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Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Grace in All Simplicity narrates the saga of how we have prospected for some of Nature's most tightly held secrets, the basic constituents of matter and the fundamental forces that rule them. Our current understanding of the world (and universe) we inhabit is the result of curiosity, diligence, and daring, of abstraction and synthesis, and of an abiding faith in the value of exploration. In these pages we will meet scientists of both past and present....
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A back-to-basics cocktail book -- and affable tribute to the pleasures of the cocktail -- is organized around five best-known, beloved, classic families of cocktails, providing a simple ratio for each from which myriad variations can be built"--
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In Becoming Gandhi, New York Times journalist and author Perry Garfinkel takes readers on his multiyear quest to trace the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi-to both understand his life and to see if his code of living might be possible in today's world"--
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Named after the simplicity and usefulness of soy, Lara Lee's new cookbook introduces 80 game-changing recipes that close the gap between classic Asian dishes and quick-to-table family meals. There are recipes that only require a little chopping and a boiled kettle, as well as 15, 30, and 45 minute meals fit for weeknight dinners or no-fuss dinner parties"--
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Characterized by "a radical simplicity and seriousness of purpose, along with a fearless interest in autobiography and its tragedies and redemptions" (Matthew Zapruder, New York Times Magazine), Marie Howe's poetry transforms penetrating observations of everyday life into sacred, humane miracles. This essential volume draws from each of Howe's four previous collections-including What the Living Do (1997), a haunting archive of personal loss, and the...
Author
Publisher
The Simplest Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Forget all the other pregnancy books. This new breakthrough pregnancy title is the first illustrated, practical, grab-and-do guide that makes the parent-to-be journey easier, less stressful, and far more enjoyable. The author and a team of pregnancy experts bring unprecedented clarity, simplicity, and no-nonsense advice to the complex and stressful world of pregnancy."--
Author
Publisher
Black Odyssey Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Zany and vivacious Nissi Richards always had her sights set on one goal--her career. As the youngest doctor at Optimal Dentistry, Nissi is the epitome of Black Girl Magic and a #GoalCrusher. Dating, however, was a different topic, or rather more of a non-existent headline. Despite her best friend's botched matchmaking attempts and her meddlesome sisters who insist she hook a man, love and marriage were never on Nissi's to-do list-at least not that...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When Helen Thorpe, Buddhist butler, is loaned out to help Cartier Hightower get her life in order, Helen finds herself working for a young woman entirely unbound by the fetters of good taste or sound judgement. One of Cartier's fellow content creators has recently died in a strange accident. Soon after Helen arrives, another is killed in an equally bizarre way. Cartier begins to drag Helen around on the influencer circuit, where neither of them is...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A young Black woman contends with New York media culture."--Kirkusreviews.com.
Mickey Hayward dreams of writing stories that matter. She has a flashy media job that makes her feel successful and a devoted girlfriend who takes care of her when she comes home exhausted and demoralized. It's not all A-list parties and steamy romance, but Mickey's on her way, and it's far from the messy life she left behind in Maryland. Despite being overlooked and...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From New Yorker staff writer and author of The Longing for Less Kyle Chayka comes a timely history and investigation of a world ruled by algorithms, which determine the shape of culture itself. From coffee shops to rental apartments to social media posts the world round, a sleek and deceptively simple aesthetic has come to predominate. It's in the neon signs and exposed brick of an Internet cafe in Nairobi or the skeletal, modern furniture of an...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A stunningly photographed guide to designing and styling the most used and important room in the home, The deVOL Kitchen showcases the fundamentals of the brand's iconic values, design principles, and now widely recognized kitchen styling, as seen in their TV show, For the Love of Kitchens. This book shares their backstory, the kitchens they've designed, and their overall philosophy when it comes to styling a kitchen, or any room in the house. Founder...
Author
Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In 2016, Noami Grevemberg knew she had to make a big change. Dissatisfied with her office job and her "stationary home," she decided to quit her job, sell her belongings, and set out in her 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon to pursue a life of simplicity and travel with her husband and German Shepherd by her side. In her years living full-time on the road, Noami has become an expert in all things vanlife. Living the Vanlife digs into every aspect of the lifestyle,...
13) La hija única
Author
Series
Narrativas hispánicas volume 652
Publisher
Editorial Anagrama
Pub. Date
septiembre 2020.
Language
Español
Description
"Poco después de cumplir los ocho meses de embarazo, a Alina le anuncian que su hija no podrá sobrevivir al nacimiento. Ella y su compañero emprenden entonces un doloroso pero también sorprendente proceso de aceptación y duelo. Ese último mes de gestación se convierte para ellos en una extraña oportunidad para conocer a esa hija a la que tanto trabajo les cuesta renunciar. Laura, la gran amiga de Alina, refiere el conflicto de esta pareja,...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Long before hygge, lagom, or ikigai took the world by storm, there was la dolce vita -- the Italian phrase for "the sweet life." La dolce vita encourages the benefits of practicing Italian traditions on improving your mental health by taking life slow and relishing in the sweet moments. This unique self-help approach offers practical advice on forming habits, love, balance, and simplicity that make daily life in Italy a celebration"--
15) The vibes book
Author
Publisher
Bala Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Author's Note This book came as a result of my kids asking me: "What ARE vibes Mum?". I searched for a book that would help explain the concept - but I couldn't find one anywhere. So, I decided to write one myself. I do believe that the energy we send out into the world is the energy we get back. This is a simple idea but it can really have a big impact on your life - I think it's an important message to share"--
"Vibes can be a difficult concept...
Author
Publisher
Mango Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the ultimate time-saving solution with 15 Minute Meals. This indispensable guide to fast, flavorful, and healthy family recipes by James Beard, IACP, and Emmy-Nominated Ali Rosen features step-by-step instructions for super quick dinner ideas--actually ready in 15 minutes--to satisfy the busiest person. The ultimate convenience. Full of flavorful dishes packed with no-prep vegetables, this quick meals cookbook provides step-by-step instructions...
Author
Publisher
Harvard Common Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to plan, pack, and whip up great drinks in the great outdoors. Cabin trips, hikes, patio parties, camping adventures-however you enjoy the great outdoors-it should be fun and easy. And so should the drinks! Simplicity, though, doesn't mean you're limited to a bottle and a mixer. With Camp Cocktails, you'll have a variety of options for simple and tasty drinks that are ready to go wherever you go. Cool off after a hot day spent hiking through...
Author
Publisher
Union Square & Co
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Italian food has captivated our taste buds for centuries. Combining simplicity and creativity, it enchants with an alchemy of high-quality ingredients, recipes tied to the specialties of each region, and the experience of being at the table. There is an entire category of smaller bites--spuntini--meant to be enjoyed at in-between-meal moments of the day. This snack cookbook by Italian food expert Anna Francese Gass introduces the American audience...
Author
Publisher
Interlink Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Behind closed doors, North African home cooks are taking the region's food to new heights. Traditional dishes such as tagines, stews, soups, and salads are being adapted and refined, and new dishes are being created using classic ingredients such as fiery spices, jewel-like dried fruits, lemons, and armfuls of fresh herbs. Behind closed doors, North African home cooks are taking the region's food to new heights. Traditional dishes such as tagines,...
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