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Fermat's Enigma
by Simon Singh
Uncovering the centuries-old mathematical mystery of Pierre de Fermat's Last Theorem.
xn + yn = zn, where n represents 3, 4, 5, ...no solution "I have discovered a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain." With these words, the ... (Goodreads)
Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ
by Giulia Enders
Exploration of the human gut, its impact on our health, and its importance.
“Everything you ever wanted to know about the gut (and then some).” —SELF In this, New York Times, bestseller, scientist Giulia Enders reveals the secrets of your digestive system—including new ... (Barnes & Noble)
It's Not about the Bike: My Journey Back to Life
by Lance Armstrong
A story of resilience and courage, detailing Armstrong’s fight against cancer and recovery.
In 1993 , 21-year-old Lance Armstrong becomes World Cycling Champion . In Austin, Texas, four years later on October 2, 1996, at age 25, Armstrong is diagnosed with testicular cancer with metastasis ... (Wikipedia)
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
by Jon Krakauer
A gripping narrative of the 1996 expedition on Mount Everest that resulted in tragedy.
When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. ... (Goodreads)
Same Kind of Different as Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together
by Ron Hall
A story of unlikely friendship and redemption, set in the backdrop of racial and economic divides.
A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery. An upscale art dealer accustomed to the world of Armani and Chanel. A gutsy woman with a stubborn dream. A story so ... (Goodreads)
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
by Jung Chang
A family memoir spanning decades of Chinese history, exploring the power of resilience.
The story of three generations in twentieth-century China that blends the intimacy of memoir and the panoramic sweep of eyewitness history—a bestselling classic in thirty languages with more than ten ... (Goodreads)
Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman
by Alice Steinbach
A middle-aged woman travels solo through Europe, seeking adventure and self-discovery.
"In many ways, I was an independent woman," writes Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Alice Steinbach. “For years I’d made my own choices, paid my own bills, shoveled my own snow.” But somehow she had ... (Goodreads)
Paris in Love
by Eloisa James
A memoir of a year spent in Paris, exploring the city's culture, food, and romance.
In 2009, New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James took a leap that many people dream about: she sold her house, took a sabbatical from her job as a Shakespeare professor, and moved her family ... (Goodreads)
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe
by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
A true story of a young Afghan woman who starts a dressmaking business under Taliban rule to support her family.
The life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching degree during the civil war—a rare achievement for any Afghan ... (Goodreads)
The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family
by Josh Hanagarne
A memoir of a librarian with Tourette's syndrome, who finds solace in books and strength in his family.
An inspiring story of how a Mormon kid with Tourette's found salvation in books and weight-lifting. Josh Hanagarne couldn't be invisible if he tried. Although he wouldn't officially be diagnosed with ... (Goodreads)
The Heart of a Woman
by Maya Angelou
A lyrical memoir of a woman's struggle for independence and self-fulfillment.
Maya Angelou has fascinated, moved, and inspired countless readers with the first three volumes of her autobiography, one of the most remarkable personal narratives of our age. Now, in her fourth ... (Goodreads)
Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast
by Nigella Lawson
A cookbook full of delicious recipes that can be prepared quickly and easily.
This is the first time that we've ever launched a cookbook alongside a brand new show. Nigella's ratings are through the roof, and she was recently featured in In Style . The cookbook is all of the ... (Goodreads)
Jesus Land: A Memoir
by Julia Scheeres
A coming-of-age story of two adopted siblings navigating life in a strict religious home.
For Julia Scheeres and her adopted brother David, "Jesus Land" stretched from their parents' fundamentalist home, past the hostilities of high school, and deep into a Christian reform school in the ... (Goodreads)
Notes on a Nervous Planet
by Matt Haig
A guide to navigating the overwhelming and anxiety-inducing aspects of modern life, offering practical advice and personal anecdotes.
A follow-up to Matt Haig's internationally bestselling memoir,, Reasons to Stay Alive, a broader look at how modern life feeds our anxiety, and how to live a better life. The societies we live in are ... (Goodreads)
The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own
by Joshua Becker
A guide to minimalism, encouraging readers to declutter and simplify their lives to find true happiness and purpose.
Don’t Settle for More Most of us know we own too much stuff. We feel the weight and burden of our clutter, and we tire of cleaning and managing and organizing. While excess consumption leads to ... (Barnes & Noble)
Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life
by Nir Eyal
A guide to help readers overcome distractions and take control of their attention, leading to a more fulfilling and productive life.
