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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It's not yet dark

By Fitzmaurice, Simon

Publishing Date: 2017

Classification: 600

Call Number: 616.839 FIT

In 2008, Simon Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. He was given four years to live. In 2010, in a state of lung-function collapse, Simon knew with crystal clarity that now was not his time to die. Against all prevailing medical opinion, he chose to ventilate in order to stay alive.

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The biology of desire: why addiction is not a disease

By Lewis, Marc D

Publishing Date: [2015]

Classification: 600

Call Number: 616.86 LEW

"Neuroscientist Lewis (Memoirs of an Addicted Brain) presents a strong argument against the disease model of addiction, which is currently predominant in medicine and popular culture alike, and bolsters it with informative and engaging narratives of addicts' lives ... Even when presenting more technical information, Lewis shows a keen ability to put a human face on the most groundbreaking research into addiction. Likewise, he manages to make complex findings and theories both comprehensible and interesting...This book, written with hopeful sincerity, will intrigue both those who accept its thesis and those who do not."--

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200 tips, techniques & recipes for natural beauty

By Buck, Shannon

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: 600

Call Number: 646.72 BUC

"This book contains all the information and inspiration you need to start creating natural beuaty products in your own kitchen. Through helpful tips, clear instructions, and step-by-step photographs, you'll learn how to create hand-crafted and individual lotions and potions, using only organic and natural holistic ingredients, which will nourish and pamper your body." - Back cover.

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Bright kids who can't keep up: help your child overcome slow processing speed and succeed in a fast-paced world

By Braaten, Ellen

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: 600

Call Number: 649.1526 BRA

"Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done--whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed," and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated. Filled with vivid stories and examples, this crucial resource demystifies processing speed and shows how to help kids (ages 5 to 18) catch up in this key area of development. Helpful practical tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Learn how to obtain needed support at school, what to expect from a professional evaluation, and how you can make daily routines more efficient--while promoting your child's social and emotional well-being"--

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The complete guide to garden walls & fences: improve backyard environments, enhance privacy & enjoyment, define space & borders

Publishing Date: c2010

Classification: 600

Call Number: 690.89 COM

"Includes classic favorites like picket and panel fences, as well as regional variations, like Virginia split rail fences and dry-fit stone garden walls. Also provides information on some of the latest materials, such as new variations on PVC vinyl and polymer coated, wrought-iron look-alikes and even an invisible electronic dog fence"--Provided by publisher.

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