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Ameritopia : the unmaking of America
Levin, Mark R. (Mark Reed), 1957-
New York : Threshold Editions, c2012.
320.97301 LEV
The nationally syndicated radio host explores the philosophical basis of America's foundations as well as the crises facing government today.

Anti-aging cures : life changing secrets to reverse the effects of aging: your key to the real fountain of youth
Forsythe, James, 1938-
New York : Vanguard Press, c2011.
612.6 FOR
In this book, medical oncologist Dr. Forsythe, one of the world's leading anti-aging experts, reveals how to slow and even reverse the aging process. Based on meticulously researched clinical evidence, this book provides an account of revolutionary anti-aging treatments that can prevent the health conditions associated with getting older.

The beauty and the sorrow : an intimate history of the First World War
Englund, Peter, 1957-
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2011.
940.3092 ENG
Englund examines the history of World War I through the experiences of the average man and woman-- not only the tragedy and horror but also the absurdity and even, at times, the beauty. In a brilliant mosaic of perspectives that moves between the home front and the front lines, he reconstructs the feelings, impressions, experiences, and shifting spirits of twenty particular people, allowing them to speak not only for themselves but also for all those who were in some way shaped by the war, but whose voices have been forgotten, rejected, or simply remained unheard.

Being George Washington : the indispensable man, as you've never seen him
Beck, Glenn.
New York : Threshold Editions/Mercury Radio Arts, c2011.
B WASHINGTON
Combines biography and George Washington's writings with the author's own insights and comments to assert that Washington's beliefs and values are especially important to remember as the 2012 election approaches.

Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads : Jump-start Your Career!
Kursmark, Louise.
St. Paul, MN : Jist Publishing, c2012.
650.14 KUR
Includes descriptions of skills and attributes that are valuable in the workplace, answers to common questions, expert advice that is relevant in today's hiring market, and features a showcase of high-quality resumes and cover letters prepared by professional resume writers all written for college students or new graduates. This comprehensive resource is appropriate for diverse college majors, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as for students seeking internships and co-op jobs while still in school. New for this edition : new chapter on using social media and other online resources in job search and career management ; updated resumes.

Brandwashed : tricks companies use to manipulate our minds and persuade us to buy
Lindstrom, Martin, 1970-
New York : Crown Business, c2011.
658.8 LIN

Bread is the devil : win the weight loss battle by taking control of your diet demons
Bauer, Heather.
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2012.
613.2 BAU
"Stop mindlessly inhaling the breadbasket and stop shoveling in the M&M'S-Bread is the Devil is the solution to all of our diet saboteurs. Nutritionist Heather Bauer can count on the fingers of one hand the number of her clients who don't already know what they should eat to lose weight. So why can't they (and their best friend and their neighbor) lose weight? Because Bread is the Devil! Yes, that's Bauer's shorthand for the inevitable, demonic pull that certain bad habits exert on people who try to change their eating routines to drop the pounds.

Buy high, sell higher : why buy-and-hold is dead and other investing lessons from CNBC's "The Liquidator"
Terranova, Joe.
New York : Business Plus, c2012.
332.6 TER
The chief market strategist for Virtus Investment Partners and a regular on CNBC's "Fast Money" series shows investors how to move away from the old, broken buy-low/sell-high investment model and still build a winning portfolio.

Children come first : mediation, not litigation when marriage ends
Irving, Howard H.
Toronto, Ont. : Dundurn Press, c2011.
306.89 IRV

The complete allergy-free comfort foods cookbook : every recipe is free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs
Gordon, Elizabeth, 1976-
Guilford, Conn. : Lyons Press, c2012.
641.5 GOR
This book brings such time-honored foods and flavors back into the lives of those with the most common food allergies and sensitivities those with celiac disease or lactose and/or soy intolerance, and those following a gluten-free or casein-free diet, as well as those allergic to eggs and/or nuts. Its more than 100 delicious recipes are easy enough to make any night of the week. They include: Banana Bread, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Soft Tacos, Shredded Pork Sandwiches, Risotto Primavera, Pizza, Rosemary Smashed Potatoes, Twinkies, and Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Cottage : America's favorite home inside and out
Connolly, M. Caren.
Newtown, CT : Taunton Press, c2005.
728.3709 CON

December 1941 : 31 days that changed America and saved the world
Shirley, Craig.
Nashville, TN : Thomas Nelson, c2011.
940.53 SHI
December 1941 traces, day-by-day, the most important 31 days in the history of America's participation in WWII, which snuffed out the lives of millions and changed history forever.

