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Staff Picks 2024 - Adult Non-Fiction

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Staff members from across our 15 branches were asked to choose a book to add to our library's collection. Here are their picks for Adult Non-Fiction!

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The Expectant Father

The Expectant Father

The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-be

by Brott, Armin A.

Book - 2021

Staff pick from the Crysler Branch. The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners...Show more Staff pick from the Crysler Branch. The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the facts and advice you need to understand your baby's development, support your partner, and prepare for the joys and challenges of fatherhood. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, and the other covering the first few months after your baby's arrival. Show less

Staff pick from the Crysler Branch. The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners...Show more Staff pick from the Crysler Branch. The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the facts and advice you need to understand your baby's development, support your partner, and prepare for the joys and challenges of fatherhood. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, and the other covering the first few months after your baby's arrival. Show less

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101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think

101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think

by Wiest, Brianna

Book - 2017

Staff pick from the Lancaster Branch. Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new comp...Show more Staff pick from the Lancaster Branch. Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: "This idea changed my life." Show less

Staff pick from the Lancaster Branch. Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new comp...Show more Staff pick from the Lancaster Branch. Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: "This idea changed my life." Show less

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Road Rocks Ontario

Road Rocks Ontario

Over 250 Geological Wonders to Discover

by Eyles, Nick

Book - 2013

Staff pick from the Williamstown Branch. The province of Ontario contains many sites of outstanding geological importance. Many are internationally well k...Show more Staff pick from the Williamstown Branch. The province of Ontario contains many sites of outstanding geological importance. Many are internationally well known and attract visitors from around the globe. Others no less important remain hidden in plain sight. Ontario's rich geologic history is illustrated here by short descriptions of more than 200 field sites ranging from Timmins in the north to Windsor in the south. Also included are sites from adjacent parts of Quebec, all of which add to the story of the geological evolution of Ontario and all of which are all within easy driving distance from Ontario. Each site features a short summary of its significance and is depicted on a map with GPS coordinates. Show less

Staff pick from the Williamstown Branch. The province of Ontario contains many sites of outstanding geological importance. Many are internationally well k...Show more Staff pick from the Williamstown Branch. The province of Ontario contains many sites of outstanding geological importance. Many are internationally well known and attract visitors from around the globe. Others no less important remain hidden in plain sight. Ontario's rich geologic history is illustrated here by short descriptions of more than 200 field sites ranging from Timmins in the north to Windsor in the south. Also included are sites from adjacent parts of Quebec, all of which add to the story of the geological evolution of Ontario and all of which are all within easy driving distance from Ontario. Each site features a short summary of its significance and is depicted on a map with GPS coordinates. Show less

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Home and Away

Home and Away

by Sundin, Mats

Book - 2024

Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). In one of the last great remaining untold stories in all of sports, the Hall of Fame Toron...Show more Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). In one of the last great remaining untold stories in all of sports, the Hall of Fame Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin shares for the first time an unfiltered look at playing hockey in Sweden and across North America as part of the sports most fabled franchises. Mats Sundin is the longest-serving captain not born in North America in NHL history. Show less

Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). In one of the last great remaining untold stories in all of sports, the Hall of Fame Toron...Show more Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). In one of the last great remaining untold stories in all of sports, the Hall of Fame Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin shares for the first time an unfiltered look at playing hockey in Sweden and across North America as part of the sports most fabled franchises. Mats Sundin is the longest-serving captain not born in North America in NHL history. Show less

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The Renal Diet Cookbook for the Newly Diagnosed

The Renal Diet Cookbook for the Newly Diagnosed

The Complete Guide to Managing Kidney Disease and Avoiding Dialysis

by Zogheib, Susan

Book - 2017

Staff pick from Winchester Branch. When you've just been diagnosed with stage 1-4 chronic kidney disease, learning to follow diet restrictions can be a ch...Show more Staff pick from Winchester Branch. When you've just been diagnosed with stage 1-4 chronic kidney disease, learning to follow diet restrictions can be a challenge. But your meals don't have to be complicated or boring to support your health and slow the disease's progression. Keep it simple and flavorful with the Renal Diet Cookbook for the Newly Diagnosed . This practical cookbook equips you with essential info, 4 weekly meal plans, and 100 easy, kidney-healthy recipes to kick-start your renal diet. Show less

Staff pick from Winchester Branch. When you've just been diagnosed with stage 1-4 chronic kidney disease, learning to follow diet restrictions can be a ch...Show more Staff pick from Winchester Branch. When you've just been diagnosed with stage 1-4 chronic kidney disease, learning to follow diet restrictions can be a challenge. But your meals don't have to be complicated or boring to support your health and slow the disease's progression. Keep it simple and flavorful with the Renal Diet Cookbook for the Newly Diagnosed . This practical cookbook equips you with essential info, 4 weekly meal plans, and 100 easy, kidney-healthy recipes to kick-start your renal diet. Show less

