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New at EPL: Non-fiction

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These non-fiction titles for an adult audience recently landed on the library's shelves - we've assembled an eclectic mix of food, history, travel, memoir, and pop culture.

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Frontières

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The Food of France's Borderlands

by Jackson, Alex

Book - 2024

This book dives deep into the linguistic and historical landscape of French cuisine from border to border. Deliciously, it includes 80 recipes drawn from each region. This book dives deep into the linguistic and historical landscape of French cuisine from border to border. Deliciously, it includes 80 recipes drawn from each region. Show less

This book dives deep into the linguistic and historical landscape of French cuisine from border to border. Deliciously, it includes 80 recipes drawn from each region. This book dives deep into the linguistic and historical landscape of French cuisine from border to border. Deliciously, it includes 80 recipes drawn from each region. Show less

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Best in Travel 2024

Best in Travel 2024

Book - 2023

After a hiatus in 2023, LonelyPlanet returns with its updated Best in Travel Guide for 2024. An expert panel provides ranked lists on topics like cities, sustainability, best value and more. After a hiatus in 2023, LonelyPlanet returns with its updated Best in Travel Guide for 2024. An expert panel provides ranked lists on topics like cities, sustainability, best value and more. Show less

After a hiatus in 2023, LonelyPlanet returns with its updated Best in Travel Guide for 2024. An expert panel provides ranked lists on topics like cities, sustainability, best value and more. After a hiatus in 2023, LonelyPlanet returns with its updated Best in Travel Guide for 2024. An expert panel provides ranked lists on topics like cities, sustainability, best value and more. Show less

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What Have We Here?

What Have We Here?

Portraits of A Life

by Williams, Billy Dee

Book - 2024

Famed actor and iconic Star Wars cast member Billy Dee Williams reflects on an exciting 60 year career in the film industry. Famed actor and iconic Star Wars cast member Billy Dee Williams reflects on an exciting 60 year career in the film industry. Show less

Famed actor and iconic Star Wars cast member Billy Dee Williams reflects on an exciting 60 year career in the film industry. Famed actor and iconic Star Wars cast member Billy Dee Williams reflects on an exciting 60 year career in the film industry. Show less

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The Future of Language

The Future of Language

How Technology, Politics and Utopianism Are Transforming the Way We Communicate

by Seargeant, Philip

Book - 2024

With a background in linguistics, Seargeant speculates on how technology is transforming communication - topics like robots and brain implants are considered alongside the evolving digital languages of memes and social media. With a background in linguistics, Seargeant speculates on how technology is transforming communication - topics like robots and brain implants are considered alongside the evolving digital languages of memes and social media. Show less

With a background in linguistics, Seargeant speculates on how technology is transforming communication - topics like robots and brain implants are considered alongside the evolving digital languages of memes and social media. With a background in linguistics, Seargeant speculates on how technology is transforming communication - topics like robots and brain implants are considered alongside the evolving digital languages of memes and social media. Show less

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Ice

Ice

From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks—a Cool History of a Hot Commodity

by Brady, Amy

eAudiobook - 2023

This microhistory style book looks at the sweeping, everyday ways the use of ice has changed life in North America and speculates on how a warming planet may bring change. This microhistory style book looks at the sweeping, everyday ways the use of ice has changed life in North America and speculates on how a warming planet may bring change. Show less

This microhistory style book looks at the sweeping, everyday ways the use of ice has changed life in North America and speculates on how a warming planet may bring change. This microhistory style book looks at the sweeping, everyday ways the use of ice has changed life in North America and speculates on how a warming planet may bring change. Show less

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So Fetch

So Fetch

The Making of Mean Girls (and Why We're Still So Obsessed With It)

by Armstrong, Jennifer Keishin

Book - 2024

The author of Seinfeldlandia digs into the surprising and continued cultural impact of the Mean Girls (2004) film. The author of Seinfeldlandia digs into the surprising and continued cultural impact of the Mean Girls (2004) film. Show less

The author of Seinfeldlandia digs into the surprising and continued cultural impact of the Mean Girls (2004) film. The author of Seinfeldlandia digs into the surprising and continued cultural impact of the Mean Girls (2004) film. Show less

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Tripping on Utopia

Tripping on Utopia

Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science

by Breen, Benjamin

Book - 2024

Better living through chemistry? This book traces the complicated history of mind-altering drugs to the immediate post-war period of World War II and looks at the involvement of the sciences and social sciences. Better living through chemistry? This book traces the complicated history of mind-altering drugs to the immediate post-war period of World War II and looks at the involvement of the sciences and social sciences. Show less

Better living through chemistry? This book traces the complicated history of mind-altering drugs to the immediate post-war period of World War II and looks at the involvement of the sciences and social sciences. Better living through chemistry? This book traces the complicated history of mind-altering drugs to the immediate post-war period of World War II and looks at the involvement of the sciences and social sciences. Show less

