Mad love : big flavors made to share, from South Asia to the West Indies : a cookbook / Rajkumar, Devan

Award-winning Guyanese-Canadian chef Devan Rajkumar believes the world needs more love and is here to offer it -- through food. With more than 100 inventive recipes that reimagine traditional East and West Indian dishes and challenge you to expand your palate, 'Mad Love' celebrates bringing people and cultures together with cooking that comes from the heart.

You never know : a memoir / Henican, Ellis

An American icon and famed actor brings us on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, clearing up misconceptions; sharing dozens of never-before-told stories from both his personal and professional lives; and offering a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world.

The power to destroy : how the antitax movement hijacked America / Graetz, Michael J.

"The postwar United States enjoyed large, widely distributed economic rewards -- and most Americans accepted that taxes were a reasonable price to pay for living in a society of shared prosperity. Then in 1978 California enacted Proposition 13, a property tax cap that Ronald Reagan hailed as a "second American Revolution," setting off an antitax, antigovernment wave that has transformed American politics and economic policy. In The Power to Destroy, Michael Graetz tells the story of the antitax movement and how it holds America hostage -- undermining the nation's ability to meet basic needs and fix critical problems"--

World on the brink : how America can beat China in the race for the twenty-first century / Graff, Garrett M.
How America can beat China in the race for the 21st century
"Over the past few decades, China has climbed the ranks of the global powers with staggering speed. Its vast economy and growing regional aggression make it a threat to supersede the United States as the world's dominant power. But this outcome is far from inevitable. Like neighboring Russia -- which harbors global ambitions of its own -- right now China is at a turning point. Whereas international sanctions and a turn away from fossil fuels are steadily smothering Russia, China's downfall will be its shrinking population. Its chance to achieve global hegemony will soon disappear, making its quest for power both less certain and more dangerous. In World on the Brink, security expert Dmitri Alperovitch breaks down not only the significant weaknesses that have so far prevented China from surpassing the United States, but also the key strategies that will enable the U. S. to maintain primacy even as China ramps up its efforts. Cultivating crucial alliances, fostering domestic innovation in emerging tech fields, and stabilizing international relations with adversarial nations are all vital components to building a robust strategy in anticipation of a new cold war that seems more likely every day. As Alperovitch explains, we must play to our strengths and address our weaknesses, using our leverage as the strongest nation on the planet to tactfully navigate the next cold war. This sharp, timely book is the essential blueprint for doing just that"--

Combat love : a story of leaving, longing, and searching for home / Camerota, Alisyn

CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota's memoir Combat Love is her story of growing up longing for stability and attachment as the foundation of her family crumbled. Set on the Jersey Shore in the free-range 1980s, Camerota finds the belonging she craves courtesy of a local punk rock band named Shrapnel and their diehard fans. Combat Love chronicles her near-misses and misadventures at clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City, coupled with the sex, drugs, and punk rock of 1980s New Jersey. By the time she leaves home at sixteen, it feels like home had left her long ago. Combat Love is also the story of two women, mother and daughter, trying to forge their own paths and independence, and find their own happiness, success and wholeness. Camerota's story searches for the line between shelter and risk, nurture and neglect, parenting and personal freedom.

The Jewish holiday table : a world of recipes, traditions & stories to celebrate all year long / Shefi, Naama

"From Rosh Hashanah and Passover to Hanukkah and weekly shabbat dinners, this joyous celebration of all the Jewish holidays offers a treasury of 130 recipes gathered from 30 influential chefs and food professionals around the globe, whose shared stories illuminate the diversity of the Jewish diaspora and its cuisine"--

CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy : a life in fashion / Nair, Sunita Kumar
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy :
"The first book of its kind, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion pays homage to the style icon's timeless, distinguished beauty and legacy Long blonde hair, an iconic red lip, and effortless style-all signatures of fashion icon Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Carolyn used fashion as her medium. She hadn't found her voice yet in front of the camera as Mrs. Kennedy, so she let her fashion speak to the world for her. With her attention to detail, strict color palette, and unique, unidentifiable looks with the brand labels deliberately removed, she was the essence of class-no label would ever define her. She didn't choose to abide by the typical patrician standard expected from a woman of her position who had married into a family dynasty; instead, she did the unexpected and wore her revolutionary clothes with aplomb, confidence, and grace. Featuring spectacular photography and design, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion gathers the greats in the fashion world to speak of her timeless style and presents never-before-published personal anecdotes from friends and family. This book is the ultimate commemoration of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's style, fashion code, and the impact she left behind nearly two decades later."--

Learning to love midlife : 12 reasons why life gets better with age / Conley, Chip
Twelve reasons why life gets better with age
"In Learning to Love Midlife, Chip Conley offers an alternative narrative to the way we commonly think of our 40s, 50s and 60s. Drawing on the latest social science research, inspiring stories, and timeless wisdom, he reveals 12 reasons why life gets better with age."--

Big Moe's big book of BBQ : 75 recipes from brisket and ribs to cornbread and mac and cheese / Horton, Jody
Big Moe's big book of barbecue
"In this mouthwatering debut cookbook, pit master Moe Cason shares 75 of his family-favorite recipes"--

Carbivore : 130 healthy recipes to stop fearing carbs and embrace the comfort foods you love / Lapine, Phoebe

"Move over carb-haters and ketophiles! The author of SIBO Made Simple dispels the still-pervasive myths about carbs, with recipes that show you how to combine ingredients for the healthiest (and delicious) carby dishes you love"--