The definitive reference book on the way we live now, The State of the World Atlas is a magnificent visual survey of current events and global trends.
Dan Smith
Visit his blog. dansmithsblog.com
Among the growing range of books on the Occupy movement Dreaming in Public will stand out for one simple reason. It is of the movement, not about it.
Amy Schrager Lang and Daniel Lang/Levitsky
Earth friendly global recipes. Introducing a international mezze of delicious, low-impact dishes to inspire vegetarian cooking, whether it’s one day a week or forever. New cookbook from Troth Wells.
Troth Wells
To celebrate the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives, The Co-operative Group has created a graphic novel, depicting the history, scale and diversity of co-operation.
Polyp
Visit his website. polyp.org.uk
Explains the development of European immigration policies and their consequences and exposes realities little-known in the general public.
Olivier Clochard, Migreurop
Big business is in our food, our water, even the very air we breathe. Yet the majority of us seem to know very little about it…
Adam Ma'anit
Visit his website. adammaanit.com
The Caine Prize for African Writing is Africa’s leading literary prize, and is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere.
Various
Shortlist announced! The Caine Prize for African Writing is Africa’s leading literary prize, and is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere.
Various
Fashion is more than simply a passion. It is a tool, and this book gives you the power to change the world with style.
Safia Minney
A unique large-format landscape calendar featuring striking and colourful photographs presenting a positive world view.
New Internationalist
An ideal appointments diary with a fold-out stand to display a new photograph for every week of the year. Featuring a diverse and unusual collection of world photography, it gives a unique insight into the lives and culture of others.
New Internationalist
Anti-Muslim fervour is rife – yet is being ignored by the authorities, says Lewis Garland.
Mari Marcel Thekaekara congratulates the country’s Dalit community on finally winning legal protection against discrimination.
‘The Wicked Witch is dead’ but although he’s celebrating, Alan Hughes urges us to fight on against everything she stood for.
Argument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
As Mother’s Day approaches in India, Mari Marcel Thekaekara reflects on how motherhood has changed along with the online communication boom.