The first book-length study of the biblical villain Haman, examining his depiction across Judaism, Christianity, and IslamHaman, infamous as the antagonist in the book of Esther, appears as a villainous figure in virtually all varieties of Judaism,...

What Thoreau can teach us about working—why we do it, what it does to us, and how we can make it more meaningfulHenry at Work invites readers to rethink how we work today by exploring an aspect of Henry David Thoreau that has often been overlooked:...

Now in paperback! With over 60,000 hardcover copies in print, the astonishing collection about interconnectedness--between the human and nonhuman, ancestors and ourselvesfrom U.S. Poet Laureate and MacArthur Fellow Ada Limón. "I have always been too...

Established as a post-World War II response to conflict and fascism, the European Court of Human Rights is routinely characterized as the most successful human rights institution in the world. Based in Strasbourg, France, its jurisdiction extends to over...

How the urban-rural divide drives partisan polarization Why have Americans living in different places come to experience politics as a battle between “us” and “them”? In Rural Versus Urban, Suzanne Mettler and Trevor Brown argue that political...

Examining the essential role—and exploitation—of frontline workers across the food chain. Consumers are demanding a healthier and more sustainable food system. Yet labor is rarely part of the discussion. In Will Work for Food, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and...

A selection of Kentridge's works on migration, oppression and race, in South Africa and beyond, culminating in his new opera on artists fleeing France during World War IIPublished with LUMA Arles. The publication Je n'attends plus presents an ensemble of...

The first holistic analysis of the space, mindset, and inner workings of Silicon Valley in a generation.   Sometimes only an outsider can show how an industry works—and how that industry works upon the world. In Tech, sociologist Olivier Alexandre takes...

From two of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI—and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and productsConfused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You’re not...

"If you want to know God, sharpen your sense of the human." - Abraham Joshua Heschel Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was one of the great religious teachers and moral prophets of our time. Born in Warsaw to a long line of Hasidic rabbis, he chose...

Drawn from more than twenty of the books of Thich Nhat Hanh, these are the essential writings of one of the most popular spiritual writers of today. Thought-provoking and inspiring, this selection is aimed at the mind, body and spirit.-- Provided by...

A dazzling novel of one of America’s most celebrated photographers, Dorothea Lange, exploring the wild years in San Francisco that awakened her career-defining grit, compassion, and daring.“Jasmin Darznik expertly delivers an intriguing glimpse into the...

Mediterranea is a delicious deep-dive into the kitchens of the Med's most qualified cooks: its grandmothers. A colorful, sensory journey through the coastal region, this book is a celebration of one of the best food cultures of the world, packed with...

A luminous guide to navigating transition and impermanence rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of bardo. In a world where nothing lasts forever, how do we live? Life is perpetually, endlessly filled with change: new jobs and new loves,...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Darrow returns as Pierce Brown’s New York Times bestselling Red Rising series continues in the thrilling sequel to Dark Age.The Reaper is a legend, more myth than man: the savior of worlds, the leader of the Rising, the...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking exploration of the ancient rules women unwittingly follow in order to be considered “good,” revealing how the Seven Deadly Sins still control and distort our lives and illuminating a path toward a more...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A bold case for reimagining the American project and making American democracy real—from a formidable new voice in political journalism“The first thing I’ve read that provides a rigorous vision of how to refound this nation if we...

In the era of mass incarceration, over 600,000 people are released from federal or state prison each year, with many returning to chaotic living environments rife with violence. In these circumstances, how do former prisoners navigate reentering society?...

DELUXE EDITION—this gorgeous paperback release features romantic lavender sprayed edges, a beautiful color illustration, and a bonus short story!USA Today, Sunday Times, and Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne brings the Tomes & Tea series to a...

An invaluable guide to how to think―and not to think―about the future, by one of the premier futurists of our time.You may not know the name Nick Foster. But after just a moment of googling you’ll realize that he’s been shaping the missions of some of...