes, including more than sixty vegan recipes. Having undergone a revolution in his personal eating habits, Fearnle

"The Food Network star is back with an all-new, all-American book in his #1 New York Times bestselling series. In its seventeenth season, Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives continues its reign as America's best source for finding the funky, scratch-made, and delicious. Now the host and #1 New York Times bestselling author returns with more of his favorite joints across the country--and a few in Canada! In this third entry in his Diners, Drive-ins and Dives series, Guy keeps his motto front

The in-depth "true" story of this legendarily fierce--and far-reaching--clash in the heart of Appalachia.

"Explains why you can get more happiness for your money by following five principles, from choosing experiences over stuff to spending money on others. And the five principles can be used not only by individuals but by companies seeking to create happier employees and provide 'happier products' to their customers"--Dust jacket flap.

"For the millions who are following a plant-based diet, as well as those meat-eaters who are considering it, MY BEEF WITH MEAT is the definitive guide to convincing all that it's truly the best way to eat! New York Times Bestelling author of The Engine 2 Diet and nutrition lecturer Rip Esselstyn, is back and ready to arm readers with the knowledge they need to win any argument with those who doubt the health benefits of a plant-based diet--and convince curious carnivores to change their diets on

An intellectual detective story follows the quest to unlock one of the great secrets of human history--the decipherment of Linear B, an unknown script from the Aegean Bronze Age.

"... a rollicking journey through the heart of Texas Barbecue. From brisket to ribs, beef to pork, mesquite to oak, this fully illustrated, comprehensive guide to Texas barbecue includes pit masters' recipes, tales of the road--from country meat markets to roadside stands, sumptuous photography, and a panoramic look at the Lone Star State, where smoked meat is sacred."--

A business parable challenges American leaders to take active roles to reverse the economic decline, relating the story of a CEO who taps the insights of trusted advisors to rally citizens and meet economic, financial, and political challenges.

Collects stories and advice from over one hundred teens who have dealt with a parent battling cancer.

"Attacks in the Fallujah peaked in 2006 when American and Iraqi government forces struggled with a reinvigorated insurgency and the prospect of premature withdrawal by U.S. forces. Fallujah Awakens tells the story of the remarkable turnaround that followed. Journalist Bill Ardolino explains how local tribal leaders and U.S. Marines forged a surprising alliance that helped secure the famous battleground. It is one of the few books to recount events from both American and Iraqi perspectives. Based

Provides instructions for maintenance and repair of the Mazda 6.

Describes the features of the Kindle Fire HD table, covering such topics as navigating the touchscreen, connecting to wi-fi, browsing the Web, using social networking sites, reading ebooks, downloading apps, and playing music.

Open the door to Apple's iBooks Author, and learn to prepare content, lay it out, and add interactivity to create groundbreaking e-books for the amazing iPad.

"Detailed step-by-step guidebook to restoring all types of vintage farm tractors"--

"This guide helps automotive hobbyists and automotive shop employees better understand how to customize the interior of a vehicle. The book features over a dozen projects with hundreds of photos and step-by-step instructions" --

" How to Paint Your Car reveals the techniques, tricks, and technology behind automotive painting through 400 color photos, clear captions, detailed text, and step-by-step how-to sequences. You'll learn the latest information about paint chemistry, waterborne paints, spray guns, body fillers, surface prep, site prep, as well as respirators and other safety gear that every automotive painter must know. With step-by-step detail, you'll learn how to properly prepare your car for paint work, includi

Offers guidance on turning a blog into a nonfiction book deal by teaching blog set up, maintenance, and optimization; sharing strategies for online and offline promotion; and profiling authors who have landed blog-to-book deals.

"Iranian-American activist Melody Moezzi speaks out on behalf of the mentally ill with a bracingly funny and poignant tale of her own suicide attempt, bipolar disorder diagnosis, and reclamation of her life"--

Provides instructions for maintaining and repairing the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner autombiles.

Provides instructions on maintaining and repairing the Kia Optima.

"One Direction : Take Me Home follows Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis from their humble beginnings to joining forces on 'The X-Factor' to their current world tour. It's full of fun facts, tweets, over 100 full-color photographs, as well as the boys in their own words."--cover.

