Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions

These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.

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You, on a diet: the owner's manual to waist management

By Roizen, Michael F.

Publishing Date: c2006

Classification: 600

Call Number: 613.25 ROI

"The team behind "You: The Owner's Manual" applies its signature wit and wisdom to food metabolism and nutrition. Roizen and Oz pack in a lot of material--quizzes, 'factoids' and 'myth busters' along with diet and exercise plans, recipes, and a two-week 'rebooting' program.'"--"Publishers Weekly," starred review.

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Better: a surgeon's notes on performance

By Gawande, Atul

Publishing Date: 2007

Classification: 600

Call Number: 616 GAW

The "New York Times" bestselling author examines the complex and risk-filled medical profession and how those involved progress from merely good to great. Gawande provides rare insight and offers an honest firsthand account of his own life as a surgeon.

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The gene: an intimate history

By Mukherjee, Siddhartha

Publishing Date: 2016

Classification: 600

Call Number: 616.042 MUK

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author draws on his scientific knowledge and research to describe the magisterial history of a scientific idea, the quest to decipher the master-code of instructions that makes and defines humans; that governs our form, function, and fate; and that determines the future of our children. The story of the gene begins in earnest in an obscure Augustinian abbey in Moravia in 1856 where Gregor Mendel, a monk working with pea plants, stumbles on the idea of a "unit of heredity." It intersects with Darwin's theory of evolution, and collides with the horrors of Nazi eugenics in the 1940s. The gene transforms postwar biology. It invades discourses concerning race and identity and provides startling answers to some of the most potent questions coursing through our political and cultural realms. It reorganizes our understanding of sexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, temperament, choice, and free will, thus raising the most urgent questions affecting our personal realms. Above all, the story of the gene is driven by human ingenuity and obsessive minds--from Mendel and Darwin to Francis Crick, James Watson, and Rosalind Franklin to the thousands of scientists working today to understand the code of codes. Woven through the book is the story of Mukherjee's own family and its recurring pattern of schizophrenia, a haunting reminder that the science of genetics is not confined to the laboratory but is vitally relevant to everyday lives. The moral complexity of genetics reverberates even more urgently today as we learn to "read" and "write" the human genome--unleashing the potential to change the fates and identities of our children and our children's children.--Adapted from dust jacket.

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Dropping acid: the reflux diet cookbook & cure

Publishing Date: c2010

Classification: 600

Call Number: 616.324

"A groundbreaking approach to healthy eating featuring 75 delicious original low-fat recipes"--Cover.

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Advanced home wiring

Publishing Date: c1992

Classification: 600

Call Number: 621.319

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Gun digest 2017

Publishing Date: [2016]

Classification: 600

Call Number: 623.44

Firearm enthusiasts and shooting sportsmen everywhere recognize Gun Digest as the leading source for information on the latest guns and related gear. Entertaining articles by some of the top names in gun and outdoor writing cover all categories of rifles, handguns and shotguns. You'll find historical profiles of great guns of the past, hunting stories about the best gun for teh game, reports on the year's new models, and shotguns for women, value-priced rifles, the ultimate single-action, hand-loading tools, cartridges for elk, guidelines for the use of deadly force, and many more. It's the most comprehensive collection of firearms information in print today!

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The Wright Brothers legacy: Orville and Wilbur Wright and their aeroplanes

By Burton, Walt

Publishing Date: 2003

Classification: 600

Call Number: 629.13 BUR

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first flight, this in-depth photographic portrait of their monumental work in aviation includes photos from the Wright Brothers' personal photographer, along with images of memorabilia, toys, and posters. Coincides with an international traveling exhibition. Full color.

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The new Sunset Western garden book: the ultimate gardening guide

Publishing Date: c2012

Classification: 600

Call Number: 635.9097

"The editors of Sunset-the West's most trusted source of gardening information for more than 80 years-have completely redesigned and updated The Western Garden Book in this new 2012 Ninth Edition. This edition includes a fresh new look, thousands of color photographs, fresh illustrations, and an easy-to-follow format."--Publisher.

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Xeriscape plant guide

Publishing Date: c1996

Classification: 600

Call Number: 635.95

This spectacular resource book shows the gardener over 100 low-water-use plants that bring color, beauty and utility to the landscape. With continued national concern over water use, Xeriscape gardens are a sensible option for today and tomorrow. Published in cooperation with Denver Water and the American Water Works Association, and reviewed by professional horticulturalists and landscapers, this fully illustrated reference offers complete information on low-water-use trees and shrubs, perennials and vines, ground covers, annuals, and shade plants. These plants were chosen for their ability to thrive in tough conditions, for their low-water usage and for their potential to add beauty and diversity to any landscape. Whether you have a small patio or terrace, city lot or a bit of acreage, there is more than enough variety in these pages to turn your garden into a place of beauty. All plants are depicted by full-color photographs throughout the seasons, and several garden design possibilities are shown. Botanical illustrations - literally the science of horticulture - add a new dimension, as each artist provides a unique rendering that focuses on the personality of each plant.

