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· Oct 7
📚 A new chapter begins! Island Press will be joining @princetonupress.bsky.social in 2026 — uniting two mission-driven publishers dedicated to shaping a better planet.
Learn more about this historic collaboration: islandpress.org/PUP
Learn more about this historic collaboration: islandpress.org/PUP
After 40 years of publishing ideas that shape a more sustainable world, Island Press is turning the page.
As we transition into a new phase in 2026, we’re offering one final opportunity to get every Island Press book at 50% off during our #SimplyEverything sale. Islandpress.org/half
As we transition into a new phase in 2026, we’re offering one final opportunity to get every Island Press book at 50% off during our #SimplyEverything sale. Islandpress.org/half
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
After 40 years of publishing ideas that shape a more sustainable world, Island Press is turning the page.
As we transition into a new phase in 2026, we’re offering one final opportunity to get every Island Press book at 50% off during our #SimplyEverything sale. Islandpress.org/half
As we transition into a new phase in 2026, we’re offering one final opportunity to get every Island Press book at 50% off during our #SimplyEverything sale. Islandpress.org/half
📢 BIG NEWS! Island Press is holding a #SimplyEverything sale! ALL our books are 50% off for ONE WEEK only! Find your next great read and save big! Use code HALF at checkout! 🌍📚 Islandpress.org/half
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
📢 BIG NEWS! Island Press is holding a #SimplyEverything sale! ALL our books are 50% off for ONE WEEK only! Find your next great read and save big! Use code HALF at checkout! 🌍📚 Islandpress.org/half
If the word “homestead” conjures up images of colorful gardens and yard chickens, the idea of "urban homesteading" might sound a little far-fetched.
But author Ryan Mitchell sees homesteading as a mindset that isn't prohibited by the amount of space you have. thetinylife.com/urban-homest...
But author Ryan Mitchell sees homesteading as a mindset that isn't prohibited by the amount of space you have. thetinylife.com/urban-homest...
Urban Homesteading Guide For Thriving In The City - The Tiny Life
This guide is full of tips for kicking off your urban homesteading journey. Why wait when you can start small, dream big, and embrace homesteading in the city?
thetinylife.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If the word “homestead” conjures up images of colorful gardens and yard chickens, the idea of "urban homesteading" might sound a little far-fetched.
But author Ryan Mitchell sees homesteading as a mindset that isn't prohibited by the amount of space you have. thetinylife.com/urban-homest...
But author Ryan Mitchell sees homesteading as a mindset that isn't prohibited by the amount of space you have. thetinylife.com/urban-homest...
Featuring profiles and case studies from around the world, PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE is a compelling invitation into the beautiful and fruitful middle-ground between🏚️ruin and restoration🏠.
Pick up a copy today wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/purpose
Pick up a copy today wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/purpose
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Featuring profiles and case studies from around the world, PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE is a compelling invitation into the beautiful and fruitful middle-ground between🏚️ruin and restoration🏠.
Pick up a copy today wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/purpose
Pick up a copy today wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/purpose
The next chapter of your neighborhood’s story begins with the buildings already standing there!
In PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE, architect Amy Hetletvedt unfolds a revolutionary-but-simple vision for re-thinking building conservation in vulnerable communities. islandpress.org/purpose
In PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE, architect Amy Hetletvedt unfolds a revolutionary-but-simple vision for re-thinking building conservation in vulnerable communities. islandpress.org/purpose
November 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The next chapter of your neighborhood’s story begins with the buildings already standing there!
In PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE, architect Amy Hetletvedt unfolds a revolutionary-but-simple vision for re-thinking building conservation in vulnerable communities. islandpress.org/purpose
In PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE, architect Amy Hetletvedt unfolds a revolutionary-but-simple vision for re-thinking building conservation in vulnerable communities. islandpress.org/purpose
We've got some exciting November exclusives for Island Press readers! 📚
Get the ebooks of THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES and NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY for just $19.99 each!
Plus, download a free excerpt from Gary Ferguson's THE TWILIGHT FOREST.
