This is a concise clarion call to action against the rise of COPD. Many readers will be familiar with images of residents of Beijing or Tokyo wearing face masks as they walk outside, but few have heard the story of how the combined... Read More

Leu explains chemical processes in understandable terms, using illustrations and photos to further his arguments. In his new book, "The Myths of Safe Pesticides", André Leu makes a powerful case against using agricultural chemicals.... Read More

A fun cat-and-mouse caper discusses American temptations through witty dialogue and a clever plot. Fast-paced and funny, John Morton’s "The Elephant on Sixth Street" is a classic caper wrapped around a social commentary on the... Read More

Piranhas Like S’mores will strike a chord with all readers as it portrays life events that are as funny as they are sad. Inside Piranhas Like S’mores by JZ Bingham, young readers find a fun caper that navigates the tricky landscape... Read More

This fascinating assessment of our waste-based way of life equips us with knowledge on what to do about it. Tom Szaky’s "Outsmart Waste" is a very smart book about a dirty topic. As founder of TerraCycle, a company that devised a... Read More

It’s perhaps a bit disingenuous for Angela Pelster to declare that her marvelous collection of essays is not a memoir. She might argue that nature is the principle subject, with an emphasis on trees; trees communicating with one... Read More

It’s hard not to be shocked by the insider observations present in this timely and thought-provoking book. Timely and thought-provoking, "Damaged Care" is an insider’s look at the pros and cons of state-run and privately managed... Read More

From a childhood in Ghana through a career devoted to African politics, this memoir blends humor and rich detail to introduce a unique perspective on civic duty. "In the Shadows of Politics" is a deeply personal and uniquely voiced... Read More