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SEPTEMBER 27 IS NATIONAL CRUSH A CAN DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO RECYCLING-RELATED NONFICTION
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"The book that answers the age-old question: Can I Recycle This? Since the dawn of the recycling system, men and women the world over have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, "can I recycle this?" This simple question reaches into our concern for the environment, the care we take to keep our homes and our communities clean, and how we interact with our local government. Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality,...
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SEPTEMBER 1 IS AMERICAN CHESS DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO CHESS STRATEGY GUIDE
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"Learn how to think three moves ahead Chess is a complex and challenging game--but that's what makes it so much fun. And this chess book for beginners doesn't just teach you the rules. From the Queen's Gambit to the Scholar's Mate, you'll learn how to execute the most effective strategies and become a worthy chess opponent. What sets this book apart from other chess strategy books: A beginner's guide--Jump right into the game even if you've never...
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SEPTEMBER 30 IS NATIONAL COFFEE DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO COFFEE-RELATED NONFICTION
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This is perfect your barista technique with over 100 global coffee recipes from chai latte to ristretto. You can take a journey from bean to cup with Coffee Obsession, which shows you how to make iconic coffees through step-by-step barista training. From the techniques of roasting, grinding, tamping and brewing to how to make a cappuccino, you'll learn everything you need to know to make the perfect coffee and about the beauty of latte art. Over 100...
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SEPTEMBER 17 IS INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO COUNTRY MUSIC NONFICTION
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"The rich and colorful story of America's most popular music and the singers and songwriters who captivated, entertained, and consoled listeners throughout the twentieth century--based on the ... eight-part film series ... on PBS"--Publisher's description.
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SEPTEMBER 15 IS NATIONAL DOODLE DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO LEARN TO DOODLE
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"Whether you enjoy drawing and doodling or are looking for a way to de-stress, boost creativity, and reconnect with what matters most, this appealing guide will invite you in to the soothing art of slow drawing. With 25 nature-inspired patterns designed to relax the mind, Draw Yourself Calm provides a welcome break from our stressful, always-on world. Ditch perfectionism, tune in to the moment, and nurture yourself creatively and spiritually - one...
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Emergency Dessert Squad mysteries volume 1.
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SEPTEMBER 4 IS EAT AN EXTRA DESSERT DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO DESSERT-THEMED MYSTERY FICTION
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SEPTEMBER 8 IS STAR TREK DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO WRITTEN BY A STAR TREK CAST MEMBER
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"Brent Spiner's explosive and hilarious novel is a personal look at the slightly askew relationship between a celebrity and his fans. If the Coen Brothers were to make a Star Trek movie, involving the complexity of fan obsession and sci-fi, this noir comedy might just be the one. Set in 1991, just as Star Trek: The Next Generation has rocketed the cast to global fame, the young and impressionable actor Brent Spiner receives a mysterious package and...
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SEPTEMBER 14 IS NATIONAL LIVE CREATIVE DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO CREATIVITY-RELATED NONFICTION
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"In this profound and lyrical book, one of our most celebrated biologists offers a sweeping examination of the relationship between the humanities and the sciences: what they offer to each other, how they can be united, and where they still fall short. Both endeavours, Edward O. Wilson reveals, have their roots in human creativity--the defining trait of our species"--
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SEPTEMBER 28 IS NATIONAL NORTH CAROLINA DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO NORTH-CAROLINA NONFICTION
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"This book is a love letter to North Carolina's popular music in all its many-splendored glory, from bluegrass, folk, and country to R&B, rock, and pop. Though the state's diverse music scenes have often operated in the shadows of better-known hubs for popular genres-New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, Austin, and Athens, Georgia-David Menconi shows North Carolina's influence on American popular music runs deep. He uses profiles of artists...
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SEPTEMBER 3 IS NATIONAL SKYSCRAPER DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO SKYSCRAPER NONFICTION
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"The global boom in skyscrapers-why it's happening now, how they're made, and what they do to cities and people. We are living in a new urban age and its most tangible expression is the 'supertall': megastructures that are dramatically bigger, higher, and more ambitious than any in history. In Supertall, TED Resident Stefan Al-himself an experienced architect who has worked on some of the largest buildings in the world-reveals the advancements in...
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SEPTEMBER 2 IS VICTORY OVER JAPAN DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO WWII HISTORY
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SEPTEMBER 16 IS NATIONAL TRAIL OF TEARS COMMEMORATION DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO TRAIL-OF-TEARS-RELATED NONFICTION
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Recounts the many broken U.S. treaties with the Cherokees, describes how they were forced to leave their lands in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, and looks at the hardships they faced on the trail west.