Books

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…

Alan Turing was one of the great minds in modern history. During World War II, he was hired by the British government to…

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…

Technically a how-to book, "Whatcha Mean..." generally eschews simple step-by-step instruction in favor of interviews,…

Barred For Life is a photo documentary cataloging the legacy of Punk Rock pioneers Black Flag, through stories,…

Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are back and are living their dream of owning their very own garage.…

In her comic, scathingly honest essay, Rebecca Solnit took on what often goes wrong in conversations between men and…

The author draws on his rough and tumble childhood to share how he found his inner fire to succeed and live a happy…

The Wolves of Currumpaw is a beautifully illustrated modern re-telling of Ernest Thompson Seton's epic wilderness drama…

Young, up-and-coming illustrator William Grill weaves a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton's journey to…