“One of the greatest thinkers of our age" (The Guardian) presents a new way of living—one modeled on nature’s design instead of capitalism's—for fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Doughnut EconomicsIt has often been said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism—and yet that is what the historical moment urgently calls for. As climate chaos, inequality, and social fragmentation intensify...

A widower finds healing and the surprise of new love in 1920s Amsterdam in this "intricate and rewarding" historical novel ( Publishers Weekly).College professor Henry Dorn has spent years building a family in Nova Scotia, but it only takes a single afternoon for it to fall apart. Abruptly widowed of the love of his life, Henry buys a steamer ticket for Amsterdam, the city of his heritage, hoping to start life anew.Nothing could have prepared Henry...

"A profound personal meditation on human existence . . . weaving together . . . historic and contemporary thought on the deepest question of all: why are we here?" —Gabor Maté M.D., author, In the Realm of Hungry GhostsAs our civilization careens toward climate breakdown, ecological destruction, and gaping inequality, people are losing their existential moorings. The dominant worldview of disconnection, which tells us we are split between mind and body, sep...

Eusebio Franklin, a school teacher from a small community, is faced with the most terrifying dilemma imaginable: should he carry out an act of mass terrorism in order to save the human race?Eusebio has been chosen to defend our human race in a special session of the United Nations. It's the late 22nd century, and most people are genetically enhanced; Eusebio is among the minority that remain unimproved, known as Primals, consisting mostly of the impoverished global...

Tired of setting ambitious goals only to let your lack of discipline, wavering self-control, and weak mental fortitude derail you? Then prepare to discover the ultimate system for conquering any goal through unwavering personal mastery.The truth is, achieving big goals isn't about magical willpower or superhuman motivation. It's about developing highly tactical skills of ironclad discipline, unshakable self-control, and unbreakable mental toughness. That's exactly what How to Achie...

Discover the Techniques for Creating Deep Connections and Becoming an Inspirational LeaderDeep connections are developed via deliberate effort and comprehension; they don't just happen. The writer Vivian Lent shares game-changing strategies to create meaningful connections with eve...

The novel follows the story of a middleman named Jack Morton, who finds himself caught in a web of romantic entanglements as he tries to help others find love. Jack is a charming and charismatic young man who prides himself on his ability to bring couples together and play matchmaker.The narrative begins with Jack receiving a request from a friend to assist in a matchmaking scheme. Intrigued by the challenge, Jack agrees to help, setting off a chain of events that will test his skills as a...

The acclaimed author's "transcendent story about the healing power of love and art" set in the New England woods—"magisterial and . . . beautifully written" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Hewitt Pearce lives alone in his Vermont family home, producing custom ironwork and safeguarding a small collection of art his late father left behind. When Jessica, a troubled young vagabond, washes up in his backwoods one morning, Hewitt's hermetic existence is ch...

This vital exploration of the ways society overlooks—and fails—young women with disabilities and chronic illnesses is an “essential read for . . . those wondering how to be a better support system” (Library Journal).Michele Lent Hirsch knew she couldn’t be the only woman who has dealt with serious health issues at a young age, as well as the resulting effects on her career, her relationships, and her sense of self. What she found while researching Invi...

The sweeping, intergenerational story of a Vermont family, from WWII to the dawning of the '60s--the most magisterial and moving novel of acclaimed author Jeffrey Lent's career.Katey Snow, seventeen, slips the pickup into neutral and rolls silently out of the driveway of her Vermont home, her parents, Oliver and Ruth, still asleep. She isn't so much running away as on a journey of discovery. She carries with her a packet of letters addressed to her mother from an o...

In Comics Art in Korea, comics scholar John A. Lent embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant world of Korean comics, cartoons, comic strips, graphic novels, webcomics, and animation. This meticulously researched work delves deep into the intricate history, cultural significance, and artistic innovations that have shaped the comics landscape in both North and South Korea. Drawing from extensive research, decades of interviews with comics creators and artists, and first...

A devastating plague consumes the human kingdoms, but in its shadow, a new era of blood and magic is forged.In a world ravaged by the Crimson Blig...