Design in nature : how the constructal law governs evolution in biology, physics, technology, and social organization
Bejan, Adrian, 1948-
New York : Doubleday, c2012.
500 BEJ
Reveals how recurring patterns in nature are accounted for by a single governing principle of physics, explaining how all designs in the world from biological life to inanimate systems evolve in a sequence of ever-improving designs that facilitate flow.

Elizabeth the Queen : the life of a modern monarch
Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948-
New York : Random House, c2012.
B ELIZABETH II
Drawing on numerous interviews and never-before-revealed documents, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith pulls back the curtain to show in intimate detail the public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II, who has led her country and Commonwealth through the wars and upheavals of the last sixty years with unparalleled composure, intelligence, and grace.

The end of illness
Agus, David, 1965-
New York : Free Press, 2012, c2011.
613 AGU
From one of the world's foremost physicians and researchers, a monumental work that radically redefines our conventional conceptions of health and illness to offer new methods for living a long, healthy life. e activities.

Heart 411 : the only guide to heart health you'll ever need
Gillinov, Marc.
New York : Three Rivers Press, c2012.
616.1 GIL

Heaven : our enduring fascination with the afterlife
Miller, Lisa.
New York : Harper Perennial, 2011, c2010.
202.3 MIL
A groundbreaking and accessible history of heaven--from the earliest biblical conceptions of the afterlife to the theologians who frame our understandings, to the convictions and perceptions of everyday people. Drawing on history and popular culture, biblical research and everyday beliefs, religion journalist Lisa Miller offers a new understanding of one of the most cherished ideals of spiritual life.

I got this : how I changed my ways and lost what weighed me down
Hudson, Jennifer, 1981-
New York : Dutton, c2012.
B HUDSON
Relates the story of the author's meteoric rise from "American Idol" to "Dreamgirls" to her weight loss where she embraced a healthy lifestyle and lost more than eighty pounds.

Inside Apple : how America's most admired-and secretive-company really works
Lashinsky, Adam.
New York : Business Plus, c2012.
338.7 LAS
An analysis of the systems, tactics, and leadership strategies that have contributed to Apple's successes profiles such practices as the direct accountability of employees and shares insider perspectives on Apple's plans after the loss of Steve Jobs.

iPhone in easy steps
Provan, Drew, 1955-
Southam : In Easy Steps, c2011.
621.3845 PRO
Provides information on using an iPhone, covering such topics as set up, buttons and screens, using it as a telephone, messages, audio, video, photography, applications, the Internet, e-mail, accessibility, and troubleshooting.

Love karma : use your intuition to find, create, and nurture love in your life
Margolis, Char.
New York : Sterling Ethos, c2011.
131 MAR
"Renowned psychic Char Margolis shows you how to... awaken your own psychic intuition, send out the right kind of energy to attract a mate, assess a developing relationship, use compromise, vulnerability, and forgiveness to solve problems, understand how to reach your love once he as "crossed over," and more" --P. [4] of cover.

Mastering skateboarding
Welinder, Per.
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2012.
796.22 WEL
Whether you ride street or vert, competitive or recreational, this title brings you the techniques and tricks used by the skateboarding pros. It provides coverage of skateboarding equipment, including how to select the components that work best for you and how to build and tune a board that fits your individual riding style.

Mayo Clinic healthy heart for life!: the Mayo Clinic plan for preventing and conquering heart disease
New York : Time Home Entertainment Inc, c2012.
616.1 MAY
Provides up-to-date, clinically proven information that addresses the key causes of heart disease and provides clear, actionable advice in an easy -to follow format.

More room in a broken heart : the true adventures of Carly Simon
Davis, Stephen, 1947-
New York : Gotham Books, c2012.
B SIMON
The first full-length biography of Carly Simon, from an acclaimed music journalist who has known her for decades. Carly Simon has won two Grammys and an Academy Award, and her albums have sold more than forty million copies.

The Mormon people : the making of an American faith
Bowman, Matthew Burton.
New York : Random House, c2012.
289.309 BOW
With Mormonism on the verge of an unprecedented cultural and political breakthrough, an eminent scholar of American evangelicalism explores the history and reflects on the future of this native-born American faith and its connection to the life of the nation.

