"Marley"

Remember Jacob Marley from Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”? What kind of person would be the business partner of a man as cold and cruel as Ebenezer Scrooge? Were they the closest of friends or the most intimate of enemies? You may never read Dickens’ classic in the same way again, thanks to Jon Clinch ’76.

“Discovering the Deep”

Dive into the deep ocean—truly Earth's last frontier—where bizarre landscapes host exotic life forms rivaling anything in science fiction. General readers and specialists alike will be intrigued by this visually stunning work by Earth sciences chair Jeff Karson et al.

“More Than A Number: The Power of Empathy And Philanthropy In Driving Ad Agency Performance”

Edward Mitzen ’88 analyzes the critical importance of the relationship between ad agency and client, and demonstrates that agency success is a result of an empathetic culture toward clients, employees and communities. He is the founder of Fingerpaint Marketing, a marketing agency in Saratoga Springs, New York.

“Lincoln in the Bardo: A Novel”

After the death of his son William Wallace "Willie" Lincoln, President Lincoln faces his grief. Most of the novel is set in the bardo, an intermediate space between life and rebirth in Buddhist tradition. George Saunders G’88 is a best-selling author and creative writing professor.

"Twin Peaks”

“Twin Peaks” fans will embrace this new exploration of the groundbreaking Mark Frost and David Lynch series. Those interested in film, television, pop culture and gender studies will also appreciate this perspective. Coauthor Will Scheibel is an associate professor in the Department of English.

“Water Politics: Governance, Justice and the Right to Water”

Scholarship on the right to water sheds critical light on the pathways, pitfalls and prospects around achieving global water rights. Luckily, laws and policies are beginning to have an effect around the world. Farhana Sultana is an associate professor of geography in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

“How and Why Books Matter: Essays on the Social Function of Iconic Texts”

There is so much more we can understand about books’ power across peoples and societies, including their iconic dimension—how and why people in diverse religious communities carry, show, decorate and read texts. James Watts is a professor of religion.