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Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars
by Nathalia Holt - History, Nonfiction

In the 1940s and ’50s, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick-thinking mathematicians to calculate velocities and plot trajectories, they didn't turn to male graduates. Rather, they recruited an elite group of young women who, with only pencil, paper and mathematical prowess, transformed rocket design, helped bring about the first American satellites, and made the exploration of the solar system possible. For the first time, RISE OF THE ROCKET GIRLS tells the stories of these women --- known as "human computers" --- who broke the boundaries of both gender and science.

The Love and Lemons Cookbook: An Apple-to-Zucchini Celebration of Impromptu Cooking
by Jeanine Donofrio - Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction
Organized by ingredient, THE LOVE & LEMONS COOKBOOK teaches readers how to make beautiful food with what’s on hand, whether it’s a bunch of rainbow-colored heirloom carrots from the farmers market or a four-pound cauliflower that just shows up in a CSA box. The book also features resources to show readers how to stock their pantry, gluten-free and vegan options for many of the recipes, as well as ideas on mixing and matching ingredients, so that readers always have something new to try.
Egg: Recipes
by Blanche Vaughan - Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction
EGG makes it easy to whip up perfect poached, scrambled, and fried eggs, as well as quick and fuss-free pancakes, soufflé, tarts and omelets, cakes, curds and puddings, that are sure to please the fussiest eater. Classic recipes such as steamed pudding and Arnold Bennett are treated to a contemporary twist, and Vaughan offers a delectable selection of lighter, fresh egg-based dishes, such as Courgette Fritters with Dill and Lemon and Squash Gnocchi with Sage that are perfect for entertaining. With EGG, Blanche Vaughan shows us how tasty and adaptable eggs can be in a variety of mouthwatering recipes for every meal of the day.
Good and Simple: Recipes to Eat Well and Thrive
by Jasmine Hemsley and Melissa Hemsley - Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction
Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley are revolutionizing how we eat. Experts on wholesome, nutritious cooking and living a healthy, fashionable lifestyle, the sisters teach people how to enjoy real food to feel happier and more energized. GOOD + SIMPLE has 140 beautiful recipes that are so tasty you’ll forget that they’re designed with nourishment in mind. With 140 vibrant photographs, tips on transforming leftovers, stocking your fridge and freezer, meals on the run, advice on mindful eating, and a one-week body reset plan, as well as two weekly meal plans, GOOD + SIMPLE is the perfect book for any home cook who loves food and wants to eat well every day.
The Indian Family Kitchen: Classic Dishes for a New Generation
by Anjali Pathak - Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction

A fresh and friendly introduction to South Asian cuisine, THE INDIAN FAMILY KITCHEN reflects how we cook today with seasonal and vegetable-forward recipes. This striking cookbook shows how to coax flavor out of your favorite foods by adding Indian spices: rub butternut squash with garam masala before roasting with salty feta and sun-dried tomatoes; marinate chicken wings in a punchy tandoori sauce; and brighten up a quinoa salad with ginger and cumin. 

Sweeter off the Vine: Fruit Desserts for Every Season
by Yossy Arefi - Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

Yossy Arefi’s recipes showcase what’s fresh and vibrant any time of year by enhancing the enticing sweetness of fruits with bold flavors like rose and orange flower water inspired by her Iranian heritage, bittersweet chocolate and cacao nibs, and whole-grain flours like rye and spelt. Accompanied by gorgeous, evocative photography, SWEETER OFF THE VINE e is a must-have for aspiring bakers and home cooks of all abilities.

Home Cooked: Essential Recipes for a New Way to Cook
by Anya Fernald and Jessica Battilana - Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction
A recipe collection and how-to guide for preparing base ingredients that can be used to make simple, weeknight meals, while also teaching skills like building and cooking over a fire, and preserving meat and produce, written by a sustainable food expert and founder of Belcampo Meat Co. Punctuated by essays on the author’s approach to entertaining, cooking with cast-iron, and a primer on buying and cooking steak, HOME COOKED is an antidote to the chef and restaurant books that leave you no roadmap for tonight’s dinner. With HOME COOKED, Anya gives you the confidence, and the recipes, to love cooking again.
Where to Eat Pizza
by Daniel Young - Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction
Over 1,000 food experts and aficionados from around the world reveal their insider tips on finding a perfect slice of pizza. With quotes from chefs, critics, and industry experts, readers will learn about secret ingredients, special sauces, and the quest for the perfect crust. The guide includes detailed city maps, reviews, key information and honest comments from the people you’d expect to know. Featuring more than 1,700 world-wide pizzerias, parlours, and pizza joints listed. All you need to know --- where to go, when to go, and what to order.
The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook
by Salma Hage - Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction
A definitive, fresh and approachable collection of 150 traditional recipes from an authoritative voice on Middle Eastern home cooking, Salma Hage’s new book is in line with the current Western trends of consciously reducing meat, and the ancient Middle Eastern culture of largely vegetarian, mezze style dining. Drawing inspiration from ancient and prized Phoenician ingredients, from grassy olive oil to fresh figs and rich dates, this book offers an array of delicious breakfasts and drinks, mezze and salads, vegetables and pulses, grains and desserts. Salma shows how to easily make the most of familiar everyday fruits and legumes, as well as more exotic ingredients now widely available outside of the Middle East, with nourishing recipes so flavourful and satisfying they are suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Sirocco: Fabulous Flavors from the Middle East
by Sabrina Ghayour - Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction

Journey to the Middle East and Mediterranean with alluring recipes from Sabrina Ghayour, dubbed “the golden girl of Persian Cookery” by The Observer, in the highly anticipated follow-up to her bestselling debut cookbook, PERSIANA. Sirocco highlights the use of simple pantry staples and striking flavor combinations to transform everyday dishes. From eye-catching salads to indulgent sweets, each of Ghayour’s recipes is a vibrant addition to the modern home cook’s table.