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Cover art for POWERING THE DREAM
NONFICTION
Released: April 22, 2011

"A well-told cautionary tale about the need for widespread renewable-energy production."
Eye-opening micro-histories about American energy past, with an eye to the future, from Atlantic senior editor and technology writer Madrigal. Read full book review >
Cover art for CLIMATE CAPITALISM
NONFICTION
Released: April 1, 2011

"Packed with vital, timely information about the future of the earth—deserves our full attention."
A look at a new kind of capitalism that can save the planet from climate chaos while creating jobs and uplifting economies. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOT
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 19, 2011

"Starkly clear and of utmost importance."
Climate change is well underway, writes Hertsgaard (The Eagle's Shadow: Why America Fascinates and Infuriates the World, 2002, etc.), and we must begin to adapt to it even as we work to stop it. Read full book review >
Cover art for FOUR FISH
NONFICTION
Released: July 19, 2010

"Hugely informative, sincere and infectiously curious and enthusiastic."
An award-winning food journalist brilliantly dissects the relationship between humans and the four fish that dominate the seafood market. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PLUNDERED PLANET
NONFICTION
Released: May 13, 2010

"An important book--another winner from Collier."
Collier (Economics/Oxford Univ.; Wars, Guns, and Votes: Democracy in Dangerous Places, 2009, etc.) presents a cogent argument for a major reassessment of natural-resource management. Read full book review >
Cover art for POWER HUNGRY
NONFICTION
Released: April 27, 2010

"Al Gore won't be blurbing this one, but advocates of renewable energy should familiarize themselves with the book, since oil, gas and coal lobbyists surely will."
"Oil is greener than nearly everything else that might replace it," writes Texas-based energy journalist and Energy Tribune managing editor Bryce in this contrarian, discontented approach to renewable energy Read full book review >