Only on islandpress.org
Get the ebooks of THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES and NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY for just $19.99 each!
Plus, download a free excerpt from Gary Ferguson's THE TWILIGHT FOREST.
Only on islandpress.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We've got some exciting November exclusives for Island Press readers! 📚
Get the ebooks of THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES and NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY for just $19.99 each!
Plus, download a free excerpt from Gary Ferguson's THE TWILIGHT FOREST.
Only on islandpress.org
Get the ebooks of THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES and NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY for just $19.99 each!
Plus, download a free excerpt from Gary Ferguson's THE TWILIGHT FOREST.
Only on islandpress.org
"Government shutdowns are often portrayed as temporary political standoffs. But for communities living on the frontlines of environmental hazard, their effects are immediate and enduring."
Read our new op-ed by Short-form Program contributor Dr. Sacoby M. Wilson today:
www.healthaffairs.or...
Read our new op-ed by Short-form Program contributor Dr. Sacoby M. Wilson today:
www.healthaffairs.or...
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"Government shutdowns are often portrayed as temporary political standoffs. But for communities living on the frontlines of environmental hazard, their effects are immediate and enduring."
Read our new op-ed by Short-form Program contributor Dr. Sacoby M. Wilson today:
www.healthaffairs.or...
Read our new op-ed by Short-form Program contributor Dr. Sacoby M. Wilson today:
www.healthaffairs.or...
When Notre Dame burns, the world notices—but who notices when community landmarks vanish forever?
In PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE architect Amy Hetletvedt unfolds a revolutionary-but-simple vision for re-thinking building conservation in vulnerable communities. islandpress.org/purpose
In PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE architect Amy Hetletvedt unfolds a revolutionary-but-simple vision for re-thinking building conservation in vulnerable communities. islandpress.org/purpose
November 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
When Notre Dame burns, the world notices—but who notices when community landmarks vanish forever?
In PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE architect Amy Hetletvedt unfolds a revolutionary-but-simple vision for re-thinking building conservation in vulnerable communities. islandpress.org/purpose
In PRESERVING WITH PURPOSE architect Amy Hetletvedt unfolds a revolutionary-but-simple vision for re-thinking building conservation in vulnerable communities. islandpress.org/purpose
ICYMI - Island Press author Mikael Colville-Andersen has written a powerful new article series exploring the quiet wars facing Ukraine: demographic collapse, gender realignment, civic burnout, psychological trauma, and the architecture of reconstruction.
Mikael Colville-Andersen – Medium
Read writing from Mikael Colville-Andersen on Medium. Urban designer, author and host of the global documentary series about urbanism, The Life-Sized City. Impatient Idealist. Volunteering in Ukraine since 2022
colvilleandersen.medium.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
ICYMI - Island Press author Mikael Colville-Andersen has written a powerful new article series exploring the quiet wars facing Ukraine: demographic collapse, gender realignment, civic burnout, psychological trauma, and the architecture of reconstruction.
BET THE FARM is a personal account of the financial struggles facing family farmers in America.
NO FARMS, NO FOOD is the inside story of how a powerful coalition of environmentalists and farmers was built.
This month get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) http://islandpress.o...
NO FARMS, NO FOOD is the inside story of how a powerful coalition of environmentalists and farmers was built.
This month get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) http://islandpress.o...
November 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
BET THE FARM is a personal account of the financial struggles facing family farmers in America.
NO FARMS, NO FOOD is the inside story of how a powerful coalition of environmentalists and farmers was built.
This month get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) http://islandpress.o...
NO FARMS, NO FOOD is the inside story of how a powerful coalition of environmentalists and farmers was built.
This month get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) http://islandpress.o...
One of the draws of homesteading and tiny house living is learning to live off the land. To grow your own food supply, it’s necessary to first learn the requirements of planting homestead gardens.🥕🌽🫛
Here are the basics: thetinylife.com/basic-tips-f...
Here are the basics: thetinylife.com/basic-tips-f...
