Presenting an economic analysis of environmentalism, this book argues not only that environmental activism by celebrities and large companies is largely ineffectual, but that global capitalism itself is the most significant driver of... Read More

Aptly resonant, this story of a family’s struggle against segregation is both artful and important. An intriguing account of the historical complexity of race relations, "Water Tossing Boulders" features nuanced characterizations, a... Read More

The novel’s beating heart is the power, scope, and ramifications of duty, loyalty, and brotherhood. In his intense and empathetic "Arizona Moon", J. M. Graham draws upon his own Vietnam War experiences. Corporal “Reach” Strader... Read More

Nothing makes love more appealing than a dash of forbidden romance, plus a generations-old rivalry. Add Spanish sunshine and stir gently. Luz de Rueda is a gorgeous young biographer, freshly returned to her aristocratic family’s villa... Read More

A geologist celebrates the beauty of a park and exposes threats it faces. In "Rhythms of Change in Rocky Mountain National Park", Colorado State University geology professor Ellen Wohl characterizes the park as “a protected island of... Read More

Somewhere between feelings of latent crisis and ennui, Maribeth Klein has a heart attack. Only she doesn’t realize that it is a heart attack—not until the emergency room attendants roll her into surgery and away from any sense that... Read More

This complex fantasy has its own unique mythos and style. Tracey R. Newman’s "Illusion" is a wild ride through various mythologies and ancient histories, centered on cosmic drama and reincarnation. Nickolaus Piper, a famed University... Read More

Adolfo Kaminsky, A Forger’s Life is an impressive, attention-grabbing account of undermining corrupt and murderous governments. The Nazi occupation of France forced Adolfo Kaminsky, a brilliant young student fascinated by chemistry and... Read More