Nonfiction

Check Again

Submitted by Sara West on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 3:03pm

Performing an appendectomy, flying a 747, and building a skyscraper are deeply complex tasks that require specialists and the proper tools. Despite the deep knowledge and high-tech tools needed to get the job done safely, complications arise. What is one of the easiest ways to prevent accidents and keep such complex tasks running smoothly? It isn't more training and better equipment, according to surgeon Atul Gawande. It is something simple and often overlooked - the humble checklist. 

Fast Facts

Submitted by Angel Hill on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:13am

Answer BookNational Geographic has published a great new edition of its Answer Book with 10,001 facts about everything from the world's deadliest tornados to the Mars landings.  The book is heavy because it's full of beautiful color photos, charts, and illustrations to get you better acquainted with the world you live in.

Americans in Paris (Before Hemingway, Stein and the Fitzgeralds)

Submitted by David Cherry on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 3:12pm

Cover Art: The Greater Journey by David McCulloughIt is all too easy for successful writers to slide into a comfort zone and never want to leave it. Writing is such an iffy proposition, working from a formula isn’t just easier and safer for the psyche, it’s often the smartest business decision one can make--if it worked once, chances are pretty good it will work again.

The historian, author, PBS mainstay and owner of the most avuncular voice this side of Bob Ross, David McCullough has found his formula and shows no inclination to tinker with it. He's not out to stretch our minds or question the foundations of American Civilization. He's at heart a weaver of tales and he's exceedingly good at it.

A Book Can Be A Great Tool!

Submitted by Christine Turner on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 2:21pm

Health and fitness are always high on the list when it comes to New Years Resolutions. So if,  you made a resolution is to eat less processed foods and make healthier choices, I would like to suggest one of my favorite books.

 The Simple Art of EatingWell Cookbook : 400 Easy Recipes, Tips and Techniques for Delicious, Healthy Meals.

The Butterfly Project @ your library

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 9:22am

 I Never Saw Another Butterfly : Children's Drawings and Poems from Terezin Concentration Camp, 1942-1944 is a selection of children's poems and drawings reflecting their surroundings in Terezin Concentration Camp in Czechoslovakia from 1942 to 1944. The title comes from a poem written by Pavel Friedmann. 

Help for the Kitchen

Submitted by Angel Hill on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:30am

How to Squeeze a LemonHow do you tell if the chef knife at the store is worth buying?  How can you cut perfect pineapple rings?  Please tell me, HOW do I keep scrambled eggs from sticking to the pan?  I'm learning all these answers and more in How to Squeeze a Lemon from the editors, contributors, and readers of Fine Cooking.  It has "1,023 Kitchen Tips, Food Fixes, and Handy Techniques".  

I Can't Wait!

Submitted by Sara West on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 4:29pm

Jenny Berggren - To Win the WorldMy 2012 book year started on a high note when I learned that my favorite singer, Jenny Berggren, is set to release her autobiography in English. You may not immediately recognize the name, but if you've ever heard "The Sign", "Don't Turn Around" or "Beautiful Life", then you've heard Jenny Berggren's work as a part of Swedish pop sensation Ace of Base.

2012 Tayshas Spotlight: Nonfiction and Historical Fiction

Submitted by Mer L. on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 11:43am

The Eiffel From Beneath by Stuck in CustomsIf you didn’t already know, the Tayshas List was released in November and there are some fantastic reads on this year’s list.  The TAYSHAS Reading List promotes recreational reading for teens in 9th – 12th grades. Check out some of these great nonfiction and historical fiction reads or the entire 2012 Reading List! 

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How to Win Friends...Today

Submitted by Angel Hill on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 3:56pm

How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital AgeFor decades Dale Carnegie has been the go-to person for learning How to Win Friends & Influence People.  Now, Dale Carnegie & Associates has updated the classic book for the Digital Age.  Take a look.

 

War Animals

Submitted by Sara West on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 3:24pm

Many film studios reserve some of their biggest releases for the last two weeks of the year. One of the movies premiering on Christmas day is called War Horse and is based on a historical fiction book of the same name written by Michael Morpurgo. The film is set during World War I but it is not a war movie, according to director Steven Spielberg.

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