Capitalism Hits the Fan
The Global Economic Meltdown and What to Do About It
Richard D. Wolff

Capitalism Hits the Fan differs sharply from most other explanations offered by politicians, media commentators and academics. Step by step, Professor Wolff shows that deep economic structures—the relationship of wages to profits, of workers to boards of directors, and of debts to income—account for the crisis.

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Ending the US War in Afghanistan
A Primer
David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis

Available now for pre-order
In this easy-to-read volume of FAQs, analysts Wildman and Bennis examine a wide range of key issues regarding the U.S. war in Afghanistan. What was the history of the U.S. in Afghanistan before September 11?  What role does NATO play in the Afghanistan war?  Do Afghans want the U.S. troops to stay in their country?  Who are the Taliban?  What is al-Qaeda? What are the steps needed to end the war?

 

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Secret London (4th ed.)
Exploring the Hidden City, with Original Walks and Unusual Places to Visit
Andrew Duncan

New Edition, Just Published
“...offer[s] exceptionally clear maps, public transportation links..., places of interest along the way with interesting historical information and enough fascinating facts to keep the armchair traveller happy too. Highly recommended!”
—The Travel Society

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World Heritage Sites of Great Britain and Ireland
An Illustrated Guide to All 27 World Heritage Sites
Victoria Huxley and Geoffrey Smith

Just Published
“This is a wonderful book: as crystal clear as a mountain stream, as colorful as a rainbow and as packed full of fascinating historical detail as—a World Heritage site.  It is based on a real need: there is no other book yet in print that examines the twenty seven designated World Heritage sites in the British Isles."
—History Today

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Cairo, Luxor & Aswan (3rd ed.)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Michael Haag

Discover three sides of Egypt: exuberant Cairo, with its Arabian Nights bazaars and breathtaking pyramids; Luxor, with its wealth of age-old temples and magnificent tombs; and timeless Aswan, gateway to Abu Simbel and other Nubian monuments. In this discerning guide renowned author Michael Haag takes you to the very heart of Egypt, allowing you to plan an unforgettable trip.

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Yucatan & Mayan Mexico (4th ed.)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Nick Rider

Whatever first draws you to the Yucatàn peninsula of Mexico – be it ancient Mayan temples, white Caribbean beaches, vibrant handicrafts, elusive wildlife or fiery food – you’re sure to be delighted by its wealth of opportunities. This fascinating and definitive guide goes far beyond the tourist trail to provide a deep insight into this vibrant region.

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Fairy Tale Feasts
A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters
tales retold Jane Yolen, recipes Heidi E. Y. Stemple; illustrated by Phillippe Beha

New in Paperback
An iParenting Media Award Winner

"A fun book for family sharing."
— School Library Journal

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Kilimanjaro
A Photographic Journey to the Roof of Africa
Michel Moushabeck (text), Hiltrud Schulz (photography)

Just Published
"Blazing with photographs as radiant as the African sun, this superbly illustrated personal account of an odyssey to the ice-bound summit of the world's tallest free-standing mountain is as vastly rewarding and enriching as the journey itself...—Christopher P. Baker, author of "Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro's Cuba"

 

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Pure and Simple
Homemade Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Vidhu Mittal

Just Published!
Winner Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2009 — Best Easy Recipes, 3rd Place
With step-by-step photographs for over 100 classic and contemporary vegetarian recipes, Pure and Simple makes preparing Indian food absolutely easy. Each recipe includes photographs so that you can check to make sure you are achieving the right result at each stage.

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Warm Bread and Honey Cake
Home Baking from Around the World
Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra; photography by Vanessa Courtier

Just Published!
Baking is one of life’s pleasures—few can resist the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, the warmth of spices, sticky cakes, or oozing pastries. All the recipes here are simple to follow and beautifully photographed, with any unusual techniques illustrated step-by-step for ease.

