Browsing: Nonfiction

An Architectural Record Notable Book A fascinating, thought-provoking journey into our built environment Modern humans are an indoor species. We…

“Eye-opening… Genuinely compelling”(Kirkus Reviews): After becoming fascinated with the investigation of violent crimes, 19th-century socialite Frances Glessner Lee went on to become the mother of modern forensics. “Devotees of TV’s CSI will have their minds blown” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

This NPR Best Book of 2020 recounts a scientist’s journey to Russia’s remote eastern wilderness in search of the world’s largest owl. “Terrifically exciting… Even on the hottest summer days this book will transport you to a land of dark and snowbound forests” (New York Times bestselling author Helen Macdonald).

This instant New York Times bestseller has already been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture! Discover the remarkable feats of a group of young Jewish women who banded together to fight the Nazis in World War II Poland. “Superbly told… Batalion brings to light half-forgotten tales of astounding courage” (The Economist).

“Howerton writes unflinchingly about what it means to be raising children in today’s world and how to liberate ourselves from…

They’ve messed with the wrong girl.I gave away my heart only to have it broken.I relinquished my soul, and it…

Mixed-race, Passing for White, The Multiracial Movement, Self-Identity, Ethnic Choice,How can you “pass for white” when you are already white?…

Detective Chief Inspector Dover, Scotland Yard’s least motivated investigator, has little interest in finding missing housemaid Juliet. But with suspects everywhere he looks, he’ll have no choice but to tackle the tiresome mystery! “Something quite out of the ordinary” (The Daily Telegraph).

Adrienne squeezes more life into 147 days than most people do in a lifetime. Adrienne Wilson is a depressed, suicidal…

Hardworking single mom Kendall has always been too busy for love — until she meets Logan, a bad-boy businessman who needs her help marketing a naughty new device! Will his scandalous offer be too tempting to refuse?