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These volumes’ lyric and reflective lines cry out against oppression, war, and annihilation and praise the complexity and absurdity of human existence.
Rimmer’s helpful and timely work is an important tool for understanding the power of kindness in daily interactions. A recommended purchase for any professional development collection.
A robust visually enriched resource that offers detailed lessons about geography, history, and the people who have shaped North America over millennia.
An outstanding translation of one of the most important and influential books of the last 150+ years. The quality of editing, the copious explication, and the stellar supporting documents result in a translation that will be definitive for decades. Serious readers with extensive knowledge of economics, political science, philosophy, and theory will benefit most from this rendition, but novices will be able to follow along too.
With detailed instructions, up-close photographs, and easy-to-understand illustrations, this volume will be especially welcome in public or special collections libraries. Best suited for librarians, book dealers, and ambitious collectors.
Drawing on both primary sources and academic theory, Maxwell makes a compelling argument that is both relevant and moving. This book will appeal most to advanced readers and researchers interested either in Carson’s life and work or the interplay between queer and environmental theory.
Kennedy’s efforts to find out what happened to Goddard after she faded from public life uncover not only personal details but also an in-depth history of the treatment of women survivors of sexual assault and other crimes. Readers with an interest in police procedure or true crime will find this book fascinating.
Hawkins’s memoir is deeply reflective and transparent about his personal story and family history, sharing the love, restrictions, violence, and trauma he experienced throughout his life as a Black man living in a post–civil rights movement world. This work is vitally important and essential to understanding the magnitude of the impact of racism and violence.
A distinctive, memorable story that powerfully shows what it takes to survive as a political prisoner in the U.S. Pair with Better, Not Bitter by Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Exonerated Five.
A must-purchase for academic libraries with extensive Southern history or women’s studies collections. Public libraries in the South that are interested in regional history or agricultural heritage will also find this title of high interest.
Many details of Christophe’s life remain murky, but Daut’s research is outstanding. She has unearthed new sources in Caribbean and European archives, and she weighs all evidence carefully and reaches judicious conclusions. This book’s depth of detail may daunt general audiences, but it is a must-read for scholars.
Sklansky’s impactful, crisply written study makes a cogent argument for criminal justice reform as a means to preserve U.S. democracy. Readers interested in criminal justice reform and the legal system will enjoy checking out this title.
Heath’s clear writing will appeal to business readers, but there’s enough research to give the book some academic heft as well. Its focus on making business changes that can have a lasting impact on employees separates the book from other titles about organizational change.
Albertus, who advocates progressive values, has written a book that will be of interest to readers interested in how liberal goals can be achieved through land reform, as well as those interested in changes to land ownership in such places as South America, Australia, India, and Italy.
Scholarly, accessible, and engaging, this superb study will appeal to most history lovers, especially in an age where ethnic cleansing is common. A historical quest that’s also a riveting story that’s seldom heard.
A welcome contribution to the study of Roman law and Cicero. Osgood aptly demonstrates how the Roman government, guided by Cicero, sought to reinstall its system of law and order to reassure long-suffering citizens who had endured a protracted, unprecedented era of civil discord.
A stunning debut memoir and celebration of an unconventional family that will appeal to readers interested in offbeat family memoirs and humorous nonfiction. Give to readers who enjoyed Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?? by Séamas O’Reilly.
This well-written and engaging memoir is recommended for readers wishing to better understand the experience of mental illness or anyone who can relate to Epum’s search for belonging.
Baker’s book demonstrates how the entrepreneurial spirit evolved in the U.S. to create today’s gig economy. It will appeal to both entrepreneurial readers and students of the history of entrepreneurship.
The book’s psychological lens provides a unique perspective for regular readers of astrology, and the quippy title will surely snag the astrology-curious; both will find a supportive, engagingly written, and informative discourse.
This recommended philosophical exploration of the current human labor cost of AI deepens the conversation around the promise and future of this type of technology.
While this isn’t a ground-breaking cookbook, it will please fans of the Elkaffases’ social media presence and readers who are looking for beautifully showcased Mediterranean dishes.
There are a number of excellent vegan cookbooks on the market, but fans of Howell’s restaurant and those interested in auditioning a more plant-based approach to eating will be enticed by the warmth and passion Howell infuses into her writing.
Sandor Ellix Katz’s James Beard Award–winning The Art of Fermentation (cited in Cooper’s bibliography) remains a touchstone on the topic, but the context Cooper provides on this subject as well as the book’s insight into techniques and in-depth instructions make this a valuable introduction for any home cook hoping to channel their inner Bill Nye the Science Guy in the kitchen.
