April 14, 2023

25 Must-Read Books for Earth Month 2023

During Earth Month, people worldwide unite to awaken our environmental consciousness and raise awareness of our planet’s health. The books on this list speak to the challenges we face today, including climate change, natural disasters, climate resilience, living and conducting...

December 7, 2020

Take a Tour of Our AGU Virtual Exhibit Booth with Miranda Martin

The Columbia University Press virtual booth for the American Geophysical Union’s 2020 Fall Meeting is now open! I’m Miranda Martin, the press’s science editor. We may have met at previous events; if not, I hope to have the opportunity to...

October 16, 2020

Announcing Our Fall 2020 Science Catalog

Letter from the editor: The year 2020 has been a difficult one. But each book I have the good fortune to publish is a beacon to a better understanding of our world and ourselves. Please allow me to highlight a...

July 30, 2020

Book Excerpt! Rethinking Readiness (introduction)

“Covering a wide range of natural hazards and man made threats, Schlegelmilch’s book pushes us to think through the question that we ask all too often: are we truly prepared?” Daniel P. Aldrich, author of Black Wave and Building Resilience...

July 29, 2020

Why It Takes More Than Stockpiling Supplies and First Responder Training to Prepare for Megadisasters

By Jeff Schlegelmilch

“This timely book both looks ahead to the mega-disasters on the horizon—disasters that tank economies, shred infrastructure, and take lives—and outlines how communities can start preparing now. It is an essential guide for policy makers and concerned citizens alike who...

June 9, 2020

New Book Tuesday! Rethinking Readiness, Doctors’ Orders, Stories from the Field, and More!

Our weekly list of new books is now available! Rethinking Readiness A Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters Jeff Schlegelmilch Foreword by Irwin Redlener Rethinking Readiness offers an expert introduction to human-made threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on opportunities to...

April 8, 2020

Reading List: Understanding the Pandemic Present

The global pandemic has left many of us with questions. Amid these uncertain times, you may be looking for information and resources about our emergency preparedness strategies, healthcare systems, essential workers, past pandemics, and more. We’ve compiled this list of...