2022 Releases

Edited by Valerie BoydFrom the acclaimed author Alice Walker — winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize — comes an unprecedented compilation of four decades' worth of...

Pandemics and XenophobiaThis book explores prejudice towards groups who are thought to have caused and spread the COVID-19 virus.The book examines four cases around the world: the residents of Wuhan,...

The Story of an American MasterpieceFrom a superstar academic and cultural critic, an exploration of Alice Walker's critically acclaimed and controversial novel The Color PurpleIn 1982, Alice Walker made history...

Book Reviewing in Uncertain Times An inside look at the politics of book reviewing, from the assignment and writing of reviews to why critics think we should listen to what...

‘It has been over 100 years since our father was born, 80 years since Father enlisted in the AIF, and over 60 years since he died. How do we go...

A Political BiographyIn 2014, Joko Widodo — popularly known as Jokowi — was elected the seventh president of the Republic of Indonesia, going on to win a second five-year term...

Caribbean-British Art 1950s – NowThis fascinating book traces the connection between Britain and the Caribbean in the visual arts from the 1950s to today, a social and cultural history more...

Bestselling author and Sundance award-winning director Questlove offers a thrilling, music-driven ride through the last fifty years of American history. In Music Is History, bestselling author and Sundance award-winning director...

Essential Pocket ClassicsKahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a timeless classic, a guiding light of spiritual fiction that has shaped the hearts and souls of readers since it was first published...

How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the WorkplaceIn these tumultuous times, as workplaces across the nation struggle to become truly inclusive, women of color need frank talk and honest...

For many, the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the horrific eight minutes and 46 seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George...

Nationalism and the Fate of DemocracyThere are over a billion Indians alive today. But are some more Indian than others?To answer this question, one that is central to the identity...

Without fungi, the world as we know it would not exist.The kingdom of fungi has survived all five major extinction events. They are the architects of the natural world, integral...

The Best Dishes from Thailand, Japan, China and More Made Simple Turn your favorite Asian flavors into healthy, affordable and satisfying meals that fit your plant-based lifestyle with ease. If...

Make yourself heard. Having your voice heard at work can be challenging, whether you're confronting a colleague about an inappropriate comment or trying to avoid being talked over by a...

A GUIDE TO LIVING BOLDLYRevered as much for her fierce spirit as she is for her art, Frida Kahlo stands today as a feminist symbol of daring creativity. Her paintings...

By Daniel Browning, Léuli Eshraghi, Isobel Parker Philip and Michael MossmanDaniel Boyd (b 1982) is one of Australia's most acclaimed young artists. His practice is internationally recognised for its manifold...

Explores the passions and contradictions — both human and political — that turned the prolific and brilliant painter Diego Rivera into an increasingly universal cultural figureDiego Rivera was a revolutionary...

The 10 G.O.A.T. Teams That Changed the NBA ForeverWhat turns a winning team into a dynasty? For many, legitimate dynasties are teams that not only won two or more titles...

Lost and Found at GuantanamoAt the age of 18, Mansoor Adayfi left his home in Yemen for a cultural mission to Afghanistan. He never returned. Kidnapped by warlords and then...

Learn to take incredible portraits & moreWhatever type of device you use to take pictures — whether a phone or a pro-spec digital camera — the most compelling subject is...

Pop culture is the Pandora's Box of our lives. Racism, wealth, poverty, beauty, inclusion, exclusion, and hope — all of these intractable and unavoidable features course through the media we...

The Story of May Hunt‘Nanna was an imposing woman. She was large and dark, with strong arms and silver hair that fell to her waist ... Her scars bore testament...

A collection of the most important essays of D.T. Suzuki, the leading authority on Buddhism of the twentieth century. Essays in Zen Buddhism was the first book to fully introduce...

A Musical Journey Through Modern Black BritainMusic can carry the stories of history like a message in a bottle.Lord Kitchener, Neneh Cherry, Smiley Culture, Stormzy . . . Groundbreaking musicians...