This profound book provides a valuable way of considering a future in which humans collude with nonhuman symbionts. Will appeal to scholars in disciplines ranging from philosophy and computer science to neuroscience and evolutionary biology.
This introduction to Swiss suppers will be welcome in larger cookbook collections, a community with Swiss heritage, or those that focus on armchair travel.
This anthology delivers a profound exploration of history, literature, and emotions, but it requires some understanding of India’s many cultures to fully appreciate its depth. Still, it’s a rewarding read for those willing to engage with its complexities and dive into the worlds it explores.
Caplan highlights a treasure trove of vocalists and creators in this magisterial work that will prove immensely rewarding to serious opera scholars and those studying race relations and sociology in the 20th-century United States.
This book by an author with solid credentials invites readers to pray, eat unprocessed foods, exercise mindfully, and incorporate self-care into their routines. Readers may disagree with some of Nugent’s assertions, but overall, the advice is sensible.
For readers who liked Dottir by two-time CrossFit champion Katrin Davidsdottir with coauthor Rory McKernan. Fans of memoirs about women athletes who persevere in spite of obstacles will also enjoy.
A nice addition to the literature on the blessings of quietude. Iyer’s observations about people, places, and himself are beautifully written and may offer readers some reassurance about these troubled times.
With a wealth of unpublished juicy material that celebrity mavens will devour, this is a moving and tragic story of how mental illness derailed a stellar career.
A critical exploration of meeting users where they are and creating new pathways to health literacy success. This valuable resource highlights information professionals’ crucial role in helping users acquire health literacy skills to enhance their quality of life, physical well-being, and mental health. Highly recommended for academic libraries, public libraries, and health care institutions committed to improving health literacy.
This engrossing account of a musician’s transformation is a testament to the healing process and will engage listeners who seek to express their lived experiences without fear.
A welcome and refreshing exploration of the lives of medieval women achieved through exceptional prose and the use of stunningly appropriate images. Hollman’s presentation of these once forgotten lives is, indeed, an illuminating one.
Instead of laying out a political critique, Fielder makes capitalism’s role in childbirth feel personal, underlining the emotional and ethical demands of the field. Her book offers a powerful call for more compassionate policies and practices, which highlight the importance of dignity, autonomy, and support for individuals in this profoundly personal journey.
Recommended as an invaluable resource for readers invested in the future of American higher education. Bollinger’s reflections illustrate the ongoing relevance of academic debates about the First Amendment.
A thoughtful look at Emma Jung in her own right that will be a useful volume for readers wanting to know more about her life and fascinating work. This collection lets her speak for herself.
More a history than an art history, this concise and well-written book smoothly follows the murals from conception to completion to their subsequent evolution into a beloved San Francisco landmark, highlighting their treatment by art critics and historians over the years. It’s beautifully illustrated with photographs of the artists and the murals in various stages of completion.
This is an advanced text that will be of interest to readers with an active Zen practice or a solid understanding of basic Zen principles and historical figures. It makes a strong addition to collections.
Narrative journalism at its best. This book will resonate with basketball enthusiasts and those interested in the intense stakes of college athletic recruitment.
A poignant companion work to an important and significant exhibition and an essential contextual experience for librarians, students, artists, museum educators, historians, and the general public.
Ron Chernow writes an epic biography about Mark Twain, Tourmaline offers a biography of activist Marsha P. Johnson, and Michelle Young reveals French Resistance hero Rose Valland's life as a spy.
American women pilots who flew during World War II, the Battle of Midway, the Underground Railroad’s maritime origins, and the lead up to Abraham Lincoln’s decision to go to war are explored in this month's titles.
While encyclopedic in structure, this is a readable work that adds to readers’ knowledge of viticulture and the processes that make wine what it is. The book has an excellent, well-cited index and an extensive bibliography too. Aspiring or current wine connoisseurs will want this on their shelves.
This title expertly shows that breaking bread together can be a joyful experience without the roast. It is a well-written addition to the literature of food ethics.
Smith’s passion for coral reefs, their inhabitants, and their protection shines through in this gorgeous, fascinating, informative, immersive book. Divers (and readers who would rather appreciate remote underwater habitats from the comfort of home) will cherish this book.
This poetry collection about self-discovery offers readers a sense of camaraderie in its down-to-earth humor and keen emotional insights. This lyrical blend will resonate deeply with readers. It’s a collection that’s both memorable and refreshingly real.