Social sciences

From the environmental activist, consumer advocate, and renowned crusader--a stirring call to action that gives us the tools we need to take action ourselves, to make our voices heard, to ensure our water is safe, and to finally bring about change. Clean water is as basic to life on planet Earth as hydrogen or oxygen.

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled quiet, it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention

From the most miserable and dangerous work environments to conquering the fine salons in all corners of the world. True Fit – A Collected History of Denim is the story of the origin and evolution of jeans and of the people behind the garments. Viktor Fredbäck is a Swedish jeans collector who goes to the Nevada desert and digs up 19th century jeans from disused silver mines. Follow along on his journey.

Presenting the essential writings of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde, Sister Outsider celebrates an influential voice in twentieth-century literature. “[Lorde's] works will be important to those truly interested in growing up sensitive, intelligent, and aware.”—The New York Times In this charged collection of fifteen essays and speeches, Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism

If so, you may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)--like an estimated 8 million adults in this country. Physician-researcher Dr. Lidia Zylowska has created an 8-step program for using mindfulness practice (attention and awareness training) to overcome the symptoms of ADHD.

Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse is Volume 1 of a satirical poetry collection from award-winning actor and bestselling author John Lithgow. Chronicling the last few raucous years in American politics, Lithgow takes readers verse by verse through the history of Donald Trump's presidency.

Following the success of New York Times bestseller Dumpty comes Volume 2 of award-winning actor and national bestselling author John Lithgow’s next book of satirical poetry chronicling the era of Trump madness.

An internationally acclaimed author and philosopher, Marianne Williamson reveals how we each can become a miracle worker by accepting the "God" within us and by the expression of love. Whether our psychic pain is in the area of relationships, career or health, Williamson shows us how love is the potent force, the key to inner peace, and how by practicing love we can make our own lives more fulfill

In a fast-paced world, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could slow down and enjoy a life with less pressure, less stress, and more time for the things you love?  Sweden is ranked in the top three of the world’s happiest places to live, and lagom, which means “not too much and not too little—just right,” is the Swedish philosophy for enjoying balance in every aspect of

From the internationally best-selling author of the acclaimed novel The Power of the Dog comesThe Cartel, a gripping, true-to-life, ripped-from-the-headlines epic story of power, corruption, revenge, and justice spanning the past decade of the Mexican-American drug wars.

An urgent examination of how disruptive politics, technology, and art are capsizing old assumptions in a great wave of change breaking over today´s world, creating both opportunity and peril—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning critic and author of the New York Times bestseller The Death of Truth.   “In this dazzling and brilliant book, Michiko Kakutani explains the cascading chaos o

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this honest, friendly, and shame-free guide, the creator of the award-winning YouTube channel How to ADHD shares the hard-won insights and practical strategies that have helped her survive, even thrive, in a world not built for her brain. “The world of ADHD has been waiting for this book with bated breath for many years. If there´s a fairy godmother of our lot,

"For anyone wanting to find out more about the world we live in . . . there is one simple answer: read Noam Chomsky." -The New Statesman

From one of the world's most prominent thinkers comes an urgent warning of the threat that U.S. power poses to humanity's future as well as a sharp indictment of both American foreign policy and the national myths that support it. 

A bold, brilliant manifesto for creative freedom and gender equality — as powerful and relevant today as when it was first published. In this visionary extended essay, Virginia Woolf explores the profound connection between women and fiction — and the economic and social barriers that have historically silenced female voices.

The Yellow Wallpaper, first published in January 1892, is regarded as an important piece of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental. It explores key issues imposed by the patriarchal society and paved the way for other leading feminist writers; Sylvia Plath and Alice Walker. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics

Alaska Thunderf--k spills the tea on her meteoric rise from timid Pennsylvania kid to drag superstar in this intimate photographic memoir that will appeal to diehard Alaska admirers and broader drag fans alike.