New & Notable (Non-Fiction)

If you've always suspected the universe was out to get you - you were right. In this book, you'll discover why you're an aging mutant; invisible rays are melting our genetic code; the Earth is covered in explosive pimples; and more true and terrifying scientific facts. This is a hilarious, no-holds-barred exploration of all the reasons we shouldn't exist - but somehow do anyway. Rooted in scientific research but written simply so we can understand where the heck we came from and where we're likely going.

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Steve Coll masterfully untangles the people, ploys of power, and geopolitics that led to America's disastrous war with Iraq and, for the first time, details America's fundamental miscalculations during its decades-long relationship with Saddam Hussein. A work of great historical significance, this is the definitive account of how corruptions of power, lies of diplomacy, and vanity - on both sides - led to avoidable errors of statecraft, ones that would enact immeasurable human suffering and forever change the political landscape as we know it.

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Much of what we know about women's bodies and health has come from men. The result is a cultural and societal legacy that continues to shape our health, despite recent advances that challenge it. In this informative, eye-opening book, Elizabeth Comen, M.D. unpacks this legacy, taking us on a tour of each of our body's systems to (re-)introduce how they work and the historical doctors and patients whose perspectives and experiences laid the foundation for our current understanding, as well as the many oversights which remain unaddressed.

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In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Investigative journalist Abigail Shrier argues that the problem isn't the kids - it's the mental health experts. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with child psychologists, parents, teachers, and young people, Shrier explores the ways the mental health industry has transformed the way we teach, treat, discipline, and even talk to our kids. She reveals that most of the therapeutic approaches have serious side effects and few proven benefits.

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Spiritual coach, Neal Allen, examines a critical aspect of the human psyche that often gets ignored - the superego. Building on Freud's idea that the superego necessarily forms a person's moral conscience, Neal explains how this voice in your head develops in childhood as a survival mechanism, but when no longer needed for protection, camps out in your mind like a personal parasite. By shedding off the burden of the superego, you can overcome tired patterns of reward and punishment, reduce the self-talk that harms you, and ultimately clear an open space for the life you deserve, one that is gentler and more peaceful.

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In less than a century, the shopping mall has morphed from a blueprint for a socialist utopia to something else entirely: a home to disaffected mallrats and depressed zoo animals, a sensory overload and consumerist trap. Kate Black grew up in North America's largest mall: West Edmonton Mall - a mall on steroids. Blending a history of shopping with a story of coming-of-age in North America's largest and strangest mall, Kate investigates how these structures have become the ultimate symbol of late-capitalist dread - and, surprisingly, a subversive site of hope.

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Trish O'Kane never expected to be a birder. Watching birds thrive throughout the hurricane aftermath in New Orleans became her salvation and set her on a new path. Each chapter features at least one species of bird that O'Kane has learned from. She recounts the astonishing science of bird life, including migration and survival strategies, along with many moving and compelling stories about birds and the humans who love them. O'Kane shows what birds can teach us - and how that education can be a transformative force for social change.

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On January 20, 2003, a thunderous crack rang out and a 100-foot-wide tide of snow barreled down the Northern Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. More than a dozen skiers and snowboarders were thrust down the mountain, buried beneath several tons of rock-hard snow and ice in the Durrand Glacier Avalanche. A heroic search and rescue ensued. Among those buried was Craig Kelly-"the Michael Jordan of snowboarding"-a man who had propelled the sport into the mainstream before walking away from competitions, to rekindle his passion in the untamed alpine wilds of North America The Darkest White is the story of Craig Kelly's life, a heartbreaking but extraordinary and inspiring odyssey of a latchkey kid whose athletic prowess and innovations would revolutionize winter sports, take him around the globe, and push him into ever more extreme environments that would ultimately take his life.

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In this unusual, engaging, and intimate collection of personal essays, Lamba Literary Award finalist Tania De Rozario recalls growing up as a queer, brown, fat girl in Singapore, blending memoir with elements of history, pop culture, horror films, and current events to explore the nature of monsters and what it means to be different.

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"The popular Insights for a New Way of Living challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and the prejudices that limit their capacity to live life in all its richness. The books shine light on beliefs and attitudes that prevent individuals from being their true selves. The text is an artful mix of compassion and humor, and readers are encouraged to confront what they would most like to avoid, which in turn provides the key to true insight and power"-- Provided by publisher.

