Nonfiction
Pirate hunters : treasure, obsession, and the search for a legendary pirate ship
Kurson, Robert, author.
910.453 /Kurson
Adventure, Nonfiction, History
'Pirate Hunters' is a gripping account of two courageous divers' quest to uncover the shipwrecked vessel of Joseph Bannister, one of history's most infamous pirates.
The rise and fall of the dinosaurs : a new history of a lost world
Brusatte, Stephen, author.
567.9 /Brusatte
Nonfiction, History, Nature, Science
A sweeping narrative scientific history that tells the epic story of the dinosaurs, examining their origins, their habitats, their extinction, and their living legacy.
For anyone who is still a child at heart and misses being asked what their favorite dinosaur is, "The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs" is the book for you! As someone who grew up wanting to be the next Dr. Alan Grant of paleontology, I can say with confidence that Steve Brusatte's book is the perfect fit for anyone fascinated by the wonders of paleontology and golden age of dinosaur discoveries. -Madison C
The underworld : journeys to the depths of the ocean
Casey, Susan, 1962- author.
551.46 /Casey
Nonfiction, Nature, Science
For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror, an unknown realm that evoked a singular, compelling question: What's down there? Unable to answer this for centuries, people believed the deep was a sinister realm of fiendish creatures and deadly peril. Now, cutting-edge technologies allow scientists and explorers to dive miles beneath the surface, and we are beginning to understand this strange and exotic underworld: A place of soaring mountains, smoldering volcanoes, and valleys 7,000 feet deeper than Everest is high. For "The Underworld," Susan Casey traversed the globe, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet, interviewing the marine geologists, marine biologists, and oceanographers who are searching for knowledge in this vast unseen realm. Throughout this journey, she learned how vital the deep is to the future of the planet, and how urgent it is that we understand it in a time of increasing threats from climate change, industrial fishing, pollution, and the mining companies that are also exploring its depths.
As scientists continue to study the vast reaches of space's "final frontier," only five percent of Earth's oceans have been explored. From total darkness, extreme cold, and crushing pressures, discovering the fathomless parts of Earth's watery depths is not for the faint of heart. In "The Underworld," Susan Casey takes readers on a first-hand exploration of our planet's deepest, darkest seas, where Earth's greatest mysteries have yet to be discovered. -Madison C
The LEGO story : how a little toy sparked the world's imagination
Andersen, Jens, 1955- author.
338.7688725 /Andersen
Nonfiction, Business, History
The extraordinary inside story of the LEGO company--producer of the most beloved and popular toy on the planet--based on unprecedented access to the founding family that still owns the company, chronicling the brand's improbable journey to become the empire that it is today.
Did LEGO-building become your pandemic hobby that never went away? Have you ever cursed a brick that found its way underfoot? Whether you're a Master Builder or a casual fan, Jens Andersen's deep dive into the origin of the toy that shaped the world is great for anyone who has ever enjoyed the creativity that is LEGO. -Madison C
Alien earths : the new science of planet hunting in the cosmos
Kaltenegger, Lisa, 1977- author.
523.24 /Kaltenegger
Nonfiction, Science
For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether we're alone in the cosmos. Now, for the first time, we have the technology to investigate. Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger has built a team of tenacious scientists from many disciplines to create a specialized toolkit to find life on faraway worlds. In "Alien Earths," she demonstrates how we can use our homeworld as a Rosetta Stone, creatively analyzing Earth's history and its astonishing biosphere to inform this search. With infectious enthusiasm, she takes us on an eye-opening journey to the most unusual exoplanets that have shaken our worldview - planets covered in oceans of lava, lonely wanderers lost in space, and others with more than one sun in their sky! With the James Webb Space Telescope and Dr. Kaltenegger's pioneering work, she shows that we live in an incredible new epoch of exploration.
Long ago, the Earth was once believed to be the only planet in the universe. Today, nearly 6,000 exoplanets have been discovered! In this impressive exploration across the cosmos, Lisa Kaltenegger takes readers behind the scenes of the real-life search for alien worlds that have the possibility of hosting life. This book is perfect for readers who look up at the night sky and marvel at the mysteries of the universe. -Madison C
You were born for this : astrology for radical self-acceptance
Chani Nicholas
133.5 /Nicholas
Nonfiction, Self Help
"A revolutionary empowerment book that uses astrology as a tool for self-discovery, success, and self-care from the beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas, a media darling with a loyal following of 1 million monthly readers"--
This is an enjoyable and fast-paced introduction to astrology that I found both empowering and insightful! Chani Nicholas helps us to create and navigate our birth charts, outlining our Sun, Moon, and Ascending signs and their corresponding interpretations. A fun way to discover how the universe impacts our daily lives from the moment we were born! -Violette
Dead Mountain : the untold true story of the Dyatlov Pass incident
Donnie Eichar
796.522 /Eichar
Nonfiction, History, True Crime
In 1959, a group of Russian students died tragically on a winter hiking trip to the northern Ural Mountains. The circumstances surrounding their deaths at Dyatlov Pass seemed bizarre, and with very little physical evidence left behind, dozens of competing theories cropped up to explain what had happened. Half a century later, American author Donny Eichar was determined to find out the truth, and his obsession took him across the world to retrace their journey in search of answers.
I recommend it if you like to read survival stories, mountaineering adventures, true crime, or are interested in Soviet Era history. -Jessica
Wrong : how media, politics, and identity drive our appetite for misinformation
Dannagal Goldthwaite Young
305 /Young
Nonfiction, Political
"In this book, the author offers a new model that identifies social and cultural identity-who we are and who we want to be-as the most important factor driving the American phenomena of being wrong"--
Added by Jessica
Educated : a memoir
Tara Westover
BIOGRAPHY Westover, Tara
Nonfiction, Memoir
"Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag." In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged in her father's junkyard. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent. As a way out, Tara began to educate herself, learning enough mathematics and grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University. Her quest for knowledge would transform her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home. With the acute insight that distinguishes all great writers, Tara Westover has crafted a universal coming-of-age story that gets to the heart of what an education offers: the perspective to see one's life through new eyes, and the will to change it."--Provided by publisher.
Added by Jessica
The white ladder : triumph and tragedy at the dawn of mountaineering
Light, Daniel (Mountain climber), author.
796.522 /Light
Nonfiction, History, Sports
"A sweeping history of mountaineering before Everest, and the epic human quest to reach the highest places on Earth"--
I have absolutely no interest in climbing mountains, but ever since I read Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air" when it came out, I've been obsessed with reading about it. I think this book will be best enjoyed from the comfort of a beach towel, with nary a hill in sight. -Candice
Sometimes, real-life treasure hunting is just as wild as the movies. Robert Kurson's book follows two modern-day treasure hunters in pursuit of the sunken ship of one of history's most elusive pirates, Joseph Bannister. Part history, part true crime, part action, this book is ideal for anyone who is interested in shipwrecks, buried treasure, and real-life swashbuckling adventures. -Madison C