Mariner Books

In 1936, originally intending merely to report on the Spanish Civil War as a journalist, George Orwell found himself…

The wild 1970s in San Francisco are perfectly captured by Alia Volz, who grew up during them, sharing her stroller with…

During the 1970s, a notorious underground bakery in San Francisco called Sticky Fingers distributed thousands…

We gravitate toward people like us; it’s human nature. Race, class, and gender shape our social identities, and thus…

Many consider humans to be evolutions greatest creation. So why does our bodies have so many flaws? Between bad knees,…

Practical advice for birdwatchers and those new to the hobby, focusing on attracting and feeding birds in your backyard.…

A riveting look at the inner workings of the New York Yankees, the world’s most famous and wealthy sports franchise.…

Author Avi Loeb presents a new book explaining why humanity must become an interstellar species for survival. Loeb…

Just Add Water is the remarkable story of Marzo’s rise to the top of the pro surfing world—and the personal trials…

In the 1880s, as the European powers were carving up Africa, King Leopold Ii of Belgium seized for himself the vast and…

Koresh paints a psychological portrait of one of the most infamous cult leaders of the 1990's through drawing on new,…

Giving shape to the deep depression that pervaded Lincoln's adult life, Joshua Wolf Shenk's Lincoln's Melancholy reveals…

A human can last about 10 days with no food but without water they can only survive for around 3 days. Water is vital,…

A hilariously honest parenting guide written by a regular mom who doesn’t always know WTF she’s doing. Just like…

This vivid account recounts the largest act of civil disobedience in US history, the Mayday Tribe blockade of Washington…

Do you ever wonder why you're justifying something foolish you did? Why is it so hard to admit that you've made a…

Long after The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings were published, Tolkien continued to write about Middle Earth for decades.…

An inspirational nonfiction book, reporting an exploration of how scientists from around the world are harnessing local…

A detailed history of the Japanese "shadow warriors," ninjas, who were once some of the world's most feared warriors.…

From a racing heart and dry mouth to shallow breathing and difficulty concentrating, anxiety can take many forms, but…

Any bird watcher or naturalist will tell you that bird songs and calls are one of the most important field marks in…

This guide provides detailed descriptions of various insect orders, families, and species, supported by 1,300…

A Peterson Field Guide to Western Trees provides detailed descriptions of 387 different species of trees, grouping them…

This condensed version of the famous Peterson Field Guide is a perfect first book for the beginning naturalist. Ideal…

Where do you begin trying to learn how to identify birds? With so many species and so many resources, it can be…

In this insightful memoir, Andy Warhol shares his unique perspectives on various aspects of life, including love, fame,…

Self-care, wellness, and feeling beautiful transcends time, boundaries, and binaries—and pretty boys can change the…

This unconventional guide to English, drawn from the author’s cross-country adventures, explores various grammatical…

Schlosser explores America's underground market, looking at its intersections with America's sanctioned market and how…

Richard Brautigan was a visionary weirdo and iconic author of the sixties in California and Pacific Northwest. This is…