Chronicling the dramatic history of the Brazilian Amazon during the Second World War, Seth Garfield provides fresh perspectives on contemporary environmental debates.

This accessibly written book will be of great use to students beginning their explorations of this important writer.

"This is a shattering work by a literary master."--The Boston Globe A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year A city is hit by an epidemic of "white blindness" which spares no one.

The Holy Family reflects the real complexities of any family, but this is realism filled with vision, dream, and omen.

James' nuanced narrative invites reflection on the choices that shape our identities, making this work a compelling addition to both literary and philosophical discussions.

This “superbly researched and engaging” (The Wall Street Journal) true story about five boys who were kidnapped in the North and smuggled into slavery in the Deep South—and their daring attempt to escape and bring their captors to ...