October 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
One of the draws of homesteading and tiny house living is learning to live off the land. To grow your own food supply, it’s necessary to first learn the requirements of planting homestead gardens.🥕🌽🫛
Here are the basics: thetinylife.com/basic-tips-f...
Here are the basics: thetinylife.com/basic-tips-f...
Love them or hate them—what if squirrels are actually the key to understanding our planet’s future? islandpress.org/squi... #ThursdayThoughts
October 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Love them or hate them—what if squirrels are actually the key to understanding our planet’s future? islandpress.org/squi... #ThursdayThoughts
Are squirrels backyard heroes or nature's villains? The answer might surprise you.🐿️
Find out in award-winning author and environmental educator Nancy Castaldo's SQUIRREL—available wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/squirrel
Find out in award-winning author and environmental educator Nancy Castaldo's SQUIRREL—available wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/squirrel
October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Are squirrels backyard heroes or nature's villains? The answer might surprise you.🐿️
Find out in award-winning author and environmental educator Nancy Castaldo's SQUIRREL—available wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/squirrel
Find out in award-winning author and environmental educator Nancy Castaldo's SQUIRREL—available wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/squirrel
🐿️ Out now, SQUIRREL by environmental educator Nancy Castaldo is an insider’s peek at the world of “nature’s gardeners” and the profound way they shape our landscapes. islandpress.org/squi...
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
🐿️ Out now, SQUIRREL by environmental educator Nancy Castaldo is an insider’s peek at the world of “nature’s gardeners” and the profound way they shape our landscapes. islandpress.org/squi...
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Railfreight.com reviews NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY by Matthew Algeo! This @islandpress.bsky.social book is available to buy throughout Europe from your favourite bookshop or @ipsuk.bsky.social.
www.railfreight.com/in-depth/202...
www.railfreight.com/in-depth/202...
Manhattan New York’s first subway was built for…freight
Before commuters and straphangers came along, it was freight that first went underground in Manhattan. Alfred Beach’s pneumatic railway was meant to blow the dust…
www.railfreight.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Railfreight.com reviews NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY by Matthew Algeo! This @islandpress.bsky.social book is available to buy throughout Europe from your favourite bookshop or @ipsuk.bsky.social.
www.railfreight.com/in-depth/202...
www.railfreight.com/in-depth/202...
WHAT SHOULD A CLEVER MOOSE EAT? is a delightful exploration of the North Woods and what its natural history teaches us. WHITE PINE is a journey through the natural and human history of the white pine.
This month only get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) islandpress.org/2for40
This month only get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) islandpress.org/2for40
October 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
WHAT SHOULD A CLEVER MOOSE EAT? is a delightful exploration of the North Woods and what its natural history teaches us. WHITE PINE is a journey through the natural and human history of the white pine.
This month only get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) islandpress.org/2for40
This month only get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) islandpress.org/2for40
💡October is Energy Awareness Month!
Supercharge your awareness and understanding with our monthly book bundle. Get all 4 of these energy titles for just $85 when you use code BUNDLE at checkout on islandpress.org/bundle
Supercharge your awareness and understanding with our monthly book bundle. Get all 4 of these energy titles for just $85 when you use code BUNDLE at checkout on islandpress.org/bundle
October 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
💡October is Energy Awareness Month!
Supercharge your awareness and understanding with our monthly book bundle. Get all 4 of these energy titles for just $85 when you use code BUNDLE at checkout on islandpress.org/bundle
Supercharge your awareness and understanding with our monthly book bundle. Get all 4 of these energy titles for just $85 when you use code BUNDLE at checkout on islandpress.org/bundle
Everyone wants to know, when it comes down to it, does homesteading save money?
If you’re considering living off grid, you might have similar questions, so here's a comprehensive look at the cost-effectiveness. thetinylife.com/does-homeste...
If you’re considering living off grid, you might have similar questions, so here's a comprehensive look at the cost-effectiveness. thetinylife.com/does-homeste...
Does Homesteading Save Money? Costs And Benefits - The Tiny Life
How does homesteading save money, and why do people assume it does? A deep dive into what homesteading saves, what it costs, and why it's worth it
thetinylife.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Everyone wants to know, when it comes down to it, does homesteading save money?