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Che Guevara
A Life
Nick Caistor

“At Last, at last, a biography of Che Guevara for grown-ups! Nick Caistor... has produced a study of a man who is all too often treated either as a plaster saint incapable of doing wrong or as some devil from the deepest pit of Marxism-Leninism. Caistor portrays him with sympathy and elegance...”
—Hugh O’Shaughnessy, journalist

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Disfigured
A Saudi Woman’s Story of Triumph over Violence
Rania al-Baz; translated by Catherine Spencer

For over six years, Rania al-Baz was the smiling face of a family program on Saudi television. She was a young, beautiful Saudi TV news anchor—the first woman to have such a job—when her abusive husband beat her into a coma and left her for dead. She later underwent thirteen operations...

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Dark Side of Love, The
Rafik Schami; translated from the German by Anthea Bell

"Schami, a major international talent, has a broad range, from the scatological to the sexually comic to the painful, and with this extaordinary book, deserves to establish an American audience."
—Publishers Weekly, Review of the week (starred review)
A story of forbidden love set against the background of Arabic culture and endless feuds between clans

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Geometry of God, The
Uzma Aslam Khan

Just Published! The first novel from our new imprint
Clockroot Books:
"[F]uses the romantic, the spiritual and the political...the characters, the poetry and the philosophical questions she raises are rendered with a power and beauty that make this novel linger in the mind and heart."
—Kirkus, starred review

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Landscape with Dog
and Other Stories
Ersi Soliropoulos; translated by Karen Emmerich

"Greek author Sotiropoulos...depicts the hollow, deceptive civility hidden within intimate relationships in this capably translated story collection featuring lovers, married couples, brothers and parents. Other stories showcase the author's dark, effective devices...Each story demonstrates compelling depth and breadth, and involves heavy emotional stakes"
—Publishers Weekly

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Rien ne va Plus
Margarita Karapanou; translated by Karen Emmerich

"One of the most haunting, affecting novels I’ve ever read. Brilliantly translated by Karen Emmerich, Karapanou’s words have stayed with me like the afterglow of a flash, or the sting of a punch.”
—Jonathan Safran Foer
"Beginning simply, this remarkable tale escalates in conflict and complexity, and proves even more engaging the second time through."
—Publishers Weekly

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Almond Blossoms and Beyond
Mahmoud Darwish; translated by Mohammad Shaheen

“I can only hope that the day will soon come, especially in English, when Darwish’s night and dream, jasmine and almond blossoms are seen for what they are: the private lexicon of a singular and eternal, timeless voice in the history of human literature.”
—Fady Joudah

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Flawed Landscape
Poems 1987-2008
Sharif S. Elmusa

"These are an exile's poems, marked by loss but offered with a generous spirit. Through them, the landscape transforms-revealing, through Elmusa's vision, its difficult beauty. This is not grounds for despair, then. But ground to work from. That is hope, indeed."
-Melanie Carter, poet

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Pocket Timeline of Ancient Mexico
Penny Bateman

New!
A handy pocket-sized reference to the Aztec culture of ancient Mexico and the civilizations that preceded it

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Sugar Comes from Arabic
A Beginner’s Guide to Arabic Letters and Words
Barbara Whitesides

A user-friendly Arabic alphabet-and-culture book for complete beginners

"This is a charming, accessible book for all ages. It's informative, fun, and useful."
-- School Library Journal

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Kugel Valley Klezmer Band, The
Joan Betty Stuchner; illustrated by Richard Row

Now in paperback

Oh, how Shira loves the fiddle!
Every time the Kugel Valley Klezmer Band performs, ten-year-old Shira watches closely. Isaac, the best fiddle player this side of Nova Scotia, sees her watching, and gives her a toy fiddle.

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My Bodyworks
Songs About Your Bones, Muscles, Heart and More!
by Jane Schoenberg; music by Steven Schoenburg; illustrated by Cynthia Fisher

"Here is a splendid book for all the senses. The illustrations are lively and delightful."
–Eric Carle

"What a delicious combination of talents: lyrics, music, and facts all together. This one is earmarked for my twin granddaughters who are just the right age for it."
–Jane Yolen

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