Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
January 2025 - May 2025
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
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By Merrell-Wolff, Franklin Publishing Date: 1994 Classification: 100 Call Number: 126 MER |
Three books of occult philosophy By Agrippa von Nettesheim, Heinrich Cornelius Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: 100 Call Number: 130 AGR Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Cornelius Agrippa is a key work of Western esotericism. Encyclopedic in its scope, Three Books of Occult Philosophy has never been surpassed in its breadth of occult knowledge, encompassing natural magic, astrological and divine magic. This volume contains Book One dealing with the Material World, natural magic and occult virtues.—cover. |
Western esotericism: a guide for the perplexed By Hanegraaff, Wouter J Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: 100 Call Number: 135.4 HAN Western esotericism has been a pervasive presence in Western culture from late Antiquity to the present day, but until recently it was largely ignored by scholars and surrounded by misconceptions and prejudice. This accessible guide provides readers with the basic knowledge and tools that will allow them to find their way in this bewildering but fascinating field. What is it that unites phenomena as diverse as ancient gnosticism and hermetism, the ""occult sciences"" of astrology, alchemy, and magic, rosicrucianism, as well as Christian theosophy, occultism, spiritualism, and the contemporary. |
The wild edge of sorrow: rituals of renewal and the sacred work of grief By Weller, Francis Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: 100 Call Number: 155.937 WEL ""Through story, poetry, and insightful reflections, reveals how ritual, community, and the sacred restore the original context of grief."--Provided by publisher"-- |
Self-compassion: the proven power of being kind to yourself By Neff, Kristin Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: 100 Call Number: 158.1 NEF Kristin Neff, Ph. D., says that it's time to "stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind." Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients--and Dr. Neff's extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living. |
The let them theory: a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking about By Robbins, Mel Publishing Date: ©2024 Classification: 100 Call Number: 158.1 ROB "If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with whereyou are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words--Let Them--will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands--and this book will show you exactly how to do it. [Robbins] teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions andhow you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact"-- |
Sabbath: finding rest, renewal, and delight in our busy lives By Muller, Wayne Publishing Date: 2000 Classification: 200 Call Number: 203.6 MUL A meditation on the need for a day of rest, against the background of a growing commercialization of Sunday. The author analyzes the rhythm of labor and rest, by which all living beings are governed. |
The action Bible: God's redemptive story Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: 200 Call Number: 220.9505 CAR "The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible's historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God's redemptive story."--Back cover. |
The ruthless elimination of hurry By Comer, John Mark Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: 200 Call Number: 248.46 COM Outwardly, Comer appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. The advice his mentor gave him wasn't what he expected: "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life." But it was the answer Comer needed. Here he shows you how to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive, by discovering a slower, simpler way of life. -- adapted from Amazon.com info |
The Christian athlete: glorifying God in sports By Smith, Brian Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: 200 Call Number: 248.8 SMI The Christian Athlete is a gospel-centered guide that assists athletes who identify as Christians and are seeking to understand how to practically apply their faith to their sport. Athletes desire--and deserve--a more substantive expression of the Christian faith in the context of sport, but they don't know what it looks like or where to turn to learn more. Author Brian Smith shares his story as an athlete and coach, and his experience working with high-level athletes in the last decade to help readers better understand how to integrate faith and sport by: Assisting those who want a wide-angled understanding of how to live the Christian faith in the context of sports; Walking through the many questions Christian athletes ask about winning, losing, injuries, practice, and everything in between; Moving Christian athletes from simply having cliched spiritual sayings decorating their bodies or t-shirts to actually living out their faith through all the opportunities their sport offers them. The Christian Athlete will show readers how to live out a biblical perspective on athletics and urge them to engage in the gifts they are given to glorify God whether they are the team MVP or riding the bench. -- |
NEW RELEASE By Francis Publishing Date: [2025] Classification: 200 Call Number: 282.092 FRA "Hope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a Pope. Written over six years, this complete autobiography starts in the early years of the twentieth century, with Pope Francis's Italian roots and his ancestors' courageous migration to Latin America, continuing through his childhood, the enthusiasms and preoccupations of his youth, his vocation, adult life, and the whole of his papacy up to the present day"-- |
Secret covenants: new insights on early Mormon polygamy Publishing Date: 2024 Classification: 200 Call Number: 289.3 "Navigating the intricate labyrinth of early Mormon plural marriage can be fascinating, frustrating, and often confusing. The essays in this volume venture into the depths of historical inquiry, presenting a diverse array of perspectives on the subject. Authored by a consortium of esteemed scholars and researchers in the field of Mormon studies, it addresses the nuanced intricacies of Joseph Smith's involvement in plural marriage."--Front jacket flap. |
Early Mormonism and the magic world view By Quinn, D. Michael Publishing Date: 1998 Classification: 200 Call Number: 289.3 QUI In this articulate and insightful book, D. Michael Quinn reconstructs the world view of an earlier age in America, finding ample evidence for treasure seeking and folk magic in Joseph Smith's formative years. Folk magic was not unusual for the times and is important in understanding how Mormons may have interpreted developments. Quinn's impressive research provides a much-needed background for the environment that produced Mormonism's founding prophet. |
In sacred loneliness: the plural wives of Joseph Smith By Compton, Todd Publishing Date: 1997 Classification: 200 Call Number: 289.3092 COM |
In sacred loneliness: the plural wives of Joseph Smith By Compton, Todd Publishing Date: [1997] Classification: 200 Call Number: 289.3092 COM Beginning in the 1830s, at least thirty-three women married Joseph Smith. These were passionate relationships which had some longevity, except in instances in which Smith's first wife, Emma, learned of the secret union and quashed it. Emma remained a steadfast opponent of polygamy throughout her life. |