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Doyle's World Lost & Found

Doyle's World Lost & Found

The Unknown Histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

by Friedman, Dan

Book - 2024

This new biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle takes a close look at the experiences and science that shaped the creation of the Sherlock Holmes character. This new biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle takes a close look at the experiences and science that shaped the creation of the Sherlock Holmes character. Show less

This new biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle takes a close look at the experiences and science that shaped the creation of the Sherlock Holmes character. This new biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle takes a close look at the experiences and science that shaped the creation of the Sherlock Holmes character. Show less

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Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day

Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day

The Delightful History of Food Language

by Tschann, Judith

eAudiobook - 2023

Who can resist a "decadent romp through the history of food words?" This book looks at the origin of many of the food words we use today. Who can resist a "decadent romp through the history of food words?" This book looks at the origin of many of the food words we use today. Show less

Who can resist a "decadent romp through the history of food words?" This book looks at the origin of many of the food words we use today. Who can resist a "decadent romp through the history of food words?" This book looks at the origin of many of the food words we use today. Show less

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Eat Alberta First

Eat Alberta First

A Year of Local Recipes From Where the Prairies Meet the Mountains

by Anderson, Karen

Book - 2023

Featuring stunning photographs, this book offers 90 recipes assembled from travels across Alberta by local food enthusiast Karen Anderson. Featuring stunning photographs, this book offers 90 recipes assembled from travels across Alberta by local food enthusiast Karen Anderson. Show less

Featuring stunning photographs, this book offers 90 recipes assembled from travels across Alberta by local food enthusiast Karen Anderson. Featuring stunning photographs, this book offers 90 recipes assembled from travels across Alberta by local food enthusiast Karen Anderson. Show less

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Becoming A Matriarch

Becoming A Matriarch

A Memoir

by Knott, Helen

Book - 2023

Using humour and insight to reflect on experiences of love, legacy, and loss this memoir reflects on sad and hopeful change, bringing in personal stories ...Show more Using humour and insight to reflect on experiences of love, legacy, and loss this memoir reflects on sad and hopeful change, bringing in personal stories of a family's previous generation of matriarchs in the Dane Zaa territory located in Northeastern British Columbia. Show less

Using humour and insight to reflect on experiences of love, legacy, and loss this memoir reflects on sad and hopeful change, bringing in personal stories ...Show more Using humour and insight to reflect on experiences of love, legacy, and loss this memoir reflects on sad and hopeful change, bringing in personal stories of a family's previous generation of matriarchs in the Dane Zaa territory located in Northeastern British Columbia. Show less

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Good Ol Girl

Good Ol Girl

Streaming Video - 2023

Shown at SXSW in 2020, this documentary follows three Texas cowgirls who are carrying on their families cattle businesses in Texas amidst volatile change in the landscape and industry. Shown at SXSW in 2020, this documentary follows three Texas cowgirls who are carrying on their families cattle businesses in Texas amidst volatile change in the landscape and industry. Show less

Shown at SXSW in 2020, this documentary follows three Texas cowgirls who are carrying on their families cattle businesses in Texas amidst volatile change in the landscape and industry. Shown at SXSW in 2020, this documentary follows three Texas cowgirls who are carrying on their families cattle businesses in Texas amidst volatile change in the landscape and industry. Show less

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Out at the Plate

Out at the Plate

The Dot Wilkinson Story

by Ames, Lynn

Book - 2024

Based in over a decade of interviews and conversations, this book reveals and celebrates the career and experiences of softball player Dot Wilkinson - a member of the three time world champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933-1965). Based in over a decade of interviews and conversations, this book reveals and celebrates the career and experiences of softball player Dot Wilkinson - a member of the three time world champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933-1965). Show less

Based in over a decade of interviews and conversations, this book reveals and celebrates the career and experiences of softball player Dot Wilkinson - a member of the three time world champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933-1965). Based in over a decade of interviews and conversations, this book reveals and celebrates the career and experiences of softball player Dot Wilkinson - a member of the three time world champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933-1965). Show less

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Black Women Taught Us

Black Women Taught Us

An Intimate History of Black Feminism

by Jackson, Jenn M.