A ping on your phone takes you out of a conversation with a friend. At the office, an email interrupts your project. At home, your screens intrude on time with your partner. Things you mean to put ... (Barnes & Noble)
3,096 Days
by Natascha Kampusch
Autobiography of Natascha Kampusch, who was kidnapped at age 10 and held captive for 8 years.
On 2 March 1998 ten-year-old Natascha Kampusch was snatched off the street by a stranger and bundled into a white van. Hours later she found herself in a dark cellar, wrapped in a blanket. When she ... (Goodreads)
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
by Bill Bryson
A humorous account of a man's attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, reflecting on the beauty and history of the American wilderness.
The book starts with Bryson explaining his curiosity about the Appalachian Trail near his house. He and his old friend Stephen Katz start hiking the trail from Georgia in the South , and stumble in ... (Wikipedia)
American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land
by Monica Hesse
True crime story of a couple's arson spree in rural Virginia and the community's response. A portrait of a struggling small town.
Shocked by a five-month arson spree that left rural Virginia reeling, Washington Post reporter Monica Hesse drove down to Accomack County to cover the trial of Charlie Smith, who pled guilty to ... (Goodreads)
Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World
by Ewan McGregor
Actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embark on a 20,000-mile motorcycle journey from London to New York, crossing Europe, Asia, and North America.
It started as a daydream. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet Saturday afternoon, Ewan McGregor — acclaimed actor and self-confessed bike nut — noticed that it was possible to ride all ... (Barnes & Noble)
The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe
by Steven Weinberg
A comprehensive explanation of the first three minutes after the Big Bang, exploring the origins of the universe and its fundamental particles.
A Nobel Prize-winning physicist explains what happened at the very beginning of the universe, and how we know, in this popular science classic. Our universe has been growing for nearly 14 billion ... (Goodreads)
Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream
by Neil Young
Neil Young's memoirs, reflecting on his life, music, and the people who influenced him along the way.
For the first time, legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Neil Young offers a kaleidoscopic view of his personal life and musical creativity. He tells of his childhood in Ontario, where his ... (Goodreads)
Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
by Alison Weir
Biography of a medieval queen and her legacy, exploring her remarkable life and impact.
In this beautifully written biography, Alison Weir paints a vibrant portrait of a truly exceptional woman and provides new insights into her intimate world. Renowned in her time for being the most ... (Goodreads)
Alan Turing: The Enigma
by Andrew Hodges
Biographical exploration of the life and work of the British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing.
Alan Turing (1912-54) was a British mathematician who made history. His breaking of the German U-boat Enigma cipher in World War II ensured Allied-American control of the Atlantic. But Turing's ... (Goodreads)
Prisoner of Tehran
by Marina Nemat
A young girl's struggle for survival and freedom in the face of political oppression.
Marina Nemat's peaceful childhood in Tehran was shattered when the Iranian Revolution of 1979 ushered in a new era of Islamic rule. After complaining to her teachers about lessons being replaced by ... (Goodreads)
Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant
by Daniel Tammet
A memoir of an autistic savant who sees numbers as shapes, colors, and textures, and can learn languages in a week.
A journey into one of the most fascinating minds alive today—guided by the owner himself. Bestselling author Daniel Tammet ( Thinking in Numbers ) is virtually unique among people who have severe ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Devil's Highway: A True Story
by Luis Alberto Urrea
A harrowing account of a group of Mexican migrants crossing the US-Mexico border, and their struggle for survival.
"The single most compelling, lucid, and lyrical contemporary account of the absurdity of U.S. border policy." (The Atlantic), The author of Across the Wire offers brilliant investigative reporting of ... (Goodreads)
Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader
by Brent Schlender
A biography of Steve Jobs that explores his transformation from a brash young entrepreneur to a visionary leader of Apple.
#1 New York Times Bestseller There have been many books—on a large and small scale—about Steve Jobs, one of the most famous CEOs in history. But this book is different from all the others. Becoming ... (Goodreads)
Coming Clean
by Kimberly Rae Miller
A memoir of growing up with hoarder parents and the emotional toll it takes on the author.
Kimberly Rae Miller is an immaculately put-together woman with a great career, a loving boyfriend, and a beautifully tidy apartment in Brooklyn. You would never guess that behind the closed doors of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Non-Fiction
by Chuck Palahniuk
A collection of stories exploring modern life, each with its own unique twist.
Chuck Palahniuk's world has been, well, different from yours and mine. The pieces that comprise Non-Fiction prove just how different, in ways both highly entertaining and deeply unsettling. ... (Goodreads)
