Abolish Rent
Tracy Rosenthal
Abolish Rent is a powerful call to action, urging readers to challenge the current housing system and reclaim sovereignty over our shared spaces. Through meticulous research and compelling narratives, the authors expose the exploitative nature of rent and offer a roadmap for building a tenant-powered movement capable of winning radical change.
Adults in the Room
Yanis Varoufakis
A blistering, personal account by world-famous economist Yanis Varoufakis, revealing the hidden agenda within Europe's corridors of power. As the former finance minister of Greece, Varoufakis exposes the behind-closed-doors dealings and the tragic suppression of Greece's democratic uprising, serving as an urgent wake-up call to renew European democracy before it's too late.
Afropean
Johny Pitts
A journey through Europe exploring Black European identity, culture, and history. Johny Pitts travels through cities like Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Marseille, encountering diverse communities and untold stories, challenging conventional notions of European identity and multiculturalism.
After Gandhi
Ramachandra Guha
A comprehensive historical account of India after Gandhi, exploring the social conflicts, political developments, and the forces that have shaped the world's largest democracy. It delves into the challenges of maintaining unity and democracy in a diverse and often divided nation.
After the Fall
Ben Rhodes
A journey from the wake of a historic presidency to a world that looked at America and saw that presidency’s opposite. An effort to relearn what it means to be an American in a world gone wrong. This book represents the author's own experience of these things, it is inevitably incomplete. We are all inherently limited in our perspective, shaped by our own history. But by recognizing ourselves in others, we can expand our own lens of vision. Perhaps we can also see our own shortcomings more clearly.
Age of Discovery
Ian Goldin
An exploration of the parallels between the Renaissance and the present day, examining the risks and rewards of global entanglement and human development. It delves into the forces of inclusion and exclusion, the flourishing of genius, and the systemic risks that define our age, offering perspective on how we can navigate this new era.
Alex & Me
Irene M. Pepperberg
A scientist recounts her thirty-year journey of discovery and companionship with Alex, an African Grey parrot, revealing the bird's remarkable cognitive abilities and the profound impact he had on our understanding of animal intelligence. This is a story of groundbreaking research, unexpected emotional bonds, and the extraordinary connection between humans and animals.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot
Step back in time to the Yorkshire Dales and experience the heartwarming and humorous adventures of a young veterinary surgeon in the 1930s. From challenging calvings to eccentric farmers and unforgettable animal characters, this memoir captures the essence of rural life and the enduring bond between humans and animals.