Non-Fiction

In the tradition of Uzodinma Iweala's Beasts of No Nation by way of Christopher McDougall's Born to Run, this is the inspirational true story of the Ugandan boy soldier who became a world-renowned runner, then found his calling as director of a...

Book of the Year, The Royal African Society (UK)In the powerful travel-writing tradition of Ryszard Kapuoeciñski and V.S. Naipaul, a haunting memoir of a dangerous and disorienting year of self-discovery in one of the world's unhappiest countries. In...

A reader-friendly, fun, and practical guide to improving one's love life, career, health, and overall happiness with African American folk magick.In this groundbreaking book that places Rootwork in its rightful spot among other magickal traditions,...

Combining the ethical clarity of Jonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals with the disquieting vision of Alan Weissman's bestseller The World Without Us, a thought-provoking, entertaining exploration of a future where animal consumption is a thing of the...

We live with travel delays on congested roads, shipping delays on clogged railways, and delays on repairs and project approvals due to gridlocked leadership. And when we can't move, when goods are delayed, and when information networks can't connect,...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Plunge headfirst into the mapcap mayhem of...

Build bridges, foster better relationships, and establish a more inclusive school community. In her direct yet conversational style, Hedreich Nichols examines discriminatory classroom practices and offers strategies for eliminating them. You'll acquire...

Women are misunderstood. I've heard it many times, so have you. Fewer things are more frustrating than voicing concerns and not truly being heard. Or trying to express yourself, but not finding the right words."HER" is collection of poems that has become...

"Hart's argument that we need to drastically revise our current view of illegal drugs is both powerful and timely . . . when it comes to the legacy of this country's war on drugs, we should all share his outrage." --The New York Times Book Review From...

The poet and founder of the music collective Flowers for the Living pays tribute to all Black women by focusing on visionaries and leaders who are making history right now, including Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monae, Kamala Harris, Misty Copeland, Nikole...

Dr. Nay's unique conversational-style poetry fosters women empowerment in a motivational and personalized manner. She creatively addresses the female experience in an interactive approach, that allows the reader to self-reflect and connect with her...

Bring the Big Easy home with these simply irresistible recipes from Shrimp and Creamy Gouda Grits to Tasso, Pear, and Brie Pizza, Jambalaya Pot Pies for Two, and Spicy Crawfish Boil Soup! You don't have to live down south to enjoy some of your favorite...

The establishment of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission was a pioneering international event. Never had any country sought to move forward from despotism to democracy both by exposing the atrocities committed in the past and achieving...

Cook your "Sunday best" any day of the week with 100 recipes that celebrate the joy of home cooking and family meals, from Top Chef finalist Adrienne Cheatham. Chef Adrienne Cheatham spent her career cooking in some of the country's most prestigious...

Why technology is not an end in itself, and how cities can be "smart enough," using technology to promote democracy and equity.Smart cities, where technology is used to solve every problem, are hailed as futuristic urban utopias. We are promised that...