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An illustrated edition of the award-winning, bestselling Canadian classic, featuring over 150 new images that add colour and context to this extraordinary work. At once a history and a subversion of history, this book has launched a national conversation about what it means to be "Indian" in North America, and the relationship between Natives and non-Natives in the centuries since the two first encountered each other. This new edition reaches further. Through the inclusion of hundreds of images, from art and logos to archival images and monuments, The Inconvenient Indian Illustrated reveals the evolution of how Native peoples have been seen, understood, represented and propagandized in North America. With the aid of these powerful visuals, the brilliant Thomas King refashions old stories about historical events and figures, takes a sideways look at film and pop culture, relates his own complex experiences with activism and articulates a deep and revolutionary understanding of the cumulative effects of ever-shifting laws and treaties on Native peoples and lands. This is a book both timeless and timely, burnished with anger yet tempered by wit, and ultimately a hard-won offering of hope--a sometimes inconvenient but nonetheless indispensable account for all of us, seeking to understand how we might tell a new story for the future.

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In this essential guide to all things laundry, much-loved online cleaning expert Laura Mountford shows us how we can all do our laundry better, so that we feel happier and calmer every day. With self-care tips to incorporate into your routine and beautiful line drawings throughout, in this book you'll find a guide to must-have products and laundry symbols, instructions on how to wash any clothing/fabric, tips for being more eco-friendly and saving money, and much more.

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"We should not have to change to fit into society the world should adapt to embrace our uniqueness." - Chief R. Stacey Laforme. Chief Laforme gives a history of his people through stories and poetry to let non-Indigenous people see through the eyes of Indigenous people. Some poems share humour, while others express pain, though each comes from the heart.

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In a small town in the north of Australia, a mysterious cloud heralds both an ecological catastrophe and a gathering of the ancestors. A crazed visionary looks to donkeys to solve the global climate crisis and the economic dependency of the Aboriginal people. His wife follows the dance of butterflies and scours the internet to find out how her Aboriginal/Chinese family could be repatriated to China. One of their sons, named Aboriginal Sovereignty, is determined to commit suicide. The other, Tommyhawk, wishes his brother dead so that he can pursue his dream of becoming white and powerful.

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Leaders and business professionals handle gruelling hours and exceed high expectations. Mental health expert Marie-Hélène Pelletier explores how resilience is the best defense against burnout and how everyone can build it in themselves. Whether you're in a leadership role or working as part of a team, working through the exercises in this practical guide, you will have a goal-oriented, custom strategy with the knowledge to implement and sustain it, to protect your health and success into the future.

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Jonathan Ellerby helps you recognize the common ways people encounter the Sacred - God, the Divine, non-ordinary consciousness, and the spiritual world - so you can identify when you are having a spiritual experience and embrace it as an opportunity for spiritual growth, healing, and resilience. Dr. Ellerby presents simple exercises and sacred practices designed to expand perception, enter non-ordinary states of consciousness, and encourage deeper experiences, which in turn can enable you to have direct awareness and knowledge of the Divine.

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Before he was the a bestselling author of holiday classics such as "The Christmas Box," Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, Evans shares his moving journey from childhood to beloved author. Evans offers the insightful lessons he's learned and engaging advice about everything from marriage to parenthood and even facing near-death experiences.

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"Tarot has many benefits. It can help you develop a better understanding of the world around you, overcome anxieties and fears, and strengthen your decision making skills. This practical, comprehensive guide breaks down the basics so you can become a tarot card master. Divine the secrets of the past, present, and future with step-by-step explanations. Essential for beginners, tarot masters, and witches alike, this book will teach you how to interpret and connect with the cards, and enhance your spell-casting with your tarot deck."-- Amazon.

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Steeped in science, medicine and his personal hospital experience, a surgeon and TikTok sensation, in this entertaining and educational survival guide, explains the weird and wonderful bodily functions that keep us going, offering practical advice and strategies to help you thrive and take control of your day-to-day health.

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Blogger and TikTok sensation Tiffy Chen shares memories and recipes shaped by growing up in Taiwan - a country with a rich culture, diverse cuisines, and some of the best street food in the world - along with beloved family recipes and unique dishes inspired by her travels across Southeast Asia. With 88 flavour-packed recipes, Tiffy offers her favourite quick-and-easy everyday dishes including family-style dishes to pass around and enjoy. Features gorgeous step-by-step photography and heartwarming stories about travelling in Asia.

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Are you a service industry professional? Do you earn tips? Are you sick of living shift to shift or week to week? Are you ready to take control of your money and your life? Do you want to get great with money, or even just feel like you have your money shit together? Tipped employees make up more than four million working professionals in the U.S. and they age into one of the most economically disadvantaged populations in the country. (But not for the reasons you think!) Tipped is here to change that, and your life. Tipped is your step-by-step guidebook to build your own path to financial freedom while working in the industry that you love (and love to hate). Tipped explains how service employees are left out of the most common paths to wealth building and then helps you build your own path to the financial life of your dreams. Through real stories and service industry related analogies, Tipped will teach you how to: Get started investing today-and actually understand the world of investing; Avoid industry specific pitfalls; Budget while on a fluctuating income; Develop creative ways to build an emergency fund; Take your financial temperature; Build your path to financial freedom.

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