Making the case for adopting more sustainable modes of transportation, this engaging reference explores the economic benefits of bicycling. It starts with an analysis of the real costs incurred by ind
Containing all the knowledge required to get started riding a bicycle for everyday transportation, Elly Blue introduces readers to the basics, including shopping for a bike, honing street smarts, dres
Official selection for Best American Travel Writing 2012 edited by William Vollmann (Houghton Mifflin)Devoted to train hopping and train culture, this firsthand account of a risk-taking traveler descr
This collection of short stories brings together the best of the twice-yearly zine We’ll Never Have Paris and features nonfiction writing by burgeoning authors. Each short story featured in the collec
The engrossing report on young Cambodian women’s struggles for human rights and media justice continues in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Cambodian Grrrl. This account explains how, in an
Moving beyond the music and misconceptions, the discussions in this book give voice to the emergent impact of punk in the words of those who participated and were witness, and include those whose live
The life of a complex soul is the subject of this book that is part biography and part companion for the Taxpayers’ jazz-punk album of the same name. In the late 1970s, Henry Turner went from a local
A firsthand look at one of the world’s most livable cities, this fun take on the guidebook genre explores the atmosphere of Portland, Oregon, versus detailing its landmarks and restaurants. It both ex
Like a personal mentor, this guide provides step-by-step instructions and advice for creative people with great ideas for independent projects who want to achieve success and sustainability. Whether t
In this introspective exploration of former boxer Joey Torrey's life, his past, his murder conviction, and his more than 30-year incarceration in a California state prison are each fine-tooth combed.