New Nonfiction: Tuesday, January 27

If you frequently read fiction books, you might want to consider nonfiction for a change of pace. The library is constantly receiving new nonfiction and biography books, including the items below. Why not stop by and check out a book, CD, movie, or other material that you find interesting? We will continue to offer “Grab and Go” services for those who prefer to place their books on hold online and then pick them up on the shelves by the circulation desk.

Here are a few of the new nonfiction books that have arrived at the library recently. We invite you to check them out!

Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam, & Interview

Written by an experienced attorney, this guide offers everything green card holders (lawful permanent residents) need to know in order to successfully apply for naturalized U.S. citizenship. Includes information on whether would-be applicants meet the strict eligibility criteria (minimum time spent living in the U.S., good moral character, and knowledge of English and U.S. civics), how to prepare and submit Form N-400 and other paperwork, and how to pass the exams and interview. Special focus on dealing with difficulties and bureaucratic delays.

Personal Finance After 50 for Dummies

A little bit of careful planning can ensure that you spend your retirement―and the years leading up to it―in comfort and financial security. In this book, a trusted personal finance advisor delivers an up-to-date and expert take on how to enter your fifties in the best financial health possible. You’ll find sound advice on everything from investing to managing when to take Social Security, securing long-term insurance, navigating taxes, and establishing an estate plan. You’ll get actionable guidance on financial trends, including no-nonsense strategies regarding alternative investments and how to navigate financial products aimed at those nearing or in retirement, like reverse mortgages.

On My Watch: Leading NATO in a Time of War

When Jens Stoltenberg took office as Secretary General of NATO in 2014, the world was already changing. What followed was a decade marked by war, diplomatic crises, and decisions that helped shape the West’s shared security. On My Watch takes readers behind closed doors and offers rare insight into how the world’s most powerful military alliance handles crises. Stoltenberg describes the effort to keep NATO united and addresses key issues, such as the war in Ukraine, NATO’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, relations with Russia and China, and cooperation with world leaders, including Angela Merkel, Donald Trump, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This is not a book about division. It is a story of unity, of friendship — and of why NATO still matters.