Books

In the 1880s, as the European powers were carving up Africa, King Leopold Ii of Belgium seized for himself the vast and…

A fascinating book about the science and evolutionary biology of female bodies. Gets deep into the science of all the…

So yeah, there are tv shows about hoarders, but what's actually going on there? This book is by the first scientists to…

The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story…

How can we build a better world? And why do so many people with privilege end up making things worse when they try to…

Shon Meckfessel takes an innovative look at challenges faced by twenty-first century social movements in the US. One of…

How many self-tanning lotions are in Donald Trump’s weekender? What’s inside Martha Stewart’s hand-knit fanny…

An amusing analysis of breeds of dogs and personalities of humans. We usually choose our pups for a reason - like…

Why wade through a loathsome history textbook when you can get an equivalent conceptual grasp through a comic book? The…

The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In…

Whether you're feeling stressed, need motivation, are dealing with haters, or want to turn your tale of woe into a tale…

The prevailing wisdom in the writing community is that there are just two ways around this problem: pantsing (winging…

The Watsonville Canning strike was a dramatic show of the power by women workers whose struggle became a rallying point…

This riveting, beautifully produced graphic memoir tells the story of the early years of the Vietnam war as seen through…

Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key…

This gorgeously illustrated letterpress-inspired book combines feminist history with a vision for a better future. Based…

Charles Montgomery's Happy City is revolutionizing the way we think about urban life. After decades of unchecked sprawl,…

Sarah Glidden is a progressive Jewish American twentysomething who is both vocal about and critical of Israeli politics…

Despite the social stigmas throughout history, women can be smart too. In fact, many women have broken barriers as…

The word "feminist" has a negative stigma for some people. In We Should All Be Feminists—adapted from her much-admired…

Sometimes life throws unexpected things your way, which may or may not result in embarrassing spills, odors, and stains…

In an America plagued by a failing middle class, a political revolution was afoot. Enter Donald Trump, a businessman,…

Like most Americans, Steve Ettlinger eats processed foods. And, like most consumers, he didn't have a clue as to what…

In Burning Britain, author Ian Glasper travels the UK and profiles bands such as Vice Squad, Angelic Upstarts, Blitz,…

This extraordinary story of courage and faith is based on the actual experiences of three girls who fled from the…

You’ve never read a book like The Reason I Jump. Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very…

Planka.nu was founded in 2001 to fight for free public transport. Thanks to creative direct action, witty public…

Wildcat Anarchist Comics collects the drawings of Donald Rooum from the long-running “Wildcat” cartoon series…

Rad Women Worldwide tells fresh, engaging, and inspiring tales of perseverance and radical success by pairing well…

When fishing for happiness, catch and release. According to psychologist Shimon Edelman, these seven words are the key…