Book - 2024

Through eleven essays, this book explores the contributions and leadership of Black women writers and leaders to modern liberation movements. Through eleven essays, this book explores the contributions and leadership of Black women writers and leaders to modern liberation movements. Show less

Through eleven essays, this book explores the contributions and leadership of Black women writers and leaders to modern liberation movements. Through eleven essays, this book explores the contributions and leadership of Black women writers and leaders to modern liberation movements. Show less

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Alcatraz Ghost Story

Alcatraz Ghost Story

Roy Gardner's Amazing Train Robberies, Escapes, and Lifelong Love

by Stannard, Brian

Book - 2024

Part biography and part true crime, this book tells the life of a charismatic gambler and thief, Roy Gardner, and his exploits in the 1920s pacific coast. Part biography and part true crime, this book tells the life of a charismatic gambler and thief, Roy Gardner, and his exploits in the 1920s pacific coast. Show less

Part biography and part true crime, this book tells the life of a charismatic gambler and thief, Roy Gardner, and his exploits in the 1920s pacific coast. Part biography and part true crime, this book tells the life of a charismatic gambler and thief, Roy Gardner, and his exploits in the 1920s pacific coast. Show less

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An Assassin in Utopia

An Assassin in Utopia

The True Story of a Nineteenth-Century Sex Cult and a President's Murder

by Wels, Susan

eAudiobook - 2023

This true crime history traces how the development of a politically experimental free love community in 1840s upstate New York played a role in the eventual assassination of US President James Garfield. This true crime history traces how the development of a politically experimental free love community in 1840s upstate New York played a role in the eventual assassination of US President James Garfield. Show less

This true crime history traces how the development of a politically experimental free love community in 1840s upstate New York played a role in the eventual assassination of US President James Garfield. This true crime history traces how the development of a politically experimental free love community in 1840s upstate New York played a role in the eventual assassination of US President James Garfield. Show less

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Esther & the Law

Esther & the Law

Streaming Video - 2023

This documentary follows the efforts of Esther Kiobel to take the Shell corporation to court in the Netherlands, stemming from the 1995 execution of her husband Barinem while protesting pollution in Ogoniland (Nigeria). This documentary follows the efforts of Esther Kiobel to take the Shell corporation to court in the Netherlands, stemming from the 1995 execution of her husband Barinem while protesting pollution in Ogoniland (Nigeria). Show less

This documentary follows the efforts of Esther Kiobel to take the Shell corporation to court in the Netherlands, stemming from the 1995 execution of her husband Barinem while protesting pollution in Ogoniland (Nigeria). This documentary follows the efforts of Esther Kiobel to take the Shell corporation to court in the Netherlands, stemming from the 1995 execution of her husband Barinem while protesting pollution in Ogoniland (Nigeria). Show less

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Like Every Form of Love

Like Every Form of Love

A Memoir of Friendship and True Crime

by Viswanathan, Padma

Book - 2023

While staying on a houseboat in Vancouver Island, author Padma Viswanathan strikes up a friendship with a warm-hearted, working-class queer man named Phil...Show more While staying on a houseboat in Vancouver Island, author Padma Viswanathan strikes up a friendship with a warm-hearted, working-class queer man named Philip. As their friendship evolves, Padma begins to uncover a surprising and strange group of characters in Philip's background - including a bank robbing stepmother who socialized with the likes of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. This memoir is celebrated for its humour, warmth, and a creative use of fairytales in the telling. Show less

While staying on a houseboat in Vancouver Island, author Padma Viswanathan strikes up a friendship with a warm-hearted, working-class queer man named Phil...Show more While staying on a houseboat in Vancouver Island, author Padma Viswanathan strikes up a friendship with a warm-hearted, working-class queer man named Philip. As their friendship evolves, Padma begins to uncover a surprising and strange group of characters in Philip's background - including a bank robbing stepmother who socialized with the likes of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. This memoir is celebrated for its humour, warmth, and a creative use of fairytales in the telling. Show less

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Against Technoableism

Against Technoableism

Rethinking Who Needs Improvement

by Shew, Ashley

eAudiobook - 2023

This book by bioethicist and professor Ashley Shew looks at the pervasive and, she argues, harmful perception that technology is the solution to creating ...Show more This book by bioethicist and professor Ashley Shew looks at the pervasive and, she argues, harmful perception that technology is the solution to creating a more accessible world. The book considers mobility devices, medical infrastructure, neurodivergence, race and more. Show less

This book by bioethicist and professor Ashley Shew looks at the pervasive and, she argues, harmful perception that technology is the solution to creating ...Show more This book by bioethicist and professor Ashley Shew looks at the pervasive and, she argues, harmful perception that technology is the solution to creating a more accessible world. The book considers mobility devices, medical infrastructure, neurodivergence, race and more. Show less

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Inside the Uvalde Response

Inside the Uvalde Response

Streaming Video - 2023

Based in real-time and firsthand accounts from the day, this PBS Frontline documentary reconstructs the tragic and chaotic response to the Uvalde school s...Show more Based in real-time and firsthand accounts from the day, this PBS Frontline documentary reconstructs the tragic and chaotic response to the Uvalde school shooting. The documentary examines what went wrong, lessons learned, and the lingering human impact. Show less

Based in real-time and firsthand accounts from the day, this PBS Frontline documentary reconstructs the tragic and chaotic response to the Uvalde school s...Show more Based in real-time and firsthand accounts from the day, this PBS Frontline documentary reconstructs the tragic and chaotic response to the Uvalde school shooting. The documentary examines what went wrong, lessons learned, and the lingering human impact. Show less

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