The Peter White Public Library offers these new non-fiction books.

100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A.: The Country’s Ultimate Scenic Trails by Stephanie Pearson

In this sequel to the author’s book 100 Hikes of a Lifetime, which covers hikes around the world, the focus this time is on hikes in our home country. Published by National Geographic, this book contains excellent photography and is intended to inform and inspire your next outdoor adventure. Author Pearson is an avid hiker, and her credentials include being a contributing editor to Outside magazine.

New Adult Non-Fiction 796.5109 PE

This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark by Craig Fehrman

Is another book about the Lewis and Clark expedition necessary? In this New York Times bestseller, the answer is yes. In this work, the story of the Corps of Discovery is told from several different perspectives. Each chapter is from a different person’s point of view, describing their individual experiences. The author visited numerous archives, collected personal histories, and other stories that have been passed down. The result is a fresh and unique work about a topic that has received the attention of many writers over the years.

New Adult Non-Fiction 917.8042 FE

Many a Hand: Michigan and the Civil War by Roger Rosentreter

Author Rosentreter has spent 22 years as editor of Michigan History Magazine and is currently serving as a professor at Michigan State University. In this volume spanning 407 pages, he tells us about Michigan’s role in the US Civil War, those who fought, those who served in medical support roles, the challenges the war created on the home front, and how these experiences changed those involved. Approximately 90,000 from Michigan served during the Civil War, which was 23% of the entire male population of the state as of 1860.

New Adult Non-Fiction 977.403 RO

Steve Jobs in Exile: The Untold Story of NeXT and the Remaking of an American Visionary by Geoffrey Cain

In 1985, the board of Apple Computers ousted Steve Jobs following a power struggle with CEO John Sculley. Following this blow to his career, having to leave the very successful company he had founded, Jobs created NeXT. They focused on creating innovative computer hardware and software, which was influential in an era when personal computers were becoming more commonplace, and the connected world of the internet just around the corner. This book is an exploration into the “lost decade” of Jobs, in which he learned to lead, before his extraordinary comeback at Apple after that company purchased NeXT in 1997. Author Cain had access to archival video footage previously unseen by those outside of NeXT, and interviewed many of the key players in the company.

New Adult Non-Fiction 338.761 CA

Eating at Home: The Nourishing Practice of Everyday Cooking by Trinity Mouzon Wofford

A cookbook containing meals that are somewhat simple in ingredients, but also nutritious and affordable. These 85 recipes have a focus on health and using whole foods to create meals that are delicious but not too time-consuming. There are tips on meal preparation for those who like to cook at once for several days ahead. The methods of cooking are not terribly advanced, and most people will already own the tools necessary to create these dishes.

New Adult Non-Fiction 641.5 WO

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