Who were the two fifteen-year-old girls from Little Rock—one black, one white—in one of the most unforgettable photographs of the civil rights era? From what worlds did they come? What happened to them? How did the picture affect their lives?

This exhilarating book explores the history of the universe from diverse perspectives—the sciences and the humanities—and offers a profoundly hopeful view of humankind's opportunity to create a vibrant future for Earth and all its inhabitants.

This groundbreaking book brings to light derogatory stereotypes that shape the experiences of African American women, then assesses the emotional and political costs of the struggle to counteract such negative assumptions.

Acclaimed in the Arab world for its veracity, this heartbreaking novel confronts Iraq’s horrifying recent history through the story of one young man’s struggle to celebrate life even in the midst of death. Now available to English-language readers for the first time.

Renowned moral philosopher Jonathan Glover confronts the brutal history of the twentieth century to unravel the mystery of why so many atrocities occurred. In a new preface, Glover brings the book through the post-9/11 era and into our own time.

This important book is the first to explore the common human desire for dignity and the consequences when dignity is either violated or honored. The author offers guidelines to help individuals and communities understand the power of dignity and how it can lead to a more peaceful world.

An innovative approach to standing up for your values in the workplace—inspired by a popular program from the Aspen Institute.

In a world troubled by conflict, both religious and secular, can we find a path toward tolerance and respect for those of other faiths? Prominent Christian, Jewish, and Muslim thinkers defend religious liberty, drawing on the sacred writings of their personal faiths.

Through case studies of some of the richest figures in American history—Washington, Rockefeller, Gates, Winfrey, and more—this timely book explores whether America's strong commitment to the creation of wealth threatens our democratic society.

A noted activist and scholar offers a bold manifesto and action plan for all who want to change America's political economy to give true priority to people and planet.

In this urgently needed analysis of the dysfunction of America's federal government, Mickey Edwards explains how partisanship is undermining our democracy and what steps we must take so that the people, not parties, control our government.

A pioneer in the study of humanity's relationship with nature offers an eloquent exploration of the inherent human need to connect with the natural world and how it contributes to our physical and mental health, productivity, and well-being.

In clear language, a highly respected economist explains why the costs of health care and higher education continue to rise so dramatically and why these services can be provided affordably to American families.

Written by a member of the French resistance who became an important literary figure in postwar France, this moving memoir of life and death in Auschwitz and the post-war experiences of women survivors has become a key text for Holocaust studies classes. This second edition includes an updated and expanded introduction by Holocaust scholar Lawrence L. Langer.

The highly respected author of The Craftsman now explores how we can create a better society by learning to truly listen and cooperate with others, even when our interests are conflicting.

This powerful work explores the parallel disruption of two families—one in seventeenth-century Holland, the other in America today—when a beloved family member converts to another religion.

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