This sexually charged cautionary tale deftly uses interior monologue and psychological tension. Nelly Arcan writes with keen insight into the lives of young adults in contemporary Montreal. "Breakneck" chronicles the jaded lives of two... Read More
Micro-discussions of dream symbols reveal this book to be more than mere reference material; it will lead dreamers to learn something about their lives in the waking world. Llewellyn’s Complete Dictionary of Dreams, by Michael Lennox,... Read More
Identity, specifically the danger of defining oneself according to the values and visions of others, is the thematic pulse of Smith’s memoir. To read Michael V. Smith’s "My Body Is Yours" is to accompany him on an intimate journey in... Read More
A professor of communication tackles the loneliness epidemic with stories and science. “As a group, we Americans are starved for affection,” Kory Floyd, professor at Arizona State University’s Communication Sciences Lab, reveals in... Read More
Bowens’s research and interviews with farmers of color offer hope for the future of American farms and families. If you’re interested in local, farm-to-table food systems, you’ve probably read some of Michael Pollan’s or Joel... Read More
After her forty years of teaching, Smith’s keen understanding of the literary canon makes her the perfect candidate to write this humorous and insightful book. “While there are differences in what students at each grade level respond... 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