New books and book recommendations

Are you looking for inspiration for your next read? Take a look at our selection of recently added books and reading recommendations from library staff.

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New non-fiction titles

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Paperback:Beetle Prayer:2020 Paperback
Author: Wilcox, Philip
Year: 2020
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Pitt Street Poetry
Resource type: Physical
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0552169188
Paperback:Pure joy:2013 Paperback
Author: Steel, Danielle
Year: 2013
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Bantam Press
Resource type: Physical
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0753560097
Paperback:Charles, the heart of a king:2022:Revised and updated edition Paperback
Author: Mayer, Catherine
Year: 2022
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Edition: Revised and updated edition
Content type: Bibliography
Publisher: WH Allen
Resource type: Physical
Note: Previous edition: 2015 Includes bibliographical references and index He has lived his whole life in the public eye, yet he remains an enigma. He was born to be king, but he aims much higher. This book reveals Prince Charles in all his complexity: the passionate views that mean he will never be as remote and impartial as his mother; the compulsion to make a difference and the many and startling ways in which the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom and fifteen other realms has already made his mark.
448 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm (pbk)
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1529907179
Hardback:The Ramadan cookbook, 80 delicious recipes perfect for Ramadan, Eid and celebrating throughout the year:2023 Hardback
Author: Karolia, Anisa
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Ebury Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes index Discover 80 delicious, easy-to-make recipes perfect for the holy month of Ramadan. From perfect predawn meals for Suhoor, to hearty and satisfying meals for Iftar, as well as dishes made for celebrating with friends and family during Eid al-Fitr, and all the accompanying salads, chutneys, breads, drinks and desserts you'll need, this book has all the most popular Ramadan dishes covered.
190 pages, illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm (hbk)
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1743798342
Hardback:Rainbow history class, your guide through queer and trans history:2023 Hardback
Author: McElhinney, Hannah
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Resource type: Physical
Note: 'Rainbow History Class' is your entry into LGBTQ+ culture. Covering queer and trans history dating back to the ancient world and winding its way through to lesser-known moments in recent history, this entertaining crash course will get you up to speed. This history lesson isn't dry or academic, and it's not glitter-soaked or reductive like the content we often see on social media. It's a comprehensive and exciting romp through queer and trans history, full of secret queer codes, genderbending icons, pop culture knowledge and activists. Having this knowledge will help spark conversations between your friends and family and be a source of comfort as you stand up for yourself and your community on the Internet.
192 pages, illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm (hbk)
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1783352418
Hardback:Ten birds that changed the world:2023 Hardback
Author: Moss, Stephen
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Content type: Bibliography
Publisher: Guardian Faber
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes bibliographical references and index For the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We have hunted and domesticated them for food; venerated them in our mythologies, religion and rituals; exploited them for their natural resources; and been inspired by them for our music, art and poetry. In 'Ten Birds that Changed the World', naturalist and author Stephen Moss tells the gripping story of this long and eventful relationship through ten key species from all seven of the world's continents. From Odin's faithful raven companions to Darwin's finches, and from the wild turkey of the Americas to the emperor penguin as potent symbol of the climate crisis, this is a fascinating, eye-opening and endlessly engaging work of natural history.
vii, 408 pages, illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm (hbk)
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1802793917
Paperback:Rewild your mind, use nature as your guide to a happier, healthier life:2023 Paperback
Author: Goldsmith, Nick
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Content type: Program code
Publisher: Welbeck
Resource type: Physical
Note: Packed with wilderness skills and traditional crafts - from fixing a hammock in the woods and foraging for hedgerow medicine to finding moments of 'wild' in the everyday - this book enables readers to boost their wellbeing through getting outside.
256 pages ; 22 cm (hbk)
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0953238881
Paperback:Voices from West Barbary, an anthology of Anglo-Cornish poetry 1549-1928:2000 Paperback
Author: Kent, Alan M.
Year: 2000
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Francis Boutle
Resource type: Physical
224p
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034970242X
Paperback:Poor little sick girls, a love letter to unacceptable women:2023 Paperback
Author: Gamble, Ione
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Dialogue Books
Resource type: Physical
Note: Wellness is oppressive, self-love is a trap, hustling is a health risk, and it's all the patriarchy's fault. 'Poor Little Sick Girls' is for femmes who are online and want more from activism and life. Ione Gamble never imagined that entering adulthood would mean hospital trips, medication choices, and throwing up in public. Diagnosed with an incurable illness two weeks after her nineteenth birthday, as the world became obsessed with Girlboss feminism, Ione came to grips with spending 20 hours a day in bed. Watching identity politics become social media fodder, from the confines of her sickbed she began to pick apart our obsession with self-care, personal branding, productivity, and LivingYourBestLife.
304 pages ; 20 cm (pbk)
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0241593336
Paperback:Trees, essential know-how and expert advice for gardening success:2023 Paperback
Author: Allaway, Zia
Author: Farrell, Holly
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes index Discover the secret to successfully growing trees in your garden. Ideal for first-time gardeners, 'Grow Trees' contains everything you need to bring stunning seasonal interest, structural elegance, and biodiversity to your garden. Learn how to plant and care for your trees with tips on selecting the right site, mulching, and pruning, and discover the perfect tree for your outdoor space with a handy directory including the best trees for small spaces, trees for a tropical look, and trees for maximum carbon capture.
143 pages, illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm (pbk)
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