TITLES

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.

BLOCKCHAIN AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt digital interaction across our economy and society. As the internet has changed our lives, the potential for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to do the same is considerable. Fred Steinmetz, Lennart Ante and Ingo Fiedler assess this rapidly developing technology and its imminent economic and societal impact.

HOME OF THE AMERICAN CIRCUS

“Told with compassion, humor, and honesty, Allison Larkin’s stunning Home of the American Circus is a poignant tale of estrangement, redefining family, reckoning with the past, and healing through challenging but ultimately empowering circumstances. Readers will fall in love with Larkin’s cast of vivid characters and won’t want to say goodbye at the end of the book.”
~Cassandra Dunn, author of The Art of Adapting

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.

A HERETIC'S MANIFESTO

In an era of stifling orthodoxy, challenging questions are met with hostility. Dissenters fear shaming, cancellation, or worse. Brendan O’Neill advocates for more heretics, those who propel society by questioning prevailing norms. In his collection of essays, he boldly champions dissent in the face of conformity.

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.

CACCIA ALLA VERITÀ (HUNTING FOR TRUTH)

What do we call truth nowadays? What role does truth play in our public and private life?
Philosopher Gloria Origgi answers an issue that, silently, hovers over our confused times.

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.

LOST IN IDEOLOGY

Lost in Ideology maps the ideological terrain of the past 200 years and asks whether the current disorientation engulfing the world's liberal democracies is in no small part ideological in origin.

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.

SEVEN MYTHS OF THE SPANISH INQUISITION

Gretchen Starr-LeBeau’s Seven Myths of the Spanish Inquisition sheds new light on one of Habsburg Spain's most notorious institutions. This concise study dismantles common myths and reframes the Inquisition's role through a modern lens. With accessible language, it reveals the nuanced history of the Inquisition's evolving practices across Spain and its empire. A valuable resource for students of early modern history, complete with a glossary and further reading.

LA TELA DI SVEVO (SVEVO'S CANVAS)

Join Svevo and Anna on a poignant journey of art, love, and self-discovery as they navigate the delicate balance between ambition and sacrifice. In the charming backdrop of Molfetta, Puglia, witness their unlikely bond unfold, spanning from the vibrant streets of Italy to the rugged landscapes of Corsica. Will Svevo's newfound inspiration lead to liberation or heartache? And can Anna find the courage to forge her own path, guided by the wisdom of her mentor? Dive into a tale where passion and aspiration collide, revealing the transformative power of love and artistic expression

LEBEN, DAS WÄCHST (LIFE THAT GROWS)

Pregnancy is a transformative journey, blending fragility and power. This book explores the nexus of Pregnancy and Spirituality, articulating the beautiful and challenging moments and the profound experience of participating in life's creation.

SORELLE TUTTE (ALL SISTERS)

All sisters. All brothers. There is richness and Gospel in saying these words. It takes a little more courage, though. Or maybe parrhesia. The parrhesia perspective is argued, drawn, indicated in this book.

RÜCKKEHR INS PARADIES (BACK TO PARADISE)

Reconciliation - a way to become happy