Sociology

This is a sobering work of investigative reporting on logging practices that are too common nowadays. Author Lyndsie…

A woman in her forties, feeling stuck in life, embarks on a transformative journey across Japan, Kenya, and Italy,…

Fruit trees don't just grow in orchards. All over the world, fruit often grows in heavily urban areas, but the trees can…

Offering humorous and insightful advice on embracing life and aging joyfully, building on the concept of "death…

Channel the wisdom of Athena or the ruthlessness of the Morrigan in Women of Myth. This collection of 50 stories from…

George Jackson, a political activist and revolutionary, was killed by prison guards during an alleged escape attempt in…

The #MeToo movement brought attention to sexual violence, but the focus on the offenders and their trials left…

As social media has broadened its grasp on humans all over the earth, one of any number of unfortunate side effects has…

Author Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms and a 2019 Top 10 CNN Hero, shares how she and hundreds of women she has…

This guide encourages readers to consider a life without alcohol, reframing the decision to stop drinking as a mindful…

American spirituality is a rich and diverse tapestry, woven together from threads of many different cultures and…

This book traces a history of a place that dates back over 500 years, looking at the first Jewish ghetto to the present…

This picture book biography celebrates Aretha Franklin's profound impact on the Civil Rights Movement as a powerful…

In this fun and humorous collection, two unlikely rap stars—HIP, a slow-rapping turtle, and HOP, a fast-rapping…

This social development guide helps children navigate the complexities of friendships, addressing common challenges they…

This book is a presentation on the significance of well-designed objects in our digital age, from a renowned curator…

They say the only constant is change. But how do some changes become lasting, and how do some attempts at change fail…

Here, the reader will get an expansive look at the history of what we eat, and how history itself has been shaped by the…

Using real-world stories supported by scientific research, Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias assesses whether or…

The story of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man is well-known, but the factors behind her and…

In this one of a kind book, author Juniper Fitzgerald combines elements of memoir, sociological theory,…

This collection of essays from New York Times contributor Maya Phillips spans three decades of fandom, using pop culture…

As a society, we obsess over our health, our bodies, and death. From eating more kale to anti-aging products or…

Emotions, huh? If you works that look at history in the way Sapiens does or just fresh approaches at history, take a sec…

What's the first component of a first impression? Sure, there're nonverbal cues, but usually it starts with a greeting!…

What had initially started 5 years previously as a task to illustrate the first headline she read of the day exploded…

A journey of reinventing our global food system. As climate change continues to affect our planet, professor Little…

Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic is a comprehensive guide to contemporary folk traditions from all…

In this unsparing look at the cosmetic surgery industry, author Laurie Essig confronts the supremely capitalistic…