New Adult Nonfiction – 500-699

Annotations from Baker & Taylor

 

 

Beautiful Sheep: Portraits of Champion Breeds

Dun, Kathryn / Farnham, Paul (PHT)

Showcases the world’s most visually aesthetic sheep breeds, from heavy-fleeced wool producers to varieties that were bred for their meat and tolerance for harsh climates, in a photographic tribute that shares accompanying historical and geographical information.

 

The Complete Robuchon

Robuchon, Joel / Bellinger, Robin H. R. (TRN)

A comprehensive overview of modern French cookery from the head of an international restaurant empire features more than eight hundred easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes that include updated versions of classic French dishes, a variety of regional specialties, and family favorites, all adapted for the home cook and contemporary palate.

 

Edible: An Illustrated Guide to the World’s Food Plants

National Geographic Society (U. S.)

A lavishly illustrated, anecdotal companion to National Geographic Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine profiles some 250 food plants from around the world, examining the origins, history, and modern-day cultural and culinary uses of vegetables, nuts, fruits, grains, beverage plants, herbs, and spices.

 

On the Origin of Species: The Illustrated Edition

Darwin, Charles / Quammen, David (EDT)

The classic book that changed the course of scientific inquiry, introduced the theory of evolution, and exploded some of humankind’s most enduring myths comes to life in a new, handsomely illustrated edition that features more than 350 illustrations and photographs, many in color, accompanied by excerpts from the author’s diaries, letters, and other writings.

 

Planetology: How Earth Is Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System

Jones, Tom / Stofan, Ellen

Dramatic full-color photographs and illustrations, including those taken by NASA’s distant robotic probes, explore the contrasts and similarities between Earth and its planetary neighbors, tracing the history of the solar system and the natural forces and processes that have shaped nearby planets and moons.

 

Saved: Rescued Animals and the Lives They Transform

Winegar, Karin / Olausen, Judy (PHT) / Goodall, Jane

People who have rescued animals in need discuss the personal benefits they have received as a result of doing so, in a moving collection of heartfelt stories about love, friendship and kindness.

 

The Secret of Play

Murphy, Ann Pleshette

Drawing on the latest research into brain development, social and emotional growth, and learning, a parenting expert and author of The 7 Stages of Motherhood explores the role and value of play at each stage of a child’s development and offers suggestions on the best ideas, toys, and games for each age.

 

Becky Buckingham