TITLES

WHAT THE GREEKS DID FOR US

Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks’ spell.
But how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us?

GAMBLING ON DEVELOPMENT

How do countries achieve development? According to a leading economist, success arises when elites bet on growth.

GAIA WAKES

Gaia Wakes offers a bold framework for understanding Earth's trajectory, proposing a "planetary brain" that integrates technological and ecological coordination. It explores the interplay between economic history, environmental devastation, and AI advancements as part of life's evolutionary complexity. This multidisciplinary work blends economics, futurism, and planetary science to reimagine humanity's relationship with the planet.

AD NEGATIVUM

This book reimagines how we can speak meaningfully about God without confining divine transcendence to human concepts. Drawing on Adorno, it proposes a theology rooted in metaphor as a non-identifying and liberating mode of discourse.

ZERO SUM

From communism to capitalism to collapse, the highs and lows of doing business in post-Soviet Russia.

THE HABITATION SOCIETY

In The Habitation Society, sociologist Fred Block argues that we face a "blocked transition" from the dying industrial economy to a new habitation economy, where most work supports community infrastructure. However, outdated industrial frameworks hinder understanding this shift, fueling confusion and misinformation. Block highlights the disconnect between work effort and economic output and offers insights into navigating this transition, empowering individuals to envision changes for a more effective and equitable society.

CHRISTEN VERÄNDERN DIE WELT (Christians Who Changed the World)

The author explores Central Europe, showcasing influential Christian figures who shaped science, art, culture, and social reforms. From Immanuel Kant to Hildegard of Bingen, they gave Europe a Christian identity. This journey spans the German-speaking world and neighboring regions, featuring icons like Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Ruth Pfau. Their lives exemplify faith’s transformative power.

THE HISTORY OF ECONOMICS

A magisterial overview of the history of economic thought from the seventeenth century to the present day, one that emphasizes a diversity of economic argument that it sometime suppressed in more conventional textbooks, which tend to organize their histories into sequences of schools of thought.
Its main purpose is to provide an overview for students and teachers who have not had the opportunity of taking a course in the subject.

DESDE QUE ME QUEDE SIN DIOSES

Desde que me quedé sin dioses (Since I lost all my gods) is the true story of Momo Handal, a Palestinian refugee living in Malmö (Sweden) due to the Syrian Civil War.

LOS OTROS HIJOS DE DIOS

A novel about bringing hope to the hopeless. A tribute to the world’s volunteers who with their generous dedication represent the best of humanity.

EXPANDING HORIZONS

Expanding Horizons explores the medieval expansion of Europe from the fifth to fifteenth centuries, uncovering its rich connections with distant societies from Ireland to Ethiopia. Through vivid narratives and primary sources, it dispels the myth of a historically isolated Europe. This book is an essential resource for understanding Europe's role in premodern global history.

THE PEOPLE WE KEEP

The bestselling author of the “moving, humorous, and utterly absorbing novel” (Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Swimming for Sunlight returns with a heartbreaking and soul-stirring coming-of-age tale about a young songwriter longing to find a home in the world.

LA VITA SOGNATA (THE LIFE I DREAMT OF )

In the ethereal landscape of Marina's existence, her life orbits around an enigmatic absence—the departure of her mother. From childhood, she traverses a realm of imagined realities, seeking solace and entrapment in equal measure. But with the arrival of Roberto, a flicker of hope and love ignites, illuminating the boundaries of her longing.

IL CAROSELLO DEGLI INGANNI (The Carousel of Deceptions)

The Carousel of Deceptions by Dino Cassone is a witty historical comedy set in late 18th-century Italy. Don Floriano, tired of taxes, devises a scheme to pose as a noble, but his plans are challenged by the sharp-witted Consolata, determined to expose him. Filled with intrigue, satire, and unforgettable characters, this novel is a lively blend of history and humor. Perfect for fans of clever plots and ironic twists.

PESSIMISM, QUIETISM AND NATURE AS REFUGE

In this book, philosopher David E. Cooper explores how individuals can cope with a pessimistic view of the human condition. Instead of advocating for radical improvement, he promotes quietism—a way of living peacefully and happily despite our flaws. Drawing on Buddhist, Daoist, and Western philosophy, Cooper suggests finding refuge in nature as a way to escape the difficulties of human life. In nature, we can attune to the "way of things" and experience a sense of truth and contentment, allowing us to live as well as possible despite recognizing the bleakness of the human condition.

HUMAN, ANIMAL

A deeply moving debut about one family's struggle to find connection in a rapidly changing world, Human, Animal is an ode to the wild, a journey of self-discovery and a hopeful path to common ground.

BETTER BROKEN THAN NEW

After a successful career as an award-winning novelist, Lisa St Aubin de Terán retreated to a remote Mozambican village in 2004. In her new memoir, she fills in the dramatic gaps of her life, revealing hidden truths behind the media hype. Despite her adventures and challenges, fiction has always been her anchor. This autobiography sets the record straight on a life stranger than fiction.

EARTH EMOTIONS

As climate change and development pressures overwhelm the environment, our emotional relationships with Earth are also in crisis. Pessimism and distress are overwhelming people the world over. In this maelstrom of emotion, solastalgia, the homesickness you have when you are still at home, has become, writes Glenn A. Albrecht, one of the defining emotions of the twenty-first century.

EL FIORENTINO (The Florentine)

Princess Anna Maria Luisa of the Medici family in 1743 Florence battles imminent mortality amidst looming adversaries. In modern times, American professor Ann Carrington embarks on a quest triggered by a cryptic message found within an 18th-century book about the famed Fiorentino diamond. Their journey unfolds into a gripping historical thriller, spanning half of Europe, where identities blur and motives clash.

EL BUEN VASALLO (THE LOYAL VASSAL)

In The Loyal Vassal, young Diego, son of the legendary Cid, faces a harsh reality as his father transforms from hero to tyrant. Trained to be his father’s finest captain, Diego’s loyalty is tested as he uncovers painful truths about the man he once idolized. Francisco Narla transports readers to medieval Spain, where honor, vengeance, redemption, and love clash in a mesmerizing tale. This unforgettable historical novel brings to life a legend both epic and deeply human.