In "Gulf Stream Chronicles", the late David S. Lee describes the great variety of animal life living in and near the gulf-­stream waters off the coast of North Carolina. His essays examine species like the leatherback turtle, pilot... Read More

Troubling statistics about the number of animal species lost every year have become sadly commonplace, and "The Annihilation of Nature" blends words and pictures in a moving account of this sixth mass extinction. The authors explain some... Read More

This alternate history of WWII is also a reflection on modern-day economic and social missteps. There’s no better villain than Hitler around whom to spin an alternate history novel, but Andrew Blencowe plays a trick on mad Adolf even... Read More

This colorful picture book teaches lessons about kindness and slowing down to smell the roses, all in an upbeat read-aloud format. JouJou McVue is a young girl who unintentionally teaches her father a lesson one Saturday morning about... Read More

This is a short, easy-to-read, and enjoyable refresher on Buddhist principles and the mindful life. In our reactionary world of instant media and hyper-partisan politics, it’s refreshing to come across a quiet and concise meditation on... Read More

Though he doesn’t loom large in world history, Bankovičs embodies the everyday men and women whose stories need to be told. Vilnis Bankovičs distills almost a decade of war recollections into an eloquent and heartfelt memoir, Driven... Read More

A new guide to charitable work and global giving provides inspiration and guidance to those who want to live a more charitable life. For those overwhelmed by depressing global news reports or who are facing disillusionment, authors Jim... Read More

"Flat World Navigation" is an indispensable text for aspiring entrepreneurs. To ignore the unceasing democratization of digital technology, information, and capital is to slowly render yourself and your business model obsolete. It’s a... Read More