LibGuides: July 6, 2021: Home

New Arrivals

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing by Maartje Willems; Lona Aalders (Illustrator)
A Dutch journalist explains the philosophy of niksen, which means "doing nothing" as a way to truly relax and offers readers illustrated tips to slow down, take more breaks and resist the pressure to always be busy.
The Beauty of What Remains by Steve Leder
As the Senior Rabbi of one of the largest synagogues in the world, Steve Leder has learned over and over again the many ways death teaches us how to live and love more deeply by showing us not only what is gone, but also the beauty of what remains.
House of Glass by Hadley Freeman
Hadley Freeman knew her grandmother Sara lived in France just as Hitler started to gain power, but rarely did anyone in her family talk about it. Long after her grandmother's death, she found a shoebox tucked in the closet containing photographs of her grandmother with a mysterious stranger, a cryptic telegram from the Red Cross, and a drawing signed by Picasso. This discovery sent Freeman on a decade-long quest to uncover the significance of these keepsakes, taking her from Picasso's archives in Paris to a secret room in a farmhouse in Auvergne to Long Island to Auschwitz.
Flooded by Allison Edwards
In Flooded, counselor and bestselling author, Allison Edwards explains how parents, teachers, and counselors can identify when children have entered The Flood Zone. She also offers suggestions for teaching children (and adults!) how to regain control of their emotions.
Living Ayurveda by Claire Ragozzino
A hands-on holistic guide to self-care based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda--learn how to build a daily personal practice using food, breath, movement, and meditation to stay balanced and nourished through the seasons.
The Fruit Gardener's Bible by Lewis Hill; Leonard Perry
The Fruit Gardener's Bible' is the complete reference on planting, growing, caring for, and harvesting everything from strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries to orchard fruits like apples, pears, peaches, cherries, almonds, and walnuts.
The 80/80 Marriage by Nate Klemp; Kaley Klemp
The 80/80 Marriage pushes couples beyond the limited idea of 'fairness' toward a new model grounded on radical generosity and shared success, one that calls for each partner to contribute 80 percent to build the strongest possible relationship.
Shifting Gears by Richard Haiduck
Candid storytelling from retirees as they shift into this next stage of life, dealing with challenges and seeking joy and purpose."Shifting Gears" is based on interviews with 50 retirees. The stories reveal the rich abundance of retirement ventures, from the exotic to the mundane. Discover what each of them learned in this next stage of life.
Cocktails of the Movies by Will Francis; Stacey Marsh
Take a journey through Hollywood's lifelong love affair with cocktails, celebrating the greatest characters and their iconic drinks through original illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes. From Marilyn's Manhattan in Some Like It Hot to The Dude's White Russian in The Big Lebowski, there's something for everyone. Each cocktail is accompanied by the recipe, method, a history of the drink and a synopsis of its scene in the movie alongside full-color original artwork.

Library Corner

Guess what we just added to the library?

Access to the New York Times Digital Edition! YC students, staff, and faculty will no longer hit a paywall when browsing nytimes.com.

Go to the library's New York Times registration web page to get your free subscription. We have also added some fantastic Lonely Planet Day Hike books to the collection.

These items, along with all library items, can be put on hold and picked up at the library or our After Hours Lockers.

Library & After Hours Pickup

Best Reading Wishes,

Courtney and Ustadza