We live in a world with an increasingly shared fate–a "superorganism." However, the future is in serious jeopardy. Here is a comprehensive prescription. "What an extraordinary, well-researched, and well-expressed book." John Jeavons, Ecology Action. amzn.to/3vCZwZq

Corcoran's story of alienation and his attempts to understand his mother's choice to disown him when she learns he is gay. Through grief, anger, questioning, and growth, he explores the entwined yet separate histories and identities of his mother and himself. buff.ly/3OXFu2x

Mogulescu's career demonstrates how change can happen in higher education. His team created two innovative colleges and dozens of programs that increased student success and broadened CUNY's mission to serve NYC. deanofnewthings.com

HOw and why K-12 students use technology to support self-directed learning outside of school–and the potential impact of those experiences on the future of education. a.co/d/i1ng2le

This book explores routes of exchange in the Southern Maya area with Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Aztec, colonial and modern peoples. It uses state of the art GIS technologies. Routledge.com/9780367404246

Vivid illustrations celebrating Black people's small acts of resistance and candid, unsentimental captions convey a powerful message: No matter how strong the forces of oppression, Black people will persist in striving for justice, equality, and joy. chroniclebooks.com

What would YOU risk for justice? In occupied Paris, Jane Smith risks it all. She is drawn into the world of illegal abortion and loses her heart to an admiral's daughter.First in a trilogy recounting the life of a woman who lives without permission, without authority, without apology. charlottetaft.com

Brothas listen, laugh, and love. These joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life capture the deep roots and rich cultures of Black communities. The book is perfect for parents and grandparents seeking engaging read-aloud and read-along picture books. chroniclebooks.com

The poetry in the book is about illness, friendship, family, death, lost innocence, survivor's guilt and transcendence. Laura was in the class of '03. She was a talented young poet who experienced, and endured more in her short life than most people do by old age. bit.ly/3PylOlM

Explore basic concepts and similarities/differences across the world's major faith traditions in a non-devotional, age-appropriate way with this Book Excellence Award winner. Promotes religious literacy and cultural competence in kids aged 4-10. amzn.to/43ti36Z

Cook, Taste, Learn elegantly intertwines history, chemistry, anthropology, and culinary science to create a captivating guided tour through the arc of human invention. An accessible and inspiring contribution to the history of science. amzn.to/4cortop

A narrative journey into the medical underground, where healthcare meets social reality in consequential ways. bit.ly/3TOk8HI

With profound candor and humor, Dr. Pato chronicles her journey through the enormous physical, psychological, and emotional challenges encountered following her traumatic brain injury, treatment, and recovery. link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-33433-7

Female activists are often perceived as audacious. In her revealing memoir, Barry shatters that preconception as we eavesdrop on her inner battles. The doubt, the fear, the disillusionment–how many women can relate? bit.ly/3VEiz0b

It is now incredibly accepted that living systems exhibit an evolved purposiveness, or teleonomy. It is one of the most important but least understood aspects of living systems. complexsystems.org (MIT Press)

Speak Up charts Mason's career from her days as a desk assistant to breaking barriers as the first female producer at CBS News and helping other women follow in her footsteps in the television news industry. a.co/d/3Go0MjX ; bit.ly/4cpO3x4

Laugh your way through World War II as Secret Agents Peggy and Hilla save America from Nazis, Reds, Irishmen, and hostile Indians. Every page is guaranteed to be funny, dirty, and/or stupid. bit.ly/3J8EG7H

Frank Waugh, landscape architecture professor and prolific author, turned late in life to creating etchings of the trees he loved. This book presents 30 of his etchings, many recently discovered, and tells the story of the man who made them. bit.ly/497RvcF

Women are discouraged from developing "difficult" qualities such as fierceness, disagreeableness, and shrewdness. This book guides readers in reclaiming their agency, cunning, and assertiveness. lisamarchiano.com

Provides an in-depth understanding of how music generates pleaseure and emotion, based on the author's 40+ years working in music neuroscience. bit.ly/495OCt1

Mel Yoken published his 10th book Volume II: A History of Letters: Memorable Quotes from A Moribund Art containing profound insights, intimate revelations and authentic voices of 90 luminaries who corresponded with the author. melyoken.com