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The Secret Language of the Body

The Secret Language of the Body

Regulate your Nervous System, Heal your Body, Free your Mind

by Mann, Jennifer

Book - 2024

Staff pick from the Long Sault Branch. When a person is burdened by stress, anxiety and trauma, their nervous system adapts to help keep them alive in the...Show more Staff pick from the Long Sault Branch. When a person is burdened by stress, anxiety and trauma, their nervous system adapts to help keep them alive in the short term, but can trap them in survival mode long-term, with detrimental effects. This is the state of nervous system dysregulation. Our autonomic nervous system is responsible for the constant yet subconscious communication between our brain and body, using a secret language that we urgently need to understand. Mind and body practitioners Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin outline the three essential steps for resolving nervous system dysregulation. Show less

Staff pick from the Long Sault Branch. When a person is burdened by stress, anxiety and trauma, their nervous system adapts to help keep them alive in the...Show more Staff pick from the Long Sault Branch. When a person is burdened by stress, anxiety and trauma, their nervous system adapts to help keep them alive in the short term, but can trap them in survival mode long-term, with detrimental effects. This is the state of nervous system dysregulation. Our autonomic nervous system is responsible for the constant yet subconscious communication between our brain and body, using a secret language that we urgently need to understand. Mind and body practitioners Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin outline the three essential steps for resolving nervous system dysregulation. Show less

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Gorgeous Gouache

Gorgeous Gouache

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Opaque Watercolor Painting

by Saschit, Viddhi

Book - 2023

Staff pick from the Finch Branch. The modern guide to opaque watercolour painting! If you love the bold and beautiful look of gouache painting but thought...Show more Staff pick from the Finch Branch. The modern guide to opaque watercolour painting! If you love the bold and beautiful look of gouache painting but thought the medium might be too complex for you, think again! Gouache is very similar to watercolour and totally within your reach when you follow the easy and accessible instructions inside this beautiful book from renowned artist, author, and designer Viddhi Saschit. Explore the colourful, bold, and gorgeous world of gouache today with this modern guide aimed at absolute beginners! Show less

Staff pick from the Finch Branch. The modern guide to opaque watercolour painting! If you love the bold and beautiful look of gouache painting but thought...Show more Staff pick from the Finch Branch. The modern guide to opaque watercolour painting! If you love the bold and beautiful look of gouache painting but thought the medium might be too complex for you, think again! Gouache is very similar to watercolour and totally within your reach when you follow the easy and accessible instructions inside this beautiful book from renowned artist, author, and designer Viddhi Saschit. Explore the colourful, bold, and gorgeous world of gouache today with this modern guide aimed at absolute beginners! Show less

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Woe Is I

Woe Is I

The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English

by O'Conner, Patricia T.

Book - 2019

Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). An engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, s...Show more Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). An engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, O'Conner offers in Woe Is I down-to-earth explanations and plain-English solutions to the language mysteries that bedevil all of us. Show less

Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). An engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, s...Show more Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). An engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, O'Conner offers in Woe Is I down-to-earth explanations and plain-English solutions to the language mysteries that bedevil all of us. Show less

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Willie & Annie Nelson's Cannabis Cookbook

Willie & Annie Nelson's Cannabis Cookbook

Mouthwatering Recipes & the High-flying Stories Behind Them

by Nelson, Willie

Book - 2024

Staff pick from the Administration team. Country icon, bestselling author, and living legend Willie Nelson pairs his gift for storytelling with his passio...Show more Staff pick from the Administration team. Country icon, bestselling author, and living legend Willie Nelson pairs his gift for storytelling with his passion for herbal remedies in this cookbook of cannabis-infused delicacies. Leading each recipe with a story, Willie's cookbook provides an exciting, comforting, and lively way for you to dive into Nelson's story, as he draws from meals shared with family, friends, and fans alike. Show less

Staff pick from the Administration team. Country icon, bestselling author, and living legend Willie Nelson pairs his gift for storytelling with his passio...Show more Staff pick from the Administration team. Country icon, bestselling author, and living legend Willie Nelson pairs his gift for storytelling with his passion for herbal remedies in this cookbook of cannabis-infused delicacies. Leading each recipe with a story, Willie's cookbook provides an exciting, comforting, and lively way for you to dive into Nelson's story, as he draws from meals shared with family, friends, and fans alike. Show less

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Project 333

Project 333

The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

by Carver, Courtney

Book - 2020

Staff pick from the Alexandria Branch. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living s...Show more Staff pick from the Alexandria Branch. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply--starting with your wardrobe. Project 333 promises that not only can you survive with just 33 items in your closet for 3 months, but you'll thrive just like the thousands of woman who have taken on the challenge and never looked back. Let the de-cluttering begin! Show less

