Non-Fiction

"Essential and fresh and vital . . . It is the argument of this important book that until Americans can reimagine rights, there is no path forward, and there is, especially, no way to get race right. No peace, no justice."--from the foreword by Jill...

There is an old saying that it takes a village to raise a child, but Jessie Jollymore has experienced through the youth of Hope Blooms, an inner city initiative she founded that engages at-risk youth, that sometimes it takes the children to raise the...

The Frank Davis Gulf Coast Seafood Cookbook is perhaps the most comprehensive cookbook available for seafood. This isn't surprising, because for years, Frank Davis has been a renowned authority on the subject. According to noted New Orleans chef Paul...

Davis offers experts and novices his time-tested techniques for preparing easy and tasty dishes with the essence of New Orleans.

Falling Perfectly Without Trying is an inspirational true story of one woman's persistence to make a better life for herself and her children.In Hawaii, a love story unfolds between Jenny, a young naïve woman, and Miguel. As soon as they tie-the-not,...

Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing other creatures and other cultures, from her own backyard to the African savannah. Her books have transported millions of readers into the hidden lives of animals--from dogs and cats to deer and...

Plenty of successful guides have been published for hip girls in general, but now the trendsetting black reader has a book of her own. Dedicated to chic sisters everywhere, Beautylicious! shimmers with wit and soul--an irresistible new recipe for loving,...

-This book is a tribute to the creativity of the peoples of Africa, in particular to its weavers, and presents magnificent textiles and accessories in 300 full-color photographs Celebrating African costumes and textiles, this volume draws on historical...

A Boston Globe Best Poetry Book of 2011 Finalist for the National Book Award for PoetryAn intimate collection from one of America's most important poetsThe latest collection from one of our preeminent poets, The Chameleon Couch is also one of Yusef...

Discover the best in hearty, homestyle cooking--simple and delicious dishes inspired by authentic prairie fare.Start the day with a substantial breakfast like Sawmill Biscuits and Gravy or Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding.Discover old-fashioned soups and...