Straightforward and approachable, this book debunks the myth of instant karma in Western popular culture. Many Westerners tend to either dismiss karma out-of-hand or use it casually to lend the weight of the ages to simplistic truisms... Read More

Presenting an alternate theory of the rise of the human mind, this book will appeal to fans of the ancient Mayan calendar. "The Global Mind and the Rise of Civilization" attempts to explain the development of every human mental... Read More

Giesecke reveals the deep roots of humans’ connection to plants and highlights the Roman and Greek belief that all life, from people to poppies, contains the divine. Why does myrrh weep a sweet-smelling sap? According to classical... Read More

A visual narrative of photographs accompanies an inquisitive written narrative to show the link between rural and urban landscapes. Who has the right to decide how land in the Southwest is used? Homeowners or developers, Native Americans... Read More

Oviatt has created a compelling world with terrifying monsters to fight and personal trials to overcome. "New Age Lamians", by Didi Oviatt, introduces Jackson Bellony, a young man on the cusp of adulthood. Jack is content with his simple... Read More

Serious observations paired with a cynical voice call out the “bullshit” in politics. On the first reading of "The Dictionary of American Political Bullshit" by Stephen L. Goldstein, one might be tempted to include this very book in... Read More

The Dracula we’ve never known was more than just a bloodsucker; Augustyn gives us the details. To most, the name Dracula calls up old black-and-white horror movies, as well as the pop cultural artifacts they spawned, that feature this... Read More

Set in Norway during the 1940 German occupation, this heartrending, heartpounding tale follows eleven-year-old Mari and her dog, Odin, as they face the dangers of the Nazis and of growing up. Teeming with emotion, the quiet narrative... Read More