Nonfiction
Vegan on the cheap : great recipes and simple strategies that save you time and money
Robin (Robin G.) Robertson
641.56366 /Robertson
Nonfiction, Cookbooks
The ultimate vegan budget cookbook! Roberson provides easy recipes for delicious food that costs no more than $2 per serving!
Really cross stitch : for when you just want to stab something a lot
Rayna Fahey
746.443 /Fahey
Nonfiction, Crafts
"Inspired by the banners and signs at recent marches around the world, Really Cross Stitch takes all of that anger, outrage, and protest and puts it inside a decorative border ... along with some snarky commentary and general annoyance. Stitching for public protest is not new. First-wave feminists in the US and in Britain used needlework in their demonstrations and public protest lectures during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Needlework and other handcrafts, however, declined throughout the twentieth century. But in the 21st century, there has been a steep resurgence and many are turning to crafting, especially needlework, as an activist strategy. In Knitting for Good, feminist Betsy Greer makes this point strongly when she proclaims, "I think every act of making is an act of revolution." Featuring more than 40 truly original cross stitch designs, the book also contains instructions on techniques for new stitchers."-- Amazon.com.
Find patterns for inspiring phrases like “nevertheless, she persisted” and “fight like a girl.” You don’t have to be a crafter to find this book entertaining. We all need a little comic relief every now and then. -Melody
Mysterious Celtic mythology in American folklore
Bob Curran
398.0973 /Curran
Nonfiction
The darkest fears and wildest dreams of people throughout history survive in legends, fairy tales, and bedtime stories. A respected Celtic expert, Bob Curran explores nineteen regional tales from all over the United States and traces their origins to the ancient mythology of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Celtic Europeans brought their folktales with them to America. Once they reached American soil, they adapted their stories, replacing details popular in the old country with those more relevant to the new world. Divided into chapters, these regionally distinct stories trace the beginnings of vampires, headless horsemen, witches, banshees, and other mythical creatures.
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That's what she said : what men need to know (and women need to tell them) about working together
Joanne Lipman
331.4 /Lipman
Nonfiction
Outlines anecdotal solutions for harmonious working relationships between the sexes, citing the unique contributions of professional women and how their male counterparts can implement a healthier business culture that bridges gender gaps.
It doesn’t take long to realize that gender equity isn’t possible when over-excited hormones are running the office. What’s attractive about this book is that it does its best to shame no one and include everyone in the solution. No diversity training required. -Melody
How to kill a vampire : fangs in folklore, film and fiction
Liisa Ladouceur
133.423 /Ladouceur
Paranormal, Nonfiction
Citing examples from folklore, as well as horror films, TV shows, and works of fiction, this book details all known ways to prevent vampirism, including how to protect oneself against attacks and how to destroy vampires. While offering explanations on the origins and uses of most commonly known tactics in fending off vampirism, the book also delves much deeper by collecting historical accounts of unusual burial rites and shocking superstitions from European history, from the "real" Serbian vampire Arnold Paole to the unique Bulgarian Djadadjii.
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Well fed, flat broke : recipes for modest budgets and messy kitchens
Emily Wight
641.552 /Wight
Nonfiction, Cookbooks
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Blurred lines : rethinking sex, power, and consent on campus
Vanessa Grigoriadis
362.883 /Grigoriadis
Nonfiction
"What's really happening behind closed doors on America's college campuses? A new sexual revolution is sweeping the country, and college students are on the front lines. Women use fresh, smart methods to fight entrenched sexism and sexual assault even as they celebrate their own sexuality as never before. Many 'woke' male students are more sensitive to women's concerns than previous generations ever were, while other men perpetuate the most cruel misogyny. Amid such apparent contradictions, it's no surprise that intense confusion shrouds the topic of sex on campus. Vanessa Grigoriadis dispels that confusion as no other writer could by traveling to schools large and small, embedding in their social whirl, and talking candidly with dozens of students--among them, both accusers and accused-- as well as administrators, parents, and researchers. Her unprecedented investigation presents a host of new truths. She reveals which times and settings are most dangerous for women (for instance, beware the 'red zone'); she demystifies the welter of conflicting statistics about the prevalence of campus rape; she makes a strong case that not all 'sexual assault' is equivalent; and she offers convincing if controversial advice on how schools, students, and parents can make college a safer, richer experience. The sum of her fascinating, fly-on-the-wall reportage is a revelatory account of how long-standing rules of sex and power are being rewritten from scratch."--Jacket.
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The illustrated world encyclopedia of knives, swords, spears & daggers : through history in over 1500 photographs
Harvey J. S Withers
623.441 /Withers
Nonfiction
This comprehensive encyclopedia of edged weapons is both an authoritative reference work & a visual directory, explaining the development of these weapons through the centuries, describing their capabilities & individual specifications.
Because you'll need to know the difference between a katana and a short sword. -Melody
Brave : cult member, runaway, captive, starlet, victim, sex symbol, justice seeker
Rose McGowan
BIOGRAPHY McGowan, Rose
Nonfiction
"The surprising and captivating memoir and radical manifesto of one of the most controversial women in Hollywood--actress, activist, musician, director, and all-around feminist badass Rose McGowan"--
Best be ready to dig into a serious read. I don't wish what Rose McGowan experienced on anyone. -Melody
National geographic guide to the world's supernatural places : more than 250 spine-chilling destinations around the globe
Sarah Bartlett
133 /Bartlett
Nonfiction
"Witches and demons, ghosts and vampires, aliens and voodoo spirit...from spooky to chilling to downright weird, signs of the supernatural have terrified -- and fascinated -- people for centuries. Dare to discover some of the world's most puzzling enigmas in this remarkable book, which reveals a dazzling array of haunted castles, forbidden hideaways and otherwise eerie landmarks."--Description from Amazon.com.
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Fast, easy, and cost-cutting recipes. No expensive ingredients required! -Melody