The Ascent of Man by Jacob Bronowski 501 BRO

Jacob Bronowski was one of the 20th century's greatest proponents of the value of
science in Western civilization. A mathematician and scientist by training, he was equally at home in the arts. (he was a leading expert on William Blake) This book is based on his BBC TV series of the same name and traces the history of science illuminated by his own brilliant insights into the nature of our civilization.

Vogue Fashion 392.1 WAT

Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated -- a who's who of fashion.Published in association with Vogue magazine, Vogue Fashion is the definitive style bible for everyone interested in the past, present and future of fashion

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest FIC LAR

Lisbeth Salander—the heart of Larsson’s two previous novels—is under close supervision in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: when she’s well enough, she’ll stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will have to prove her innocence, and to identify the corrupt politicians who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse. And, on her own, she will plot her revenge—against the man who tried to kill her and the government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life.

Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Lisbeth Salander is ready to fight back.

The Typewriter is Holy : the Beat Generation 810.9 MOR

 If you are intrigued by the story of how the Beat writer William S. Burroughs killed his wife while attempting to shoot a whiskey glass off her head, a la William Tell, this may be the book for you. The real life antics of the Beat Generation writers like Ginsberg, Kerouac and Cassady are at least as entertaining as their fiction.

The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander 371.58 COL

One of the first and one of the best popular books about bullying by the well known writer and lecturer Barbara Coloroso.

Dangerous Laughter FIC MIL

Thirteen darkly comic stories, Dangerous Laughter by Steven Millhauser is a mesmerizing journey that stretches the boundaries of the ordinary world.

Amazing Aventures of Klavier & Clay FISU CHA

This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. (from Google Books) Read a full review here.