The library has purchased many new books so far this new year.  You can view a handful here along with partial descriptions or go here to see the full listing.  These books are on display in the library’s lobby.

1-2-3 magicTitle:  1-2-3 magic: effective discipline for children 2-12
Author:  Phelan, Thomas W.

The gold standard of parenting books and a 2016 Family Choice Award winner! “1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.” “My three-year-old has become a different little girl, and she is so much happier now.” “All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!”

All the single ladiesTitle:  All the single ladies: unmarried women and the rise of an independent nation
Author:  Traister, Rebecca

In a provocative, groundbreaking work, Rebecca Traister traces the history of unmarried and late-married women in America who, through social, political, and economic means, have radically shaped our nation.

CarolTitle:  Carol
Author:  Highsmith, Patricia, 1921-1995.

Now a major motion picture.Patricia Highsmith’s story of romantic obsession may be one of the most important, but still largely unrecognized, novels of the twentieth century. First published in 1952 and touted as “the novel of a love that society forbids,” the book soon became a cult classic.

CureTitle:  Cure: a journey into the science of mind over body
Author:  Marchant, Jo

A New York Times Bestseller A rigorous, skeptical, deeply reported look at the new science behind the mind’s surprising ability to heal the body Have you ever felt a surge of adrenaline after narrowly avoiding an accident? Salivated at the sight (or thought) of a sour lemon?

Failing our brightest kidsTitle:  Failing our brightest kids: the global challenge of educating high-ability students
Author:  Finn, Chester E., Jr., 1944-

In this provocative volume, Chester E. Finn, Jr., and Brandon L. Wright argue that, for decades, the United States has done too little to focus on educating students to achieve at high levels. The authors identify two core problems: First, compared to other countries, the United States does not produce enough high achievers.

Forging rivalsTitle:   Forging rivals: race, class, law, and the collapse of postwar liberalism
Author:  Schiller, Reuel Edward

The three decades after the end of World War II saw the rise and fall of a particular version of liberalism in which the state committed itself to promoting a modest form of economic egalitarianism while simultaneously embracing ethnic, racial, and religious pluralism. But by the mid-1970s, postwar liberalism was in a shambles…

The human and environmental impact of frackingTitle:  The human and environmental impact of fracking: how fracturing shale for gas affects us and our world
Author:  Finkel, Madelon Lubin, 1949-

Fracking for gas trapped in shale could be a game changer in the quest to find alternatives to dirty fossil fuels, but it also has potential for harm. This book provides “one-stop shopping” for everyone who wants to know more about the issues. * Offers a comprehensive, impartial understanding of unconventional natural gas development …

If at birth you don't succeedTitle:  If at birth you don’t succeed: my adventures with disaster and destiny
Author:  Anner, Zach, 1984-

“Hilarious and inspiring, Anner has made a life filled with fans, love, and Internet fame–reminding us that disability is no match for dreams.”– People (Book of the Week) “Zach Anner is way more than an inspirational figure for anyone who has ever felt impossibly different: he’s also a great f**king writer.”–Lena Dunham

MoonstruckTitle:  Moonstruck: how lunar cycles affect life
Author:  Naylor, E. (Ernest), 1931-

Throughout history, the influence of the full Moon on humans and animals has featured in folklore and myths. Yet it has become increasingly apparent that many organisms really are influenced indirectly, and in some cases directly, by the lunar cycle.

The new wildcrafted cuisineTitle:  The new wildcrafted cuisine: exploring the exotic gastronomy of local terroir
Author:  Baudar, Pascal, 1961-

With detailed recipes for ferments, infusions, spices, and other preparations Wild foods are increasingly popular, as evidenced by the number of new books about identifying plants and foraging ingredients, as well as those written by chefs about culinary creations that incorporate wild ingredients.