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Quick pickles: easy recipes with big flavor

By Schlesinger, Chris

Publishing Date: c2001

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.46 SCH

Forget those mason jars and double-boilers! Pickling can be quick and easy if you know the tricks. Quick Pickles provides simple recipes for both classic and contemporary pickles -- all completed with minimum fuss and time. Try some Classic Bread-and-Butter Pickles or the fashionable Korean kimchee as a prelude to dinner. You can even indulge your sweet tooth with clove-scented watermelon rind pickles. With interesting flavors, superb crunch, and speedy results, there's more than a peck of pickles in this tangy collection. Book jacket.

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Cafe food at home

By Thomson, Rosanna

Publishing Date: 2009

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.5 THO

More than 200 tasty, tempting, quick and easy recipes that are simple to prepare. From breakfast, brunch and lunch to dinner and drinks, there is bound to be something here to whet your appetite at any time of the day. This classic compilation of must-have menu items is the revamped, and further-expanded edition of the successful Café Food at Home . - (Tuttle Pub)

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Beer-can chicken: and 74 other offbeat recipes for the grill

By Raichlen, Steven

Publishing Date: c2002

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.5784 RAI

Presents 75 must-try beer-can variations and other offbeat recipes for the grill. Recipes such as Saigon Chicken with Lacquered Skin and Spicy Peanut Sauce, Root Beer Game Hens, Beer-Can Turkey (uses the 32-ounce Foster's), Stoned Chicken (grilled under a brick), Dirty Steak, Fish on a Board (Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze), Mussels Eclade (grilled under pine needles), Grilled Eggs, Wacky Rumaki, Rotisseried Garlic Rolls--even Grilled Yellow Pepper Soup will have your mouth watering. Whether on a can, on a stick, under a brick, in a leaf, on a plank, or in the embers, each grilling technique is explained in easy-to-follow steps, with recipes that guarantee no matter how crazy the technique, the results are always outstanding.--From publisher description.

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Salad dressings

By Strand, Jessica

Publishing Date: [2007], c2006

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.814 STR

Every proper salad should come to the table well dressed. Salad Dressings is a veritable wardrobe of vinaigrettes and creamy dressings that are easy to make and even easier to store. Flavors such as tarragon, roasted red pepper, or crumbled Stilton cheese enhance simple salads of tender greens, while creamy varieties such as Tart Russian ordecadent Blue Cheese pair sumptuously with heartier flavors and textures. Exotic dressings like Thai Peanut or Indian Curry add distinctive, unusual flavors and elevate the ordinary. Salad recipes sprinkled throughout plus quick recipes for crunchy toppings—think flavored croutons or spiced nuts—top off this handy guide to salad fare extraordinaire. - (Grand Central Pub)

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501 must-drink cocktails

Publishing Date: 2007

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.874

Cocktails are stylish and sophisticated, and turn any party into a special event. This book contains a vast range of cocktails to suit any occasion, from a summer lunch party out of doors to pre-Christmas drinks. - (Gardners)

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The joy of mixology

By Regan, Gary

Publishing Date: c2003

Classification: 600

Call Number: 641.874 REG

A comprehensive guide to cocktails provides information on the art of mixology, ingredients, accessories, history, and lore, and features recipes for a variety of drinks, as well as suggestions on how to create variations. - (Baker & Taylor)

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New kitchen idea book

By Bouknight, Joanne Kellar

Publishing Date: c2004

Classification: 600

Call Number: 643.3 BOU

The kitchen isn't just for cooking anymore, and homeowners are spending a lot of time and money to make it the true heart of their home. Older houses lack the open floor plan that allows the kitchen to become part of the living area, while an increasing number of amateur chefs are going beyond the basics to build a kitchen that's worthy of an upscale restaurant.

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Trump: how to get rich

By Trump, Donald

Publishing Date: c2004

Classification: 600

Call Number: 650.12 TRU

Donald Trump, chairman and president of The Trump Organization, offers advice on how to succeed in business and accumulate wealth, and shares stories from his personal life and achievements, including comments on his hair.

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Built-in furniture

By Tolpin, Jim

Publishing Date: c1997

Classification: 600

Call Number: 684.16 TOL

Built-in furnishings offer many advantages over freestanding furniture: They are generally less expensive to build than stand-alone furniture of the same type and size. They give you great latitude in designing the look and function of your interior spaces - you are not limited to designing around existing furniture pieces. And, because of the manner in which built-in furnishings are constructed, you can maximize the use of the most unusual spaces while creating an effective and aesthetically pleasing design solution. In this book, you'll see some of the finest examples of built-in furniture and cabinetry for nearly every room in the house. You'll be treated to a room-by-room survey of unique design solutions and strategies that you can use to add functional and delightful built-ins to your home.

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Building tips and techniques

Publishing Date: c2004

Classification: 600

Call Number: 690.837

This new reference volume contains 350 of the best tips, techniques, and trade secrets from Fine Homebuilding. It helps builders save time, money, and trouble by improving the ease and accuracy of countless construction and remodeling projects. Packed with photographs and drawings, it presents foolproof shortcuts and ingenious solutions in a concise, well-organized format. - (Ingram Publishing Services)

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Decorative concrete

By Huber, Jeanne

Publishing Date: 2007

Classification: 600

Call Number: 693.5 HUB

Expanded to include one hundred new photographs and a host of new design ideas, an innovative guide to using concrete to create a wide variety of indoor and outdoor decorating applications offers practical instruction and suggestions for using this budget-friendly material to construct paths, outdoor furniture, countertops, floors, and other innovative projects. Original. - (Baker & Taylor)

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