"Dr. Pim van Lommel, a renowned cardiologist, was so inspired by the stories his patients told of their Near Death Experiences (NDEs) that he became the first medical practitioner to risk his reputation with a full, systematic trial into the phenomenon. He interviewed 344 heart patients at his hospital who had all clinically died, some for five minutes or longer, before being resuscitated. Of these, 62 -- or 18 per cent -- reported some ongoing experience after the medical monitors had pronounce

Provides instructions for maintaining and repairing Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks.

Offers more than two hundred techniques for improving athletic performance, treating body stiffness and achy joints, and rehabilitating injuries.

"Answers legal questions in plain English related to starting and running a small business. The 12th edition is thoroughly updated, including information on new tax reporting requirements and tax credits for small businesses under the Patient Protection Act"--Provided by publisher.

"Projects you can build for (and with) your kids"--Cover.

A leading gender studies authority draws on extensive interviews to challenge popular conceptions and identify biological factors behind how and why men and women think and act as they do in the workplace.

A guide to help you obtain less of what don't want, and more of what you do, and "cut through the clutter, achieve better results in less time, build momentum toward your goal, dial down the stress, overcome that overwhelmed feeling, stay on track, [and] master what matters to you"-- Dust jacket flap.

With robots, we are inventing a new species that is part material and part digital. The ambition of modern robotics goes beyond copying humans, beyond the effort to make walking, talking androids that are indistinguishable from people. Future robots will have superhuman abilities in both the physical and digital realms. They will be embedded in our physical spaces, with the ability to go where we cannot, and will have minds of their own, thanks to artificial intelligence. They will be fully conn

Completely redesigned for easy reading and fully updated with the latest research, medication, legal matters, and specific conditions, this new edition of a vital resource is full of tips, suggestions, and strategies to deal with chronic illness and symptoms.

Tells the dramatic story of the titanic battle for Western Europe from D-Day to the thrust to the heart of the Third Reich.

Meticulously researched by the internationally acclaimed New Scientist magazine, these stories of haphazard discovery, delusion, and greed include the doctor who thought he could cure madness with a quick spin in a centrifuge, the engineer who came up with a radio that ran on gas, and the two young men who dug a giant hole and discovered the center of the galaxy.

The epic story of one of America's greatest soldiers, Ranger Hall of Fame member Gary O'Neal, who served his country for forty years. From his first tour in Vietnam at seventeen to fighting in both Gulf wars, O'Neal was nothing less than a super soldier.

Exploring a character of paradoxes, this is the penetrating story of Edmund Hillary--the hero and the man. Edmund Hillary is not merely a New Zealand icon, but a world icon--a towering figure among adventurers. The interest in him and his family's dedication to making a contribution to the welfare of the Nepalese people is well known.

Shows and lists current prices for antique American coins.

Presents advice on how to exert control over destructive emotions and impulsive behaviors and harness their energy in order to make more positive choices and attain long-range goals.

Offers forty essays that recount the quest for the perfect fat substitute, the best formula for sourdough bread, and other culinary grails.

"A fresh, engaging account of a young woman's journey, first to find a cure for a lifelong struggle with stuttering, and ultimately to embrace the voice that has defined her character"--

The former valet and confidant of Frank Sinatra reveals never-before-told exploits, friendships, political connections, and love affairs, citing Sinatra's relationships with Sam Giancana, Ava Gardner, and others as he witnessed them.

"Love Letter to the Earth is Thich Nhat Hanh's passionate appeal for ecological mindfulness and the strengthening of our relationship to the Earth. While many experts point to the enormous complexity in addressing issues ranging from the destruction of ecosystems to the loss of millions of species, Thich Nhat Hanh identifies one key issue as having the potential to create a tipping point. He believes that we need to move beyond the concept of the "environment," as it leads people to experience t

Traces the author's 2011 road trip from the southernmost to the northernmost points of the United States to experience firsthand the country's diversity and political tensions in the face of a historic economic recession.

With inspiring stories and thought-provoking questions, Ravi Zacharias traces the multiple threads of our lives, describing how the unseen hand of God guides our joys, our tragedies, our daily humdrum to weave a pattern of divine providence and meaning.