If you’re considering living off grid, you might have similar questions, so here's a comprehensive look at the cost-effectiveness. thetinylife.com/does-homeste...
If you’re considering living off grid, you might have similar questions, so here's a comprehensive look at the cost-effectiveness. thetinylife.com/does-homeste...
OCTOBER EXCLUSIVES! Get the ebook of LIVING OFF GRID for just $14.99!
Plus, download free excerpts from THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES and NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY only on islandpress.org
Plus, download free excerpts from THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES and NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY only on islandpress.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
OCTOBER EXCLUSIVES! Get the ebook of LIVING OFF GRID for just $14.99!
Plus, download free excerpts from THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES and NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY only on islandpress.org
Plus, download free excerpts from THE LIGHT BETWEEN APPLE TREES and NEW YORK'S SECRET SUBWAY only on islandpress.org
Why are our cities still built for the 1970s? Uncover the surprising truth about urban design and how to fix it in THE UNFINISHED METROPOLIS by journalist Benjamin Schneider. islandpress.org/metr...
October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Why are our cities still built for the 1970s? Uncover the surprising truth about urban design and how to fix it in THE UNFINISHED METROPOLIS by journalist Benjamin Schneider. islandpress.org/metr...
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Check out our awesome new book by @malgeo.bsky.social front and center at Barnes and Noble in Brooklyn @islandpress.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Check out our awesome new book by @malgeo.bsky.social front and center at Barnes and Noble in Brooklyn @islandpress.bsky.social
Ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West—yet a quiet unraveling has begun. In the past decade, over 200 million ponderosa have died. As the very character of this vast region shifts, how can we come to terms with such profound loss? islandpress.org/twil...
October 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West—yet a quiet unraveling has begun. In the past decade, over 200 million ponderosa have died. As the very character of this vast region shifts, how can we come to terms with such profound loss? islandpress.org/twil...
WHAT SHOULD A CLEVER MOOSE EAT? is a delightful exploration of the North Woods and what its natural history teaches us. WHITE PINE is a journey through the natural and human history of the white pine.
This month only get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) islandpress.org/2for40
This month only get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) islandpress.org/2for40
October 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
WHAT SHOULD A CLEVER MOOSE EAT? is a delightful exploration of the North Woods and what its natural history teaches us. WHITE PINE is a journey through the natural and human history of the white pine.
This month only get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) islandpress.org/2for40
This month only get both for $40 (+ free shipping!) islandpress.org/2for40
💡October is Energy Awareness Month!
Supercharge your awareness and understanding with our monthly book bundle. Get all 4 of these energy titles for just $85 when you use code BUNDLE at checkout on islandpress.org/bundle
Supercharge your awareness and understanding with our monthly book bundle. Get all 4 of these energy titles for just $85 when you use code BUNDLE at checkout on islandpress.org/bundle
October 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
💡October is Energy Awareness Month!
Supercharge your awareness and understanding with our monthly book bundle. Get all 4 of these energy titles for just $85 when you use code BUNDLE at checkout on islandpress.org/bundle
Supercharge your awareness and understanding with our monthly book bundle. Get all 4 of these energy titles for just $85 when you use code BUNDLE at checkout on islandpress.org/bundle
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"Frankly, it's the book the transportation reform movement has been waiting for." -- @keawilson.bsky.social , Senior Editor, @usa.streetsblog.org
Check out the book and other reviews here
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and via @islandpress.bsky.social at islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Check out the book and other reviews here
www.amazon.com/You-Want-You...
and via @islandpress.bsky.social at islandpress.org/books/if-you...
October 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"Frankly, it's the book the transportation reform movement has been waiting for." -- @keawilson.bsky.social , Senior Editor, @usa.streetsblog.org
Check out the book and other reviews here
www.amazon.com/You-Want-You...
and via @islandpress.bsky.social at islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Check out the book and other reviews here
www.amazon.com/You-Want-You...
and via @islandpress.bsky.social at islandpress.org/books/if-you...