Staff pick from the Alexandria Branch. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living s...Show more Staff pick from the Alexandria Branch. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply--starting with your wardrobe. Project 333 promises that not only can you survive with just 33 items in your closet for 3 months, but you'll thrive just like the thousands of woman who have taken on the challenge and never looked back. Let the de-cluttering begin! Show less

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365 Days of Feel-Good Art

365 Days of Feel-Good Art

For Self-Care and Joy, Every Day of the Year

by Scobie, Lorna

Book - 2022

Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). Explores art-based tasks which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and h...Show more Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). Explores art-based tasks which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and happiness. With 'Active Feel-good' exercises, readers will be able to immerse themselves in activities such as making cards for loved ones, keep a gratitude diary or record daily musings. And for those looking for a swift creative challenge there will be 'quick hit happiness' activities that can be slotted into any busy day. The accessible format of the book allows readers to work their way through the activities in any order that they would like, making it perfect for anyone who is looking for creative inspiration that isn't too involved and doesn't require any specialist equipment. Show less

Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). Explores art-based tasks which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and h...Show more Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). Explores art-based tasks which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and happiness. With 'Active Feel-good' exercises, readers will be able to immerse themselves in activities such as making cards for loved ones, keep a gratitude diary or record daily musings. And for those looking for a swift creative challenge there will be 'quick hit happiness' activities that can be slotted into any busy day. The accessible format of the book allows readers to work their way through the activities in any order that they would like, making it perfect for anyone who is looking for creative inspiration that isn't too involved and doesn't require any specialist equipment. Show less

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I Must Say

I Must Say

My Life as A Humble Comedy Legend

by Short, Martin

Book - 2015

Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a...Show more Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a showbiz- obsessed kid from Canada transformed himself into one of Hollywood's favorite funnymen, known to his famous peers as the "comedian's comedian." Show less

Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a...Show more Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a showbiz- obsessed kid from Canada transformed himself into one of Hollywood's favorite funnymen, known to his famous peers as the "comedian's comedian." Show less

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Snacking Bakes

Snacking Bakes

Simple Recipes for Cookies, Bars, Brownies, Cakes & More

by Arefi, Yossy

Book - 2023

Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. 60 accessible, anytime recipes for delectable cookies, cakes, brownies, and bars that need only one bowl and easy-to-find ingredients. Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. 60 accessible, anytime recipes for delectable cookies, cakes, brownies, and bars that need only one bowl and easy-to-find ingredients. Show less

Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. 60 accessible, anytime recipes for delectable cookies, cakes, brownies, and bars that need only one bowl and easy-to-find ingredients. Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. 60 accessible, anytime recipes for delectable cookies, cakes, brownies, and bars that need only one bowl and easy-to-find ingredients. Show less

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Draw your World

Draw your World

How to Sketch and Paint your Remarkable Life

by Baker, Samantha Dion

Book - 2021

Staff pick from the Avonmore Branch. An approachable and inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you including nature drawing, urban sketching, travel drawing, drawing from memory or photos, and sketch journaling. Staff pick from the Avonmore Branch. An approachable and inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you including nature drawing, urban sketching, travel drawing, drawing from memory or photos, and sketch journaling. Show less

Staff pick from the Avonmore Branch. An approachable and inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you including nature drawing, urban sketching, travel drawing, drawing from memory or photos, and sketch journaling. Staff pick from the Avonmore Branch. An approachable and inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you including nature drawing, urban sketching, travel drawing, drawing from memory or photos, and sketch journaling. Show less

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The Science of Spice

The Science of Spice

Understand the Science of Spice, Create Exciting New Blends, and Revolutionize your Cooking

by Farrimond, Stuart

Book - 2018

Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. Calling all spice fans, adventurers, and curious cooks: explore the world's spices, create your own spice blends, a...Show more Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. Calling all spice fans, adventurers, and curious cooks: explore the world's spices, create your own spice blends, and take your cooking to the next level. If you've ever wondered what to do with that unused jar of sumac, why some spices taste stronger than others, how to make your own garam masala, or simply which are the best spices for chicken, this inspirational guide has all the answers. Spice outlines the science behind the flavors and helps you choose, with greater confidence and intuition, how to use spices that perfectly complement each other. Show less

Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. Calling all spice fans, adventurers, and curious cooks: explore the world's spices, create your own spice blends, a...Show more Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. Calling all spice fans, adventurers, and curious cooks: explore the world's spices, create your own spice blends, and take your cooking to the next level. If you've ever wondered what to do with that unused jar of sumac, why some spices taste stronger than others, how to make your own garam masala, or simply which are the best spices for chicken, this inspirational guide has all the answers. Spice outlines the science behind the flavors and helps you choose, with greater confidence and intuition, how to use spices that perfectly complement each other. Show less

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