Rivertowns Books
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An independent publisher of serious nonfiction books, focusing particularly on business, politics, social issues, and selected books of poetry. For more information, write us at info@rivertownsbooks.com.
It's a replay, on a far bigger scale, of the last days of Jim Crow, when municipal swimming pools in town after town were closed down entirely rather than run the risk that Black and white kids might (horrors!) end up swimming side by side.
January 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
It's a replay, on a far bigger scale, of the last days of Jim Crow, when municipal swimming pools in town after town were closed down entirely rather than run the risk that Black and white kids might (horrors!) end up swimming side by side.
January 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
From Heather Cox Richardson this morning: "South Koreans’ immediate and aggressive response to a man trying to take away their democratic rights is an inspiration. . . It is democracy that is determined and resilient." Hear, hear!
December 4, 2024 at 1:14 PM
From Heather Cox Richardson this morning: "South Koreans’ immediate and aggressive response to a man trying to take away their democratic rights is an inspiration. . . It is democracy that is determined and resilient." Hear, hear!
Happy Black Friday! Many readers like the idea of sharing one of our books with a friend or colleague--so for the holiday season we've created a buy-one-get-one-at-half-price discount. Take advantage of it while it lasts! @www.rivertownsbooks.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Happy Black Friday! Many readers like the idea of sharing one of our books with a friend or colleague--so for the holiday season we've created a buy-one-get-one-at-half-price discount. Take advantage of it while it lasts! @www.rivertownsbooks.com
I am really appreciating THE ART OF LIBROMANCY by Josh Cook of Porter Square Books. It's a deep dive into the realities of bookselling (and publishing) in today's capitalist system.
November 29, 2024 at 2:09 PM
I am really appreciating THE ART OF LIBROMANCY by Josh Cook of Porter Square Books. It's a deep dive into the realities of bookselling (and publishing) in today's capitalist system.
From today's column by Heather Cox Richardson, citing Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation during the Civil War: "In 1861, Americans went to war to keep a cabal from taking control of the government and turning it into an oligarchy. . . . And in 1865, at least, they won. Happy Thanksgiving." Amen!
November 28, 2024 at 4:15 PM
From today's column by Heather Cox Richardson, citing Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation during the Civil War: "In 1861, Americans went to war to keep a cabal from taking control of the government and turning it into an oligarchy. . . . And in 1865, at least, they won. Happy Thanksgiving." Amen!
We just updated Alex Counts's classic book SMALL LOANS, BIG DREAMS to include his firsthand account of how Muhammad Yunus, creator of microcredit, is faring in his new role as leader of the interim government in his beloved homeland of Bangladesh. Fascinating! tinyurl.com/379w68b7
November 26, 2024 at 9:06 PM
We just updated Alex Counts's classic book SMALL LOANS, BIG DREAMS to include his firsthand account of how Muhammad Yunus, creator of microcredit, is faring in his new role as leader of the interim government in his beloved homeland of Bangladesh. Fascinating! tinyurl.com/379w68b7
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November 25, 2024 at 9:04 PM