April 16, 2008

CIAO: Expert Analysis on Tibet

During the month of April, Columbia University Press’s premier online database of international affairs, Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO), opens its front page with an in-depth analysis of the anti-Chinese uprising in Tibet for free viewing to the public. In...

April 15, 2008

The Nature of the Hudson: A Posting from Frances Dunwell

In spring, I am often reminded of the feminine nature of the Hudson. It is now, when the shad, herring, striped bass and sturgeon ascend the river to spawn that we witness how potently creative she is. Maternal and nourishing,...

April 14, 2008

White Sale

Take advantage of great savings during our White Sale. Save 20-80% off selected titles in all subjects.Choose from titles in: General-Interest and Bestsellers Anthropology Asian History and Politics Asian Literature and Culture British and European History Current Events Environmental Studies...

April 11, 2008

24,132

24,132—that’s how many trees there are in Central Park according to a recent article in the New York Times. Employing GPS technology a company recently hired by the Central Park Conservancy surveyed the trees of Central Park. For those interested...

April 10, 2008

Hervé This heads to Canada April 27-May 2

Calling all Canadian scientists, chefs, and those with curious minds—Hervé This, the founder of molecular gastronomy travels to Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa to promote his new book, Kitchen Mysteries: Revealing the Science of Cooking, later this month. He’ll appear at...

April 9, 2008

Some Criticism for National Poetry Month

For those looking for a bit of historical and critical background to their poetry, may we suggest two works that take very distinctive approaches to the history of twentieth-century poetry and suggest new ways of reading key poets from the...

April 8, 2008

Do Principles Pay? Geoffrey Heal Looks the Pharmaceutical Industry

In When Principles Pay: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Bottom Line, Geoffrey Heal examines the question of whether profit maximization is compatible with policies that support social and environmental goals. Looking at a range of companies and industries, Heal considers...

April 8, 2008

Houston Baker on National Public Radio

Houston Baker appeared on NPR’s News and Notes yesterday to discuss his book Betrayal: How Black Intellectuals Have Abandoned the Ideals of the Civil Rights Era. In the interview Baker discusses his upbringing in Louisville’s Little Africa, how Shelby Steele...

April 7, 2008

Houston Baker on Martin Luther King

This past weekend on the occasion of the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination, many commentators explored the legacy on Martin Luther King. In his new book Betrayal: How Black Intellectuals Have Abandoned the Ideals of the Civil Rights Era,...

April 4, 2008

Books for Understanding: Tibet

Yesterday, the Association of American University Presses unveiled its newest books for understanding bibliography which covers Tibet. The Association of American University Presses offers a fantastic free online resource tool for people looking for the best books to make sense...

April 3, 2008

Columbia Authors at the Asian Studies Association Conference

Continuing our look at Columbia authors’ participation at conferences, we offer a list of panelists at the Asian Studies Association conference being held this weekend in Atlanta. From the femme fatale in Japanese literature to monetary policy in China, the...

April 2, 2008

An International Look at National Poetry Month

We’ve decided to give national poetry month a more international feel by highlighting poetry from around the world. One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each is a translation of the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, an anthology compiled in the thirteenth century. Like...