Apocalypse never: why environmental alarmism hurts us all By Shellenberger, Michael Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: 300 Call Number: 304.2 SHE "Climate change is real but it's not the end of the world. It is not even our most serious environmental problem. Michael Shellenberger has been fighting for a greener planet for decades. He helped save the world's last unprotected redwoods. He cocreated the predecessor to today's Green New Deal. And he led a successful effort by climate scientists and activists to keep nuclear plants operating, preventing a spike of emissions. But in 2019, as some claimed "billions of people are going to die," contributing to rising anxiety, including among adolescents, Shellenberger decided that as a lifelong environmental activist, leading energy expert, and father of a teenage daughter, he needed to speak out to separate science from fiction. Despite decades of news media attention, many remain ignorant of basic facts. Carbon emissions peaked and have been declining in most developed nations for more than a decade. Deaths from extreme weather, even in poor nations, declined 80 percent over the last four decades. And the risk of the Earth warming to very high temperatures is increasingly unlikely thanks to slowing population growth and abundant natural gas. Curiously, the people who are the most alarmist about the problems also tend to oppose the obvious solutions. What's really behind the rise of apocalyptic environmentalism? There are powerful financial interests. There are desires for status and power. But most of all there is a desire among supposedly secular people for transcendence. This spiritual impulse can be natural and healthy. But in preaching fear without love, and guilt without redemption, the new religion is failing to satisfy our deepest psychological and existential needs."-- |
By Tupy, Marian L Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: 300 Call Number: 304.6 TUP "Generations of people have been taught that population growth makes resources scarcer. In 2021, for example, one widely publicized report argued that "The world's rapidly growing population is consuming the planet's natural resources at an alarming rate . . . the world currently needs 1.6 Earths to satisfy the demand for natural resources ... a figure that could rise to 2 planets by 2030." But is that true? After analyzing the prices of hundreds of commodities, goods, and services spanning two centuries, Marian Tupy and Gale Pooley found that resources became more abundant as the population grew. That was especially true when they looked at "time prices," which represent the length of time that people must work to buy something. To their surprise, the authors also found that resource abundance increased faster than the population, a relationship that they call superabundance. On average, every additional human being created more value than he or she consumed. This relationship between population growth and abundance is deeply counterintuitive, yet it is true. Why? More people produce more ideas, which lead to more inventions. People then test those inventions in the marketplace to separate the useful from the useless. At the end of that process of discovery, people are left with innovations that overcome shortages, spur economic growth, and raise standards of living. But large populations are not enough to sustain superabundance; just think of the poverty in China and India before their respective economic reforms. To innovate, people must be allowed to think, speak, publish, associate, and disagree. They must be allowed to save, invest, trade, and profit. In a word, they must be free"-- |
The bluestockings: a history of the first women's movement By Gibson, Susannah Publishing Date: 2024 Classification: 300 Call Number: 305.3094 GIB "This illuminating group portrait delves into the lives of a circle of 18th-century women called the Bluestockings, who came together in glittering salons to discuss and debate as intellectual equals with men, fighting for women to be educated and have a public role in society. In England in the 1700s, a woman who was an intellectual, spoke out, or wrote professionally was considered unnatural. After all, as the wisdom of the era dictated, a clever woman--if there were such a thing--would never make a good wife. But a circle of women called the Bluestockings did something extraordinary: coming together in glittering salons to discuss and debate as intellectual equals with men, they fought for women to be educated and to have a public role in society. In this intimate and revelatory history, Susannah Gibson delves into the lives of these pioneering women. Elizabeth Montagu established one of the most famous salons of the Bluestocking movement, with everyone from royalty to revolutionaries clamoring for an invitation to attend. Her younger sister, Sarah Scott, imagined a female-run society and created a women's commune. Meanwhile, Hester Thrale, who also had a salon, saved her husband's brewery from bankruptcy and, after being widowed, married a man she loved--Italian, Catholic, and not of her social class. Other women made a name for themselves through their publications, including Catharine Macaulay, author of an eight-volume history of England, and Frances Burney, author of the audacious novel Evelina. In elegant prose, Gibson reveals the close and complicated relationships between these women, how they supported and admired each other, and how they sometimes judged and exploited one another. Some rebelled quietly, while others defied propriety with adventurous and scandalous lives." -- |
Invisible women: data bias in a world designed for men By Criado-Perez, Caroline Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: 300 Call Number: 305.42 CRI Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives. The author investigates this shocking root cause of gender inequality. Examining the home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor's office, and more, the author uncovers a dangerous pattern in data and its consequences on women's lives. Product designers use a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to everything from pianos to cell phones to voice recognition software, when in fact this approach is designed to fit men. Cities prioritize men's needs when designing public transportation, roads, and even snow removal, neglecting to consider women's safety or unique responsibilities and travel patterns. And in medical research, women have largely been excluded from studies and textbooks, leaving them chronically misunderstood, mistreated, and misdiagnosed. Built on hundreds of studies in the US, the UK, and around the world, this is an expose that will change the readers look at data and the world.--adapted from jacket. |
Race Marxism: the truth about critical race theory and praxis By Lindsay, James A. Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: 300 Call Number: 305.8009 LIN "Race Marxism exists to tell the truth about critical race theory in unprecedented clarity and depth. Across its six weighty chapters, Lindsay explains what Critical Race Theory is, what it believes, where it comes from, how it operates, and what we can do about it now that we know what we're dealing with. It exposes critical race theory for what it is by ranging widely across its own literature and a survey of some of the darkest philosophical currents of the last three hundred years in Western thought. Readers will come away understanding critical race theory and be able to speak the truth about it with authority: Critical race theory is race Marxism, and, like all Marxist theories before it, it will not work this time"--Publisher's description. |
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