"A guide to developing a plant-based diet for improved nutrition, fitness, and health. Includes recipes and exercises"--

In the years after World War II, the airline stewardess became one of the most celebrated symbols of American womanhood. Stewardesses appeared on magazine covers, on lecture circuits, and in ad campaigns for everything from milk to cigarettes. Airlines enlisted them to pose for publicity shots, mingle with international dignitaries, and even serve (in sequined minidresses) as the official hostesses at Richard Nixon's inaugural ball. Embodying mainstream America's perfect woman, the stewardess wa

Describes the history, culture, geography, and people of Poland, and shares information on major points of interest, activities, hotels, restaurants, and shopping.

Forty outrageous, deliciously provocative pieces from the food critic who eats everything, dreams perpetually of the ultimate food experience, and compulsively searches out the truth about how, why, and what we eat.

A collection of poetry that offers an unflinching view of "California's Heartland," the San Joaquin Valley. In his distinctive style, the author offers a glimpse of the people, the landscape, the rhythm, and the detritus of the rural West.

Letter, poems, speeches, and essays are collected in this book that tells the story of the United States from the perspective of people left out of history books, such as women, workers, Native Americans, and Latinos.

"Food writer and trained chef Randy Clemens presents 50 palate-expanding recipes that make the most of Sriracha's savory punch, such as: Spicy Ceviche, Honey-Sriracha Glazed Buffalo Wings, Bacon-Sriracha Cornbread, the Ultimate Sriracha Burger, Peach-Sriracha Sorbet, and more. Named Bon Appe´tit's Ingredient of the Year for 2010, the piquant puree´ of chili peppers is one of the few kitchen standbys adored by adventurous cooks of all stripes-from star chefs to college freshmen-who appreciate its

Through an examination of the lives of several Americans and leading public figures over the past three decades, Packer portrays a superpower in danger of coming apart at the seams, its elites no longer elite, its institutions no longer working, its ordinary people left to improvise their own schemes for success and salvation.

Questions the value of a college education when so many college students are struggling with huge debt and few job prospects.

Presents a collection of testimonies from such St. Louis Cardinals as David Freese, Adam Wainwright, Matt Holliday, and Mike Matheny, about how religion has influenced their lives inside and outside of baseball.

Offers inspiration and advice to people trying to be their best self.

The author discusses her life as a fashion model, describing her stuggles to maintain the weight and look demanded by the industry and why she gave up her career to become a wife and a role model for her Christian values.

Provides instruction on creating handbuilt bowls, decorations, and containers.

Provides nutritional charts for gluten-free foods, highlighting data about such components as fat, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, and sodium.

"Examines the history of Vietnam leading up to the war, investigates the reasons for the conflict, looks at the war's escalation and progression (or lack thereof), and explores its repercussions then and now"--Provided by publisher.

Recounts how the passengers and crew of an American medical evacuation plane, including thirteen nurses and thirteen medics, survived after it crashed in Nazi-controlled Albania in November, 1943, until they could be rescued.

Provides recipes for low-sodium meals, desserts, and snacks, including Buffalo wings, angel food cake, and kimchi.

"Nikola Tesla was a major contributor to the electrical revolution that transformed daily life at the turn of the twentieth century. His inventions, patents, and theoretical work formed the basis of modern AC electricity, and contributed to the development of radio and television. Like his competitor Thomas Edison, Tesla was one of America's first celebrity scientists, enjoying the company of New York high society and dazzling the likes of Mark Twain with his electrical demonstrations. An astute

Vitamin D2 offers a critical account of the recent evolution and role of drawing in the art world, and introduces to the world prominent trends, methods and artists in the field. The 115 artists, nominated by highly respected critics and curators from around the world, are presented in an A to Z order with about 5 selections of work reproduced for each. The 500-word texts accompanying each artist offer insight into their careers to date, and aims at introducing the methods and subject matter at

"In this frank and witty memoir, Ken Ilgunas lays bare the existential terror of graduating from the University of Buffalo with $32,000 of student debt. Ilgunas set himself an ambitious mission: get out of debt as quickly as possible. Inspired by the frugality and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, Ilgunas undertook a 3-year transcontinental journey, working in Alaska as a tour guide, garbage picker, and night cook to pay off his student loans before hitchhiking home to New York. Debt-free, Ilg

Stanley's assurances of the inspiration, comfort, and presence of the Holy Spirit.

A work intended to uncover the basis of a pessimistic Christianity based on the concept of "original sin" and to recover a spirituality based on the original goodness or "original blessing" of creation.

