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Maximum influence: the 12 universal laws of power persuasion
By Kurt W. Mortensen. 2004
Parkland: birth of a movement
By Dave Cullen. 2019
The author of Columbine (DB 68856) provides an account of the young survivors of the Parkland school shooting who launched…
the March for Our Lives movement regarding gun control. Follows the kids' daily lives, the Road to Change tour, and more as they cope with their experiences. 2019Dog is love: why and how your dog loves you
By Clive D. L. Wynne. 2019
A canine behaviorist draws on studies from his own lab and others around the world to look at the question…
of whether dogs do, in fact, love their humans. Using research such as MRIs of dogs interacting with their owners, he concludes that affection is intrinsic to dogs. 2019A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist tackles the topic of attitudes about mental health in the United States. Taking his title from…
a callous e-mail exchange between political staffers, ultimately his approach to the topic is personal as he shares stories of parenting two sons with schizophrenia. Some strong language. 2017Strength in stillness: the power of transcendental meditation
By Robert Roth. 2018
A transcendental meditation instructor explains how the practice can help reduce stress, increase productivity, improve health, and bring happiness in…
just twenty minutes twice a day. He gives an explanation of techniques, and shares his experience of teaching others. 2018The secret lives of color
By Kassia St. Clair, Kassia St Clair. 2017
Journalist explores the social and cultural history of colors. Between six and ten shades are highlighted for each of the…
main hues: white, yellow, orange, pink, red, purple, blue, green, brown, and black. Discusses the development of each pigment and its use in the fine and decorative arts. 2016(Don't) call me crazy: 33 voices start the conversation about mental health
By Kelly Jensen. 2018
Deeply personal essays from notable authors, athletes, artists, and actors that illuminate mental health topics. The collection explores personal experiences…
with mental illness and how one should talk about mental health, and advocates for public awareness and acceptance. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2018The stranger in the woods: the extraordinary story of the last true hermit
By Michael Finkel. 2017
In 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight drove to Maine and disappeared into the forest. He did not speak to another human…
being until he was arrested for stealing food nearly thirty years later. Discusses his survival in the wilderness in the intervening decades. Bestseller. 2017A veterinarian who has appeared on shows like Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show provides a guide for…
both new and experienced pet owners. Shares how dog owners can choose the right dog for their family, solve behavior problems, and keep their dog healthy. 2011Bored and brilliant: how spacing out can unlock your most productive and creative self
By Manoush Zomorodi. 2017
The host of the technology podcast Note to Self discusses the benefits of embracing boredom. She argues that our prevalent…
use of digital devices means that we never really unplug, and that it is in these increasingly rare moments of disconnection that creativity occurs. 2017Age of anger: a history of the present
By Pankaj Mishra. 2017
The author of From the Ruins of Empire (DB 76629) and The Romantics (DB 52514) explores the origins of the…
great waves of paranoid hatred that persist throughout the world in the early twenty-first century. Also discusses historical periods in which similar trends occurred. 2017Failing up: how to take risks, aim higher, and never stop learning
By Leslie Odom. 2018
Before Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Tony Award-winning performance as Aaron Burr in the phenomenon Broadway musical Hamilton, he put in years…
of hard work as a performer. Odom uses anecdotes from his life to encourage others to pursue their dreams. For senior high and older readers. 2018The inner life of animals: love, grief, and compassion : surprising observations of a hidden world (The Mysteries of Nature #2)
By Peter Wohlleben, Jane Billinghurst. 2017
Author of The Hidden Life of Trees (DB 86697) shares his observations of animal behavior. Examines the emotions perceived in…
mammals, birds, insects, and more. Translated from the original 2016 German edition. Bestseller. 2017How not to hate your husband after kids
By Jancee Dunn. 2017
A humorously candid account of one woman's quest to save her marriage after having kids. The author investigates relationship research,…
solicits the advice of renowned therapists, interviews parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator. Examines how to fix ongoing issues and rebuild a peaceful relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2017Double bind: women on ambition
By Robin Romm. 2017
A collection of twenty-four essays examining perceptions of ambitious women and the ways that many societies discourage women from having…
ambition. Includes essays from Pam Houston, Roxane Gay, Francine Prose, Molly Ringwald, and others. Some strong language. 2017The nature fix: why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative
By Florence Williams. 2017
A journalist examines anecdotal evidence of the impact of nature on the human brain. Using specific examples and neurological studies,…
she discusses the effect that varying lengths of interaction with nature have on brain function. Includes profiles of programs that assist those with PTSD, and more. 2017The master algorithm: how the quest for the ultimate learning machine will remake our world
By Pedro Domingos. 2015
Computer scientist examines the concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning by the use of algorithms--a defined process used in…
problem-solving or calculations. Discusses the use of algorithms in the twenty-first century, human-computer interactions, theories of learning, the impact of smart computing on future innovation, and more. 2015In a different key: the story of autism
By John Donvan. 2016
Beginning with the story of Donald Triplett of Forest, Mississippi, who became the first child diagnosed with autism, the authors…
discuss this often misunderstood condition, the civil rights battles waged by the families of the autistic, and the controversies surrounding what is sometimes called the autism "epidemic."2016Beyond words: what animals think and feel
By Carl Safina. 2015
Ecologist examines the boundary between humans and nonhuman animals, using field observations as well as laboratory research into brain activity.…
Highlights elephants in Amboseli National Park in Kenya, wolves in Yellowstone National Park, and killer whales off the Pacific Northwest coast. 2015Scratch: writers, money, and the art of making a living
By Manjula Martin. 2017
Thirty-three essays and interviews about making a career and living from writing. Contributors include Cheryl Strayed, Susan Orlean, Alexander Chee,…
Yiyun Li, Roxane Gay, Malinda Lo, Nick Hornby, Daniel José Older, Jennifer Weiner, and more. Topics cover breaking in, writing fiction and nonfiction, budgeting money, and everyday practicalities. 2017