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Meredith Hall's Without a Map continues to resonate with readers. A Q&A with homeschooling expert Robert Kunzman addresses some of the criticism his book has received from conservative bloggers. Kathryn Joyce uncovers the dark side of Christian adoption agencies. The Ethicurean looks at Nancy Gift's A Weed by Any Other Name (Gifted posted here today).…
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Poverty and homelessness do not mean that books are pushed aside: a love of reading endures in the face of adversity.
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What does a Supreme Court Case about animal cruelty have to do with booksellers? Chris Finan explains the free speech issues at stake in U.S. v. Stevens.
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We invite Da Capo press author and Boston Globe reporter Brian MacQuarrie to talk about his new book, The Ride.
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The eco-site Ideal Bite will be featuring Fred Pearce in August. Sign up for their book club and read along…
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For Father’s Day, the author of The Daddy Shift picks some of his favorite kids books that feature Dads center stage.
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A statement regarding recent cancellations of events featuring Beacon Press author Bill Ayers.
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Beacon Press Assistant Editor Alexis Rizzuto reflects on a recent visit to Boston Arts Academy.
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Beacon Press sales assistant Sara Hatch talks about her beloved e-book reader.
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Today’s post is from Reshma Melwani, Beacon’s Foreign Rights assistant. Since joining Beacon a little over a year ago, Reshma has overseen countless translation deals; this post explores some of her more inspiring deals and their significance in today’s world.
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