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by Manuel Gonzales - Fantasy, Fiction, Literary, Science Fiction

In a world beset by amassing forces of darkness, one organization --- the Regional Office --- and its coterie of super-powered female assassins protects the globe from annihilation. At its helm, the mysterious Oyemi and her oracles seek out new recruits and root out evil plots. Then a prophecy suggests that someone from inside might bring about its downfall. And now, the Regional Office is under attack.

by Michael Schulman - Biography, Nonfiction

In HER AGAIN, an intimate look at the artistic coming-of-age of the greatest actress of her generation, New Yorker contributor Michael Schulman brings into focus Meryl Streep’s heady rise to stardom on the New York stage; her passionate, tragically short-lived love affair with fellow actor John Cazale; her marriage to sculptor Don Gummer; and her evolution as a young woman of the 1970s wrestling with changing ideas of feminism, marriage, love and sacrifice.

by Lukas Volger - Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction
A restorative bowl of vegetarian ramen sent Lukas Volger on a quest to capture the full flavor of all the one-bowl meals that are the rage today --- but in vegetarian form. With the bowl as organizer, the possibilities for improvisational meals full of seasonal produce and herbs are nearly endless. Volger also includes many tips, techniques, and indispensable base recipes perfected over years of cooking, including broths, handmade noodles, sauces, and garnishes. 
by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt - Memoir, Nonfiction

Though Anderson Cooper has always considered himself close to his mother, his intensely busy career as a journalist for CNN and CBS affords him little time to spend with her. After she suffers a brief but serious illness at the age of 91, they resolve to change their relationship by beginning a year-long conversation unlike any they had ever had before. The result is a correspondence of surprising honesty and depth in which they discuss their lives, the things that matter to them, and what they still want to learn about each other. Both a son’s love letter to his mother and an unconventional mom’s life lessons for her grown son, THE RAINBOW COMES AND GOES offers a rare window into their close relationship and fascinating life stories, including their tragedies and triumphs.

by Nathalie Fraise - Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

This beautiful and inspiring recipe collection helps you incorporate nature’s perfect superfood --- the coconut --- into your everyday cooking. From tangy coconut yogurt for breakfast to creamy coconut curry for dinner, THE WHOLE COCONUT COOKBOOK showcases infinite ways to enjoy this nutrition-packed fruit.

by Mary Karr - Nonfiction, Personal Growth, Self-Help

In NOW GO OUT THERE, Karr explains why having your heart broken is just as --- if not more --- important than falling in love; why getting what you want often scares you more than not getting it; how those experiences that appear to be the worst cannot be so easily categorized; and how to cope with the setbacks that inevitably befall all of us.An ideal --- and beautifully designed --- gift for a graduate or for anyone looking for some down-to-earth life advice, NOW GO OUT THERE is destined to become a classic.

by Stuart MacBride - Fiction, Mystery

Sergeant Logan McRae’s missing-persons investigation has just turned up a dead body in the woods. The Major Investigation Team charges up from Aberdeen, under the beady eye of Logan’s ex-boss, Detective Chief Inspector Steel. A new Superintendent is on her way up from the Serious Organised Crime Task Force, hell-bent on making Logan’s life miserable; Professional Standards are gunning for Steel; and Wee Hamish Mowat, head of Aberdeen’s criminal underbelly, is dying --- leaving rival gangs from all over the UK eying his territory. There’s a war brewing, and Logan is trapped right in the middle.

by Amanda Haas and Bradly Jacobs - Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

In THE ANTI-INFLAMMATION COOKBOOK, professional cook and inflammation sufferer Amanda Haas joins forces with Dr. Bradly Jacobs to explain which foods are beneficial and why and to share 65 delicious, simple inflammation-busting recipes. Sometimes good food can be the best medicine

by Anna Thomas - Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction
For years, Anna Thomas’s fans have cooked from her trailblazing vegetarian cookbooks. Now, Anna turns her thoughts to that larger question. We are eating differently: your daughter is a vegan, or you are but your in-laws don’t think it’s dinner without meat, or you’re hosting Thanksgiving for a mixed group. In this timely and useful new book, Anna offers her solutions for reuniting our divided tables. Anna shows us how to cook for today’s table, with over 150 recipes for all tastes, and menus for every occasion. With dishes inspired by the vibrant produce of farmers’ markets, Anna shares her love of cooking and of hospitality. VEGAN VEGETARIAN OMINVORE shows us how to navigate a world of change, and bring all our friends and family together at one big, generous table.
by Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard - Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

This is not your average soft-focus “journey to Asia” kind of cookbook. KOREATOWN is a spicy, funky, flavor-packed love affair with the grit and charm of Korean cooking in America. Koreatowns around the country are synonymous with mealtime feasts and late-night chef hangouts, and Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard show us why with stories, interviews, and over 100 delicious, super-approachable recipes.