A nonpartisan guide to maintaining respectful relationships across political, cultural, and racial divides.Starred Review in Library Journal!As seen in USA Today!"A guide to elevating political discourse in America... Empowering." — KirkusFinalist for Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the Current Events category!Gold Medalist for IPPY Book Awards in the Current Events category!Once pitted as adversar...

It was when traveling on assignment in India that journalist Stephen Henderson first learned of soup kitchens operated by Sikh houses of worship (or gurudwaras). After volunteering for a week at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi—which feeds 20,000 men, women, and children every day—Henderson became curious to research global gastrophilanthropy, or the very different ways in which hungry people are served free meals around the world. When newspaper and magazine work dispatched him to plac...

The decline and resurgence of a storied Midwestern city as seen through the eyes of a seasoned journalist, union activist, and Detroit devotee.Winner, Saginaw Valley State University's 2025-2026 Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for LiteratureReflecting on his life's work as a reporter, including thirty-two years with the Detroit Free Press, journalist John Gallagher merges memoir with an insider's account of the challenges facing Detroit and ot...

Perhaps one of the most influential Canadian premiers of the Twentieth Century and one of the leading political intellectuals of his generation, Angus L. Macdonald dominated politics in Nova Scotia for more than twenty years, serving as premier from 1933 to 1940 and again from 1945 until his death in 1954. One rival referred to him as "the pope" out of respect for his political infallibility. From 1940 to 1945 Macdonald guided Canada's war effort at sea as Minister of National Defence for ...

Once pitted as adversarial counterparts as the opinion editors of Detroit's right- and left-leaning newspapers, veteran journalists Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson join forces in this groundbreaking work to champion a novel approach to political discourse. Finley, a resolute conservative, and Henderson, a committed progressive, defy expectations by demonstrating that civil conversation is not only possible but also richly rewarding, even across colossal ideological divides.In 20...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the depth of Indigenous gardening wisdom in this enlightening book that delves into the rich tapestry of traditional ecological knowledge. Learn how Indigenous peoples have cultivated climate-resilient gardens for generations, utilizing sustainable practices that honor the land and its natural rhythms. From techniques for seed saving and crop rotation to companion planting and natural pest control, this book offers invaluable in...

A triumphant, cross-generational exploration of Black joy and resilience.Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites listeners to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-dr...

It was when traveling on assignment in India that journalist Stephen Henderson first learned of soup kitchens operated by Sikh houses of worship (or gurudwaras). After volunteering for a week at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi—which feeds 20,000 men, women, and children every day—Henderson became curious to research global gastrophilanthropy, or the very different ways in which hungry people are served free meals around the world.When newspaper and magazine work dispatched him ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the depth of Indigenous gardening wisdom in this enlightening book that delves into the rich tapestry of traditional ecological knowledge. Learn how Indigenous peoples have cultivated climate-resilient gardens for generations, utilizing sustainable practices that honor the land and its natural rhythms. From techniques for seed saving and crop rotation to companion planting and natural pest control, this book offers invaluable in...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the depth of Indigenous gardening wisdom in this enlightening book that delves into the rich tapestry of traditional ecological knowledge. Learn how Indigenous peoples have cultivated climate-resilient gardens for generations, utilizing sustainable practices that honor the land and its natural rhythms. From techniques for seed saving and crop rotation to companion planting and natural pest control, this book offers invaluable in...

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERAn exciting story, passionately told and rich in detail, this major biography is the second volume of the bestselling, award-winning John A: The Man Who Made Us, by well-known journalist and highly respected author Richard Gwyn.John A. Macdonald, Canada's first and most important prime minister, is the man who made Confederation happen, who built this country over the next quarter century, and who shaped what it is today. From Confeder...

The first full-scale biography of Canada’s first prime minister in half a century by one of our best-known and most highly regarded political writers.The first volume of Richard Gwyn’s definitive biography of John A. Macdonald follows his life from his birth in Scotland in 1815 to his emigration with his family to Kingston, Ontario, to his days as a young, rising lawyer, to his tragedy-ridden first marriage, to the birth of his political ambitions, to his commitment to the all-but-...