**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** We’ve all been on promising dates that left us feeling worse in the long run, suffered from breakups we might have mishandled, or stayed in relationships...

A puddle of water on a highway changed Dinesh Palipana's life forever. Halfway through medical school, Dinesh was involved in a catastrophic car accident that caused a cervical spinal cord...

How I Survived the Horrors of the Forgotten HolocaustOtto Rosenberg is 9 and living in Berlin, poor but happy, when his family are first detained. All around them, Sinti and...

A Memoir of Love and Other MisadventuresYou can’t choose who you fall in love with, they say.If only it were that simple.Growing up in Walsall in the 1990s, Huma straddled...

The Extraordinary Use of Ordinary WordsLanguage is a powerful tool that can unite, engage, and move people to action. It’s all in what you choose to say, and how you...

Sexually transmitted diseases have been hidden players in our lives for the whole of human history, with roles in everything from World War II to the growth of the Internet...

A Rap Story Before Talib Kweli became a world-renowned hip-hop artist, he was a Brooklyn kid who liked to cut class, spit rhymes, and wander the streets of Greenwich Village...

How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill WomenExplore real women’s tales of healthcare trauma and medical misogyny with this meticulously researched, in-depth examination of the women’s health crisis in America...

Translated by Nathan CollinsThe ferociously talented Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, shares his perspective on the stories and movies that influence his work!Ever since he...

A Practical Guide to Kickstarting Your BusinessIt’s time to make your ideas a reality. Because if not now, when?• Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there about...

A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Healing KindnessA passionate call for radical change through courage, community and fierce love, from a leading faith leader.We are living in an age...

Illustrated by Chante TimothyThis is NOT a book about what to wear, how to put on make-up or pose for a photo. This is a book about what it means...

A celebratory 20th anniversary edition of this landmark collection from Black writers across the literary spectrumThis ground-breaking anthology was first published twenty years ago, into a different literary landscape. Showcasing...

The Paradoxes of Chinese StruggleA major new contribution to the study of China's revolutions and counterrevolutions over the past century.Over recent decades China has experienced massive change and development. China...

Meditation and Wisdom for Modern TimesA practical guide to the life-changing benefits of meditation from leading Buddhist masterLama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, the leading Buddhist monk in the UK, shares his...

Race, History and Changing the Money Game that's RiggedAn essential breakdown of the economic and social injustices faced by Black people, based on the viral video by writer, director and...

Easy Recipes and Time-Saving Tips for a Healthier, Stress-Free Life: A CookbookThe beloved actress and star of the digital series Quick Fix saves you time and energy with her favorite...

Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora [A Cookbook]A beautiful, rich, and groundbreaking book exploring Black foodways within America and around the world, curated by food activist and...

An accessible guide to time-honored Indigenous wisdom, healing recipes, and wellness rituals for modern life from an experienced curandera.In Earth Medicines, Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, a curandera (or traditional healer) who...

The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy Translated by Stephen F. Kaufman The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the best known book on military strategy...

A History of Literacy, Learning and Educational RevolutionsIn this magisterial cultural history of the Palestinians, Nur Masalha illuminates the entire history of Palestinian learning with specific reference to writing, education,...

The Shah, the Opposition, and the US, 1953-1968The Shah's gradual transition to dictatorship after the 1953 coup in Iran, and its far-reaching consequencesIn this detailed political history of Iran from...

The Visionary Life of John von NeumannAn exhilarating new biography of John von Neumann — the lost genius who invented our worldThe smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains....

The celebrated CNN journalist and leading global commentator examines how COVID-19 will fundamentally reshape our worldSince the end of the Cold War, the world has been shaken to its core...

The go-to book on heart health by a world leading CardiologistKeeping Your Heart Healthy is a short, practical, guide to heart disease from one of the world's leading cardiologists.From hypertension,...