Books

In 1964 Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison for treason. In 1994 he was a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and the…

A sweet and scathing tribute to one pet-owner's two maddeningly silly cats—who sleep in the sink, purr at artichokes,…

Learn about pioneering chemist Marie Curie's scientific achievements, such as the realization that "radioactivity was a…

"We live in a crazy time." Is probably what every generation has said ever. But the fact of the matter is that we do…

"The very notion of the domination of nature by man stems from the very real domination of human by human.” In a world…

As an artist, do you ever feel like a walking contradiction? Well Cleo Papanikolas gets it. That's why she created the…

Told in simplified comic form, The Many Not the Few details the history of the working-class and labour history in…

White picket fences are a thing of a bygone era - especially when talking about suburbs around major US cities. This…

Tal Ben-Shahar is a happiness expert. And he found an unusual source of wisdom and inspiration in his weekly trips to…

Just because you have gone vegan, or had to cut dairy out of your life for another reason, doesn't mean you can't enjoy…

Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All is an excellent, easy to use guide to making…

Yes, it's exactly the book you think it is: A mystery novel about the bromance between our two most nostalgic US…

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and your goals is a healthy mindset. It just takes a little pick-me-up to…

This book is for you dog lovers looking to read a touching, poetic memoir about a human and man's best friend. If you've…

Scribbly, wickedly satirical absurdist art tackles topics from economics to social stratification to job hunting to…

A collection of essays from blue voters in the Midwest about their lived experiences of watching as their traditionally…

Are you a sucker for politically and economically complex situations? What about compelling battles for equality? If you…

If you absorbed Sweet Valley High, the Babysitters Club, and Goosebumps, this smartly irreverent history will bring you…

In Mobility Justice, Mimi Sheller makes a passionate argument for a new understanding of the contemporary crisis of…

This book is a look at how ecosystems run in an easy-to read manner. Each chapter tells a story about a specific part of…

I've never heard of anyone who likes having nightmares. Nightmares shows the value and profound truth that these dreams…

Why are raindrops different sizes? What are some different lengths of airport runways? How long would it take to watch…

In Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me: A Graphic Memoir we met cartoonist Ellen Forney as she showed us in…

Poems that question the reputation of the fairy tale witch; poems that urge you to write your own story the way it…

"A collection of poetry about resilience," inspired in equal parts by fairy tales and by experiences of relational…

Speaking from the position of a person who is unabashedly attracted to shiny things, crystals are hot right now. They're…

This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a…

This book of maps is a rich, visual feast for readers of all ages. With lavishly drawn illustrations from the…