A nation of moochers : America's addiction to getting something for nothing
Sykes, Charles J., 1954-
New York : St. Martin's Press, c2012.
361.6 SYK

Nixon's darkest secrets : the inside story of America's most troubled president
Fulsom, Don.
New York : Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, c2012.
973.924092 FUL

The Obamas
Kantor, Jodi, 1975-
New York : Little, Brown & Co., c2012.
920 KAN
Explores the Obama family's transition into the White House, capturing the emotions and personalities beneath the public facade as the president and the First Lady deal with their new roles.

One click : Jeff Bezos and the rise of Amazon.com
Brandt, Richard L.
New York : Portfolio/Penguin, c2011.
B BEZOS
An insightful look at how Amazon really works and how its founder and CEO makes it happen.

The operators : the wild and terrifying inside story of America's war in Afghanistan
Hastings, Michael, 1980-
New York : Blue Rider Press, c2012.
958 HAS
The contributing editor of "Rolling Stone" whose uncensored article "The Runaway General" led to the resignation of General Stanley McChrystal provides a behind-the-scenes account of the United States' involvement in Afghanistan.

Pity the billionaire : the hard-times swindle and the unlikely comeback of the Right
Frank, Thomas, 1965-
New York : Metropolitan Books / Henry Holt and Company, c2012.
973.932 FRA
From the bestselling author of "What's the Matter with Kansas?" comes a wonderfully insightful and sardonic look at why the worst economy since the 1930s has brought about the revival of conservatism. Frank examines the peculiar mechanism by which dire economic circumstances have delivered wildly unexpected political results.

The real Elizabeth : an intimate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Marr, Andrew.
New York : Henry Holt, c2012.
B ELIZABETH II
Explores the private character of the queen behind her public persona, covering the circumstances of her early coronation, her relationship with international heads of state, and her struggles with family challenges.

Renoir : his life and works in 500 Images : a study of the artist, his life and context with 500 images and a gallery showing 300 of his most iconic paintings
Hodge, Susie, 1960-
[London] : Lorenz Books, c2011.
709 REN
A reference book on the life and works of the influential impressionist artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It includes an exploration of the artist's personal life, education, artistic influences and historical context at a time when the Impressionist style was still developing. It also features a gallery of Renoir's work in 300 pictures. : Avalon Travel Publishing, 2006-
914.204 STE

Simply divine : a guide to easy, elegant, and affordable entertaining
Vanderpump, Lisa.
Philadelphia, PA : Running Press, c2011.
642 VAN

Smart trust : creating prosperity, energy and joy in a low-trust world
Covey, Stephen M. R.
New York : Free Press, c2012.
174 COV
Counsels professionals on how to promote trustworthy relationships in a time of extreme distrust, sharing examples about individuals, teams, and organizations that have reaped the benefits of establishing trust in their business dealings.

Stephen Hawking : an unfettered mind
Ferguson, Kitty.
New York : Palgrave Macmillan, c2012.
B HAWKING

Throw them all out : how politicians and their friends get rich off insider stock tips, land deals, and cronyism that would send the rest of us to prison
Schweizer, Peter, 1964-
Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, c2011.
364.1 SCH
Examines corrupt practices in United States politics, from members of Congress basing stock trades on privileged information to earmarking bills to improve personal real estate holdings to campaign contributors receiving federal grants.

The ultimate encyclopedia of caged and aviary birds : a practical family reference guide to keeping pet birds, with expert advice on buying, understanding, breeding and exhibiting birds
Alderton, David, 1956-
London : Southwater, 2011.
636.68 ALD

Weight Watchers one pot cookbook
Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2012.
641.821 WEI
Features more than 300 delectable dishes that can be made in a single pot.

Worth fighting for : love, loss and moving forward
Niemi, Lisa.
New York : Atria Books, c2012.
B SWAYZE
The wife of the late Patrick Swayze presents an account of grief, loss, care giving and moving on while sharing stories about their final months together and discussing their teenage romance, dance careers, and thirty-four- year marriage.

You are not so smart : why you have too many friends on Facebook, why your memory is mostly fiction, and 46 other ways you're deluding yourself
McRaney, David.
New York : Gotham Books, c2011.
153.4 MCR
You believe you are a rational, logical being who sees the world as it really is, but journalist David McRaney is here to tell you that you're as deluded as the rest of us. But that's OK- delusions keep us sane. You Are Not So Smart is a celebration of self-delusion. It's like a psychology class, with all the boring parts taken out, and with no homework.