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Beyond Primates

by Peter Dabbene

The essays compiled in "Beyond Primates" are entertaining as they examine the topic of evolution, making use of extraordinary real-world examples. The science essays gathered in Rebecca Coffey’s "Beyond Primates" summarize new... Read More

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Hangin' Tough

by Joseph S. Pete

Hangin’ Tough is a knowledgeable essay collection that analyzes some of the biggest questions about boxing with aplomb. Jawed Akrim’s insightful essay collection Hangin’ Tough covers boxing world debates and discussions with humor.... Read More

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Butterflies

by Meredith Grahl Counts

Hermann Hesse wrote iconic, pensive novels, but he was also a butterfly collector. In "Butterflies", a charming book for nature and literature lovers, he marvels over the creatures up close. Excerpts concerning butterflies, selected from... Read More

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Not Too Late

by Jeff Fleischer

Edited by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua, the essays of "Not Too Late" work to transform climate change-based concerns into activism. Noting that climate change is wreaking havoc via catastrophes around the globe, and that... Read More

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Soil and Spirit

by Rachel Jagareski

Scott Chaskey’s elegant and spirited essay collection "Soil and Spirit" concerns the interconnectedness of elements and life forms. Studded with literary quotes, poetry, personal anecdotes, and scenes from a well-traveled life, these... Read More

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Surf the Seesaw

by Tripti Kandari

Personalized and informative, the self-help book "Surf the Seesaw" acknowledges that life can often be confusing; it suggests means of attaining personal balance in the face of perennial challenges. Drawing on personal experiences as... Read More

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