Thursday, May 12, 2011

Heartland: The Cookbook

by Judith Fertig
"Long before the notion of farm-to-table became trendy, it was a way of life in the small towns of the Midwest. In this beautiful book, food writer and cookbook author Judith Fertig (a midwesterner herself) celebrates the kitchens of the contemporary heartland with 150 recipes that combine local traditions with a touch of modern sophistication" (Fine Cooking Magazine).
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-Founder of Microsoft

"Here is the tale of one of the most restlessly curious and broadly imaginative people of our times, which in simple and eloquent language tells how he changed those times forever" (Jann S. Wenner, editor and publisher, Rolling Stone).

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef

by Gabrielle Hamilton
"Magnificent. Simply the best memoir by a chef ever. Ever. Gabrielle Hamilton packs more heart, soul, and pure power into one beautifully crafted page than I've accomplished in my entire writing career. Blood, Bones & Butter is the work of an uncompromising chef and a prodigiously talented writer. I am choked with envy" (Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer, TV host).
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Bossypants

by Tina Fey
"Fey's great talent as a writer (the same talents that landed her the head gig at SNL and later, her own NBC show) is that she is fearless but not fearsome, and her charming, no-holds-barred attitude is on full display here" (NPR).
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World

by Edward Dolnick
"[Dolnick] offeres penetrating portraits of the geniuses of the day who offer fertile ground for entertaining writing" (Publishers Weekly).
"A lively account of early science. Colorful, entertainingly written and nicely paced" (Kirkus Reviews).

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Winter of Our Disconnect

by Susan Maushart
"Maushart embarked with her three teenagers on a six-month screen blackout (no cellphones, iPods, PCs, laptops, game stations, or television) to discover if the technology intended to stimulate and keep us virtually more connected was, as she suspected, making us actually more disconnected and distracted" (Publishers Weekly).
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Friday, February 11, 2011

OK: The Improbable Story of America's Greatest Word

by Allan Metcalf
"It is said to be the most frequently spoken (or typed) word on the planet, bigger even than an infant's first word ma or the ubiquitous Coke. And it was the first word spoken on the moon. It's America's answer to Shakespeare. It's an entire philosophy expressed in two letters. It's very odd, but it's ... OK" (NPR).
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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Fraser's Penguins: A Journey to the Future in Antarctica

by Andrew Pettegree
"Fraser's Penguins leaves one feeling exhilarated — by these remarkable creatures, the landscape they inhabit and the scientists who've devoted their lives to studying both" (New York Times Book Review).
"Sobering, fact-based cautionary treatise on the quiet storm of climate change" (Kirkus).
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Monday, January 10, 2011

The Book in the Renaissance

by Andrew Pettegree
"In this history of the pioneering publishers who transformed Gutenberg's new technology into an epoch-making force, Pettegree recounts the fascinating story of how new books found their way into the hands of Renaissance readers. ... A probing chronicle of crisis and change" — Booklist starred review; NYT Best of 2010

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Soul Mining: A Musical Life

by Daniel Lanois
"In his humble, self-effacing memoir of growing up poor in Canada, Lanois, born in a small Quebec town, describes the difficulties he faced. ... He discusses specific albums, including U2's The Joshua Tree and The Unforgettable Fire, Dylan's Oh Mercy and Time Out of Mind, and Harris's Wrecking Ball. And that makes this a real treat for serious music fans." — Booklist

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Disaster on the Horizon: High Stakes, High Risks, and the Story Behind the Deepwater Well Blowout

by Bob Cavnar
The Deepwater Horizon blowout dominated the world's attention for months, yet Americans still lack an understanding of the greatest environmental disaster in U.S. history. This is the first comprehensive book on the causes of the disaster, by expert Bob Cavnar. He delivers a hard-hitting portrait of industry and government woefully unprepared to respond.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Autobiography of Mark Twain: Volume 1

Exactly 100 years after his death, Mark Twain's autobiography is finally available. In this first of three volumes, the great Samuel Clemens tells his most epic tale of all: the frank and fascinating story of his life.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France

by Joan Nathan
What is Jewish cooking in France? That is the question that has haunted Nathan over the years and driven her to unearth the secrets of this hidden cuisine. Now she offers the fruits of her quest in this extraordinary book.

Monday, January 3, 2011

The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

by Siddhartha Mukherjee
A magnificently written "biography" of cancer from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments and offers a bold new perspective on the way the human body has been observed and understood for millennia.