The focus on Irish themes proves the adage that the local is the universal. These are stories that concern us all. "All Over Ireland" features fourteen short stories by contemporary Irish writers, stories in which emigration is a... Read More
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
Featuring novel ideas communicated clearly, this book is likely to have broad appeal. Human impact on the environment has become a certainty. However, the idea that humans are a force separate from the environment may be a harmful one.... Read More
Luke Healy weaves the mesmerizing but disparate tales of two expeditions to the Arctic a hundred years ago, and a modern-day college professor facing a scandal, in his stunning debut graphic novel, "How to Survive in the North".... Read More
This is a useful and fun guide for travelers and art aficionados who want to experience New York’s legendary art scene. While it is doubtful that any book could ever encompass the sprawling, hydra-headed NYC art world, "Art and NYC" is... Read More
Reading this book will transform any ordinary barfly into the most knowledgeable and interesting person at the bar. Clearly written and meticulously organized, "Distilled Knowledge" is packed with interesting facts about the science of... Read More
Ethical Porn is bound to be controversial, but it includes great information given from a forceful perspective. “Dude, if you want your girlfriend to watch porn with you, you gotta be cool,” advises David J. Ley in his punchy new... Read More
Replete with expert advice, real examples, and useful tools, this book will empower shareholders. This superb handbook will help activist shareholders navigate corporate accountability. As CEO of As You Sow, a nonprofit organization that... Read More