Upriver Press
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Independent publisher of award-winning scholarly nonfiction books about critical issues of our times.
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Distributed by Independent Publishers Group ipgbook.com
Book reviews at: upriverpress.substack.com
In "After Virtue," MacIntyre argues that the West is stuck in emotivism, meaning "all moral judgments are nothing but ... expressions of attitude or feeling.” He adds, “There seems to be no rational way of securing moral agreement in our culture.” Book review: upriverpress.substack.com
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October 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
In "After Virtue," MacIntyre argues that the West is stuck in emotivism, meaning "all moral judgments are nothing but ... expressions of attitude or feeling.” He adds, “There seems to be no rational way of securing moral agreement in our culture.” Book review: upriverpress.substack.com
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Biographical drama is a perhaps the most popular genre of films and plays. Our new book by award-winning playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill is the only book designed to help #playwrights and #screenwriters master this art.
Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/home/writing...
Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/home/writing...
October 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Biographical drama is a perhaps the most popular genre of films and plays. Our new book by award-winning playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill is the only book designed to help #playwrights and #screenwriters master this art.
Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/home/writing...
Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/home/writing...
Civic polarization is facilitated by our media ecosystem, in which disinformation and conspiracy theories are empowered to spread freely. The new Upriver Press book "Overcoming Information Chaos" addresses our collective plight and how to respond. Coming soon! www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...
September 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Civic polarization is facilitated by our media ecosystem, in which disinformation and conspiracy theories are empowered to spread freely. The new Upriver Press book "Overcoming Information Chaos" addresses our collective plight and how to respond. Coming soon! www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter José Rivera says Writing the Biographical Drama guides writers into the "joys, challenges, and secrets of writing a biographical drama for stage and cinema." A unique book for a profitable genre.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter José Rivera says Writing the Biographical Drama guides writers into the "joys, challenges, and secrets of writing a biographical drama for stage and cinema." A unique book for a profitable genre.
www.upriverpress.com/home/writing...
#screenwriting #playwriting
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#screenwriting #playwriting
The RAND Corporation study on “Trends in Income from 1975 to 2018” found that $50 trillion flowed from the bottom 99 percent of the American population to the top 1 percent. The economy's rules work against average Americans.
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More at: www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal...
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September 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The RAND Corporation study on “Trends in Income from 1975 to 2018” found that $50 trillion flowed from the bottom 99 percent of the American population to the top 1 percent. The economy's rules work against average Americans.
More at: www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal...
#inequality
More at: www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal...
#inequality
Dr. Saeed Ahmed (PhD in economics from Cambridge) argues that the global economic development aid system needs to be reformed, if we want to help the world's neediest people. Watch our interview with the author here: www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha...
#Worldbank #IMF #economics #poverty
#Worldbank #IMF #economics #poverty
September 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Dr. Saeed Ahmed (PhD in economics from Cambridge) argues that the global economic development aid system needs to be reformed, if we want to help the world's neediest people. Watch our interview with the author here: www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha...
#Worldbank #IMF #economics #poverty
#Worldbank #IMF #economics #poverty
"As information disorder chips away at democratic foundations, democracies become less able to prevent its effects. Nations can become trapped in a vicious cycle."
Our new book shows we need media literacy to vote well.
Learn more: www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...
#medialiteracy #elections
Our new book shows we need media literacy to vote well.
Learn more: www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...
#medialiteracy #elections
August 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"As information disorder chips away at democratic foundations, democracies become less able to prevent its effects. Nations can become trapped in a vicious cycle."
Our new book shows we need media literacy to vote well.
Learn more: www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...
#medialiteracy #elections
Our new book shows we need media literacy to vote well.
Learn more: www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...
#medialiteracy #elections
Today at 4 pm (New York) Upriver Press will interview the authors of Inequality by Design, which describes how 50 years of economic policy have suppressed opportunities for the middle and lower classes. Bring your questions. Register below.
www.upriverpress.com/events
#inequality #economicpolicy
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#inequality #economicpolicy
August 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today at 4 pm (New York) Upriver Press will interview the authors of Inequality by Design, which describes how 50 years of economic policy have suppressed opportunities for the middle and lower classes. Bring your questions. Register below.
www.upriverpress.com/events
#inequality #economicpolicy
www.upriverpress.com/events
#inequality #economicpolicy
Aug. 16 a 4 pm (New York), meet the authors of "Inequality by Design" and submit your questions about the US economy. Five decades of policy changes have limited the economic opportunities of most Americans.
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
#genz #millennials #economy #inequality #poverty
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
#genz #millennials #economy #inequality #poverty
August 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Aug. 16 a 4 pm (New York), meet the authors of "Inequality by Design" and submit your questions about the US economy. Five decades of policy changes have limited the economic opportunities of most Americans.