"Lumber prices are soaring, and deforestation is a rising concern. Yet millions of pounds of perfectly usable wood are dumped in landfills every year. Wood Pallet Projects shows how anyone can upcycle salvaged pallet wood to create truly one-of-a-kind projects. Maverick craftsman Chris Gleason combines sound woodworking techniques with a hip designer's sensibility to unleash the limitless possibilities of the common skid. Inside you'll find 15 of his inspired projects for rescuing and rep

Working memory -- the conscious processing of information -- is increasingly recognized as one of the most important aspects of intelligence. This fundamental cognitive skill is deeply connected to a great variety of human experience -- from our childhood, to our old age, from our evolutionary past, to our digital future. In this volume, leading psychologists review the latest research on working memory and consider what role it plays in development and over the lifespan. It is revealed how a st

Presented entirely in photographs, the creator of this humorous take on composition, brings order to daily life's inherent disorderliness.

"Want to improve at chess? Then you'll need to improve your understanding of chess strategy. You probably knew that already - but how to begin to study such a vast and seemingly complex subject? International Master Adam Hunt is a full-time chess teacher and is thus very familiar with this problem. His solution is to present an accessible and easy-to-read guide for club players and juniors. Hunt studies all the key components of chess strategy, including development, king safety, attack and defe

"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star shares over seventy recipes for Italian food made on the grill, including grilled steak pizzaiola, pancetta-wrapped pork loin, and chicken thighs with sweet and spicy rub.

"Groundbreaking research has shown that weight loss does not equal fat loss. The dreaded number on the scale and emotional backlash that come with years of frustrating yo-yo dieting is often what holds readers back from successfully losing weight. Women's Health fitness expert Rachel Cosgrove empowers readers to finally do what they've always wanted: throw out the scale!Readers start by creating a personalized action plan that includes a commitment to the program and to themselves. Cosgrove walk

America's premier intellectual provocateur explores and celebrates a series of great poems of the Western tradition, including some surprising discoveries of her own. She brings new energy and insight to our understanding of 43 poems, all written in English and most squarely within the canon, such as masterpieces by Shakespeare, Donne, Shelley, Dickinson, Lowell, and Plath. She leads us to appreciate the artistry of writers with whom we may not be familiar, such as Chuck Wachtel and Wanda Colema

Featuring 150 recipes, Oprah's personal chef, who changed his eating habits, lost weight, and reversed his diabetes, stresses the importance of celebrating food traditions while learning how to create new and healthier options.

Presents detailed instructions on constructing housing and other equipment for beekeeping, including information on installing electric fencing, building hive stands, and making swarm-catching kits.

Looks at the ways that photography can change the course of a life by sharing personal stories while reflecting on the history of photography.

Based on the premise that dysfunctional movement patterns impede athletic performance, the author presents the construction and function of his own movement and mobility system, based on his midline stabilization and organization, one-joint rule and laws of torque movement principles, all to remedy body stiffness, prevent injuries and improve and extend athletic capabilities.

Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can you kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visit quirky towns; spot bear, eagles, moose, and whales; and learn the true meaning of the word remote all in the same trip.

Recounts the events of the Bretton Woods accords, presents portaits of the two men at the center of the drama, and reveals Harry White's admiration for Soviet economic planning and communications with intelligence officers.

Offers humorous insights into stay-at-home fatherhood as reported by a man who became a househusband following the birth of his and his Illinois Attorney General wife's first child.

Recounts the life of the actress turned nun who entered a contemplative monastery after ten highly successful feature films.

The first woman to serve in both houses of a state legislature and both houses of Congress describes how to dissolve the polarization afflicting the current American government and unite both parties to work for the common good.

Presents one hundred low-key recipes from the author's world travels aboard a private sailing yacht, and includes recipes for such dishes as honey poached pineapple, lobster quinoa, and Cape Malay lamb curry.

"Better Than Good offers practical and spiritual vision for what life can be when we allow the power of purpose and passion to permeate our soul"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the lives of the Chopra brothers from India to America, where they both excelled in healing, one as a world-renowned spiritual teacher, the other as a professor at Harvard Medical School.

A guide to self-improvement, happiness, and creativity outlines practical steps for identifying personal talents, merging one's passions with inherent abilities, and transforming interests into income.