Books – Detail

From bestselling author of the Misewa Saga series David A. Robertson, this is the essential guide for all Canadians to understand how small and attainable acts towards reconciliation can make an enormous difference in our collective efforts to build a reconciled country.

This book explores Philadelphia’s lost and neglected cemeteries, revealing a hidden history of change, decay, and restoration.

A groundbreaking look at how ordinary people are fighting back against their local and state governments to keep their communities safe, by an award-winning journalist.

Winner of the Studs and Ida Terkel Prize

Recounts the incredible stories of more than fifty archaeological treasures recently found by ordinary people, and which are reshaping our understanding of British history.

A powerful read examining the lack of opportunity given to Black Americans due to structural racism, and how forgotten historical figures and the author's own family found a way to succeed despite the obstacles.

Bestselling author Julian Barnes illuminates the process of how minds are changed—about politics, books, words, memories, and more—in this wise and fascinating new book.

Illuminates how coffee tied the economic future of the early United States to the wider Atlantic world.

Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection, and hope. Each element is explored through short, inspiring, and craft-focused essays, followed by generative writing prompts.

A remarkable new talent in narrative nonfiction delivers the epic true story of a group of courageous grandmothers who fought to find their grandchildren who were stolen.

One of our most formidable literary critics explores how nine women artists flourished creatively in their final acts.

By one of Mexico's greatest contemporary writers, this investigation into state violence and mourning gives voice to the political experience of collective pain. Translated by Sarah Booker 

A tale of 2 NYC affordable housing co-ops’ struggle over privatization, public goods, and the future of American housing

Something is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Crooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines a light on the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows us how to fight back.

Instant New York Times bestseller

A marvelous new essay collection from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Somebody's Fool and The Destiny Thief.

The New York Times bestselling author of My Vanishing Country examines the modern political landscape and policies that are impacting Black families and communities and offers solutions for a better tomorrow.

A renowned plant expert explains how we can make urgent, positive changes to our cities that protect against and reduce global warming.

In "Street Haunting," one of Virginia Woolf's most evocative essays, the streets of London come alive as the sun sets and the lights begin to glow. Woolf embarks on an introspective journey through the city, transforming an ordinary walk into an exploration of self and the vast tapestry of life that unfurls around her.

An utterly unique and accessible introduction to the ancient principles of Taoism with the world's favourite bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friend Piglet.

A hotshot firefighter’s gripping firsthand account of a record-setting fire season.

A revelatory and joyous exploration of how one visionary inspired two-hundred years of art, poetry and protest by the acclaimed author of Albert and the Whale

This book is an essential read for urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of urban living. Ellsworth’s clear, accessible insights into complex issues make Wonder City a vital contribution to the discourse on urban development, appealing to a broad audience that cares about the dynamics and future of city life.