Bowens’s research and interviews with farmers of color offer hope for the future of American farms and families. If you’re interested in local, farm-to-table food systems, you’ve probably read some of Michael Pollan’s or Joel... Read More
After her forty years of teaching, Smith’s keen understanding of the literary canon makes her the perfect candidate to write this humorous and insightful book. “While there are differences in what students at each grade level respond... Read More
Personal stories, hard facts, and illuminative illustrations each contribute to this engaging examination of our microbial overlords. Our oldest ancestors are not hominids, fish with legs, or even cockroaches. No, all terrestrial life... Read More
Refocusing attention on tropical rain forests, Martin’s exposé reveals the extent to which these forests are impacted by climate change. On the Edge: The State and Fate of the World’s Tropical Rainforests is the 34th report to the... Read More
"Finding Abbey" intertwines both biography and memoir, and Prentiss does an admirable job of giving equal consideration to both. In Finding Abbey: The Search For Edward Abbey and His Desert Grave, Sean Prentiss retraces his search to... Read More
This thorough and convincing guide incorporates a rejuvenating mindfulness to encourage productivity and enjoyment of the everyday. Management guru Devora Zack realized she hit the rock bottom of multitasking when she found herself... Read More
From grief to daily rituals to the shape of a dachshund, Pritchard insightfully connects the most obscure of subjects to reveal gems of truth about the human experience. The wide range of topics Melissa Pritchard addresses in her essay... Read More
Truths about the messiness of life give emotion to this novel of family, change, and growing pains. Joshua Braff’s breezy third novel, "The Daddy Diaries", follows one family’s growing pains as they navigate a move from San... Read More