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May 15, 2015

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published May 15, 2015. You can also view all of the books we've reviewed that were published anytime in May 2015.

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The Color of Food

by Sheila M. Trask

Bowens’s research and interviews with farmers of color offer hope for the future of American farms and families. If you’re interested in local, farm-to-table food systems, you’ve probably read some of Michael Pollan’s or Joel... Read More

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Teaching Particulars

by Jacquelyn Lazo

After her forty years of teaching, Smith’s keen understanding of the literary canon makes her the perfect candidate to write this humorous and insightful book. “While there are differences in what students at each grade level respond... Read More

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Life's Engines

by Rachel Jagareski

Personal stories, hard facts, and illuminative illustrations each contribute to this engaging examination of our microbial overlords. Our oldest ancestors are not hominids, fish with legs, or even cockroaches. No, all terrestrial life... Read More

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On the Edge

by Kai White

Refocusing attention on tropical rain forests, Martin’s exposé reveals the extent to which these forests are impacted by climate change. On the Edge: The State and Fate of the World’s Tropical Rainforests is the 34th report to the... Read More

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Finding Abbey

by Jeff Friend

"Finding Abbey" intertwines both biography and memoir, and Prentiss does an admirable job of giving equal consideration to both. In Finding Abbey: The Search For Edward Abbey and His Desert Grave, Sean Prentiss retraces his search to... Read More

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Singletasking

by Amanda McCorquodale

This thorough and convincing guide incorporates a rejuvenating mindfulness to encourage productivity and enjoyment of the everyday. Management guru Devora Zack realized she hit the rock bottom of multitasking when she found herself... Read More

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A Solemn Pleasure

by Sheila M. Trask

From grief to daily rituals to the shape of a dachshund, Pritchard insightfully connects the most obscure of subjects to reveal gems of truth about the human experience. The wide range of topics Melissa Pritchard addresses in her essay... Read More

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The Daddy Diaries

by Josh Cook

Truths about the messiness of life give emotion to this novel of family, change, and growing pains. Joshua Braff’s breezy third novel, "The Daddy Diaries", follows one family’s growing pains as they navigate a move from San... Read More

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