At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, John Carlos stood on the medalists’ podium and thrust his black-gloved fist into the air to make a political statement. Carlos, the bronze-medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and... Read More

Ten-year-old Sasha, whose Russian immigrant mother cleans offices, routinely comes home from school to an empty, triple-locked apartment. On the day before her project about the Brooklyn Bridge is due, Sasha discovers she doesn’t have... Read More

Imagine a science that strives to promote flourishing and fulfillment for individuals and groups at all social levels, a science that studies what makes life worth living: the science of positive psychology. Traits such as optimism,... Read More

The nation’s youth are not only our future but our present, and we will not solve any pressing social problems without their active, creative participation and leadership, say the authors of Helping Teens Stop Violence, Build Community... Read More

“I will treat anyone anywhere any time, so long as they cannot pay.” For over four decades this mantra has driven Dr. Glenn Geelhoed to lead medical missions to treat patients and train medical personnel throughout the developing... Read More

This book is for those who have tried to convince themselves that their relationship with their spouse, child, or other significant person would be better if only that person would change. And that they must help show that person how to... Read More

What happens when youthful lives are saturated by corporate interests that promote consumption, competition, hierarchy, sexism, homophobia, racism, and contempt for equality? What can educators do to balance these influences? How can... Read More

The monumentally popular state quarters are the fifty-six unique creations honored in the colorful book, Quarterama: Ideas & Designs of American’s State Quarters. A tribute to each of the fifty states, in the order they entered the... Read More