Keiko Kasza     1993     16p     7 x 9 In this picture book, Choco is a little bird who lives all alone. He wishes he had a mother, but who could his mother be? While searching for her, Chocho is told over and over that different animals cannot be his mother … Continue reading A Mother for Choco →

A Factor of Evolution Peter Kropotkin     1902     336p     5 x 8 Kropotkin posits that the most effective human and animal communities are essentially cooperative, rather than competitive. Essential to the understanding of human evolution as well as social organization, this book offers a powerful counterpoint to the tenets of … Continue reading Mutual Aid →

Annals of the Western Shore Ursula K. Le Guin    2004    304p     6 x 9 Scattered among poor, desolate farms, the clans of the Uplands possess gifts. Wondrous gifts: the ability–with a glance, a gesture, a word–to summon animals, bring forth fire, move the land. Fearsome gifts: They can twist a limb, … Continue reading Gifts →

  A Cavalier History of Surrealism     Jules-François Dupuis     1977     131p     5 x 8 This pseudonymous account of surrealism by Raoul Vaneigem offers an answer to the question, “What was living and what was dead in Surrealism?” Though blistering in its criticism of surrealism’s artistic and political aporias, … Continue reading New Arrivals →

Stan Tekiela   2001   300p   4.5 x 6 Dozens of the most common birds found in missouri. Each bird has its own full color photo and descriptions of its appearance, nest, nesting, feeding and easy-to-follow comparisons to similar birds. $4-10 Other works involving field guides, birds, animals, nature, the wild

George Orwell 1947 140p MMPB A concise novella dealing with the rise and betrayal of the revolution waged by over-worked animals on a little farm. A great explanation of recuperation and the corruption of power. $1-5 Other works involving george orwell, totalitarianism, recuperation, communism, work, stalin, dystopia, fiction

Peterson Field Guides   1999   128p   4 x 7 From mudpuppies to rattlesnakes, this fascinating guide for beginners describes the habits and habitats of these secretive north american animals. $3-10 Other works involving field guides, animals, the wild, nature

Introductory Guide Peterson Field Guides   1998   128p   4 x 7 This slender book is a basic field guide for beginning observers of mammals. Containing dozens of water-color illustrations and descriptions of north american mammals. $3-10 Advanced guide to North American Mammals Other works involving field guides, animals, the wild, nature

Peterson Field Guides   2006   608p   4.5 x 7 A comprehensive, in-depth, and current guide to North American mammals, this book covers mammals found in North America north of Mexico, including those that live in near-shore waters. Includes paintings and photographs of the animals as well as photographs of mammal skulls, it has … Continue reading Mammals of North America →

North America Peterson Field Guides   1998   128p   4 x 7 This slender book is a basic field guide for beginning observers of insects. Containing dozens of water-color illustrations of north american insects. $3-10 Other works involving field guides, insects, animals, the wild, nature