Time Poverty

Tim Wise is one of America's most prolific public intellectuals. His critically acclaimed books, high-profile media interviews, and year-round speaking schedule have established him as an invaluable voice in any discussion on issues of race and multicultural democracy. In Under the Affluence, Wise discusses a related issue: economic inequality and the demonization of those in need.

"Book and man are brilliant, passionate, optimistic and impatient . . . Outstanding." —The Economist The landmark exploration of economic prosperity and how the world can escape from extreme poverty for the world's poorest citizens, from one of the world's most renowned economists Hailed by...

Paul Polak, whose organization International Development Enterprises (IDE) has directly helped over 17 million people get out of poverty permanently, exposes the top 3 things we are doing wrong in our efforts to end the root causes of poverty. He then, through the story of a Nepali farmer, goes on to detail solutions for what actually works when it comes to ending poverty.

Hailed as “the guide to capitalism,” the New York Times bestseller Wealth and Poverty is one of the most influential economics books of all time and has sold more than one million copies since its first release. In this modern classic, Gilder affirms the moral superiority of free-market...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY AN OPRAH DAILY BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE PAST...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Evicted reimagines the debate on poverty, making a “provocative and compelling” (NPR) argument about why it persists in America: because the rest of us benefit from it. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The New...

Bloomsbury presents Poverty Abolitionists: Faith, Activism, and Hope for Difficult Times by David Beckmann read by Ian Porter The United States and the world have made dramatic progress against poverty in recent decades, but the second Trump administration has thrown progress into reverse. David...

What if the same amount of money, time, or effort could do far more good—simply because you made better choices about where to direct it? That is the central promise of Effective Altruism for Beginners. Most people want to help others. But good intentions alone do not tell us which charities are most effective, which causes deserve more attention, or where our limited resources can produce the greatest impact. This clear and practical guide shows you how to think more carefully about doing good—without turning compassion into cold calculation. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Identify ...

The definitive biography of country legend Merle Haggard by the New York Times bestselling biographer of Clint Eastwood, Cary Grant, The Eagles, and more. Merle Haggard was one of the most important country music musicians who ever lived. His astonishing musical career stretched across the...

A captivating coming of age story of heartbreak, hope, and brotherly love, when tragedy strikes, Deo's love of soccer is all he has left—can he use that gift to find hope once more? Just down the road from their families, Deo and his friends play soccer in the dusty fields of Zimbabwe, cheered...

Bloomsbury presents Time of the Butcherbird by Alex La Guma, read by Kate Normington, Nick Lorentz, and Zama Sithole. In his final novel, renowned author Alex La Guma explores the tensions of a South African town fraught with the desire for revenge. Out in the flat, featureless countryside, a...

In this memoir about overcoming adversity in America, the U. S. Senator responsible for creating "opportunity zones" explains how hard work and community growth can drive businesses and end poverty. Senator Tim Scott knows adversity. As the son of a single mother from North Charleston, South...

Jacob was richer than his own boss. He did not start life as a rich man. He however became outrageously prosperous financially. He was cheated, he experienced setbacks, he worked for over a decade with nothing to show for, yet..... When he began to apply the principles you will learn in this book, his financial fortunes turned. The 4 Keys explained in this book will open the doors of financial abundance to you. You will learn financial basics and how to apply them to your life. You will learn about the negative circumstances Jacob went through and how he gathered hope to excel. You will ...

A small town in Oklahoma is haunted by a mystery that has held its residents in its grip for years in this mystery from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Where the Heart Is. In 1972, windswept DeClare, Oklahoma, was consumed by the murder of a young mother, Gaylene Harjo, and the...

In depression era America, 1933, three men become unlikely friends on the hobo trail after being accused of crimes they didn't commit.

Is Your Bank Account Telling a Different Story Than Your Faith? Do you love God, attend church, and pray fervently, yet remain stuck in cycles of debt, scarcity, and financial stagnation? You are not alone. Millions of believers live far below their spiritual inheritance, convinced that poverty is a sign of piety or that God is indifferent to their financial struggle. It is time to shatter that lie. In Covenant Wealth, you will discover that prosperity is not a lucky break, a worldly pursuit, or a reward for perfection—it is a covenant birthright legally guaranteed to you through the ...

White Americans have long been comfortable in the assumption that they are the cultural norm. Now that notion is being challenged, as white people wrestle with what it means to be part of a fast-changing, truly multicultural nation. Facing chronic economic insecurity, a popular culture that reflects the nation’s diverse cultural reality, a future in which they will no longer constitute the majority of the population, and with a Black president in the White House, whites are growing anxious.

"Senator Elizabeth Warren narrates her new audiobook on the state of the nation with passion and conviction...This fascinating and informative audiobook offers an accessible explanation of the development and consequences of our nation's social and economic policies." — AudioFile Magazine This...

Want to end poverty for good? Entrepreneur and Samasource founder Leila Janah has the solution—give work, not aid. “An audacious, inspiring, and practical book. Leila shows how it’s possible to build a successful business that lifts people out of poverty—not by giving them money but by...

Sarah Stovell’s gripping new novel, Every Happy Family is available now! Hilarious, unputdownable, suspenseful fiction, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Motherland They all have opinions. They all have secrets. ‘Both funny and engaging while tackling some serious stuff’ Jane Fallon...