Humor, pop-culture references, and personal anecdotes turn this philosophical analysis of Judaism into a thoughtful, relatable critique. Ze’ev Maghen’s John Lennon and the Jews: A Philosophical Rampage covers a lot of philosophical... Read More

In Jankel’s persuasive model, an attitude shift allows creatives to approach problems with peace and presence. “Every time I felt the juiciness of life fade after an amazing moment,” writes Nick Seneca Jankel, “it has sparked me... Read More

Hempleman-Adams’s attraction to far-flung landscapes underpins this capable portrayal of resilience. David Hempleman-Adams is a British industrialist and adventurer who scaled the world’s Seven Summits and walked to the geographic... Read More

Fausch conveys elegantly his reverence of rivers in this clarion call for conservation. In For the Love of Rivers: A Scientist’s Journey, Kurt D. Fausch weaves stories and insights from a career immersed in the ecology of rivers with... Read More

Personal stories, hard facts, and illuminative illustrations each contribute to this engaging examination of our microbial overlords. Our oldest ancestors are not hominids, fish with legs, or even cockroaches. No, all terrestrial life... Read More

Refocusing attention on tropical rain forests, Martin’s exposé reveals the extent to which these forests are impacted by climate change. On the Edge: The State and Fate of the World’s Tropical Rainforests is the 34th report to the... Read More

"Finding Abbey" intertwines both biography and memoir, and Prentiss does an admirable job of giving equal consideration to both. In Finding Abbey: The Search For Edward Abbey and His Desert Grave, Sean Prentiss retraces his search to... Read More

This thorough and convincing guide incorporates a rejuvenating mindfulness to encourage productivity and enjoyment of the everyday. Management guru Devora Zack realized she hit the rock bottom of multitasking when she found herself... Read More