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
#genz #millennials #economy #inequality #poverty
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
#genz #millennials #economy #inequality #poverty
Politicians say that if we "work hard and play by the rules" then anyone can move up the economic ladder. Really? Join us August 16 for a live interview and Q&A with the authors of "Inequality by Design."
Register (free): www.upriverpress.com/events
#economics #inequality #personalfinance
Register (free): www.upriverpress.com/events
#economics #inequality #personalfinance
August 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Politicians say that if we "work hard and play by the rules" then anyone can move up the economic ladder. Really? Join us August 16 for a live interview and Q&A with the authors of "Inequality by Design."
Register (free): www.upriverpress.com/events
#economics #inequality #personalfinance
Register (free): www.upriverpress.com/events
#economics #inequality #personalfinance
"The Myth of Artificial Intelligence" presents the philosophical underpinnings of the technology. The myth is that AI will attain "superintelligence."
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Review at: upriverpress.substack.com
#artificialintelligence #AI #technology #ethics #mediaethics #bookreviews
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Review at: upriverpress.substack.com
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August 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
"The Myth of Artificial Intelligence" presents the philosophical underpinnings of the technology. The myth is that AI will attain "superintelligence."
@harvardpress.bsky.social
Review at: upriverpress.substack.com
#artificialintelligence #AI #technology #ethics #mediaethics #bookreviews
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Review at: upriverpress.substack.com
#artificialintelligence #AI #technology #ethics #mediaethics #bookreviews
Spotlighting our first three books so far this year! As beautiful and meaningful on the inside as they are on the outside! Kudos to our graphic designer James Clarke for his talent and hard work. Four more arrive soon!
More at upriverpress.com
#autism #economics #screenwriting #playwriting
More at upriverpress.com
#autism #economics #screenwriting #playwriting
July 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Spotlighting our first three books so far this year! As beautiful and meaningful on the inside as they are on the outside! Kudos to our graphic designer James Clarke for his talent and hard work. Four more arrive soon!
More at upriverpress.com
#autism #economics #screenwriting #playwriting
More at upriverpress.com
#autism #economics #screenwriting #playwriting
Politicians say Americans can thrive if we "play by the rules and work hard." What if the rules only benefit the top 10 percent? Meet the authors of "Inequality by Design." August 16 at 4 pm (New York).
Free registration: www.upriverpress.com/events
#inequality #families #housing #education
Free registration: www.upriverpress.com/events
#inequality #families #housing #education
July 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Politicians say Americans can thrive if we "play by the rules and work hard." What if the rules only benefit the top 10 percent? Meet the authors of "Inequality by Design." August 16 at 4 pm (New York).
Free registration: www.upriverpress.com/events
#inequality #families #housing #education
Free registration: www.upriverpress.com/events
#inequality #families #housing #education
Economist Saeed Ahmed's new book calls for reforming the global economic development system, which impacts millions of people in poorer countries. Live interview July 26 at 9 am (New York).
Register free at: www.upriverpress.com/events
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#internationalmonetaryfund #worldbank #economics
Register free at: www.upriverpress.com/events
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#internationalmonetaryfund #worldbank #economics
July 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Economist Saeed Ahmed's new book calls for reforming the global economic development system, which impacts millions of people in poorer countries. Live interview July 26 at 9 am (New York).
Register free at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#internationalmonetaryfund #worldbank #economics
Register free at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#internationalmonetaryfund #worldbank #economics
People who see Sebastião Salgado’s photographs often say that his work reveals the human soul. "Retratos de Crianças do Êxodo" is a beautiful collection of images of migrant children facing existential struggle.
Book review at: upriverpress.substack.com
#migrants #photojournalism #workers #brazil
Book review at: upriverpress.substack.com
#migrants #photojournalism #workers #brazil
July 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
People who see Sebastião Salgado’s photographs often say that his work reveals the human soul. "Retratos de Crianças do Êxodo" is a beautiful collection of images of migrant children facing existential struggle.
Book review at: upriverpress.substack.com
#migrants #photojournalism #workers #brazil
Book review at: upriverpress.substack.com
#migrants #photojournalism #workers #brazil
Today, July 18 at 6 pm (New York) we interview Cambridge economist Saeed Ahmed about his new book, which presents research about the international economic development system that affects millions in emerging markets.
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#imf #worldbank #economics
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#imf #worldbank #economics
July 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Today, July 18 at 6 pm (New York) we interview Cambridge economist Saeed Ahmed about his new book, which presents research about the international economic development system that affects millions in emerging markets.
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#imf #worldbank #economics
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#imf #worldbank #economics
Cambridge PhD Saeed Ahmed argues that international economic development aid needs major reform. July 18 at 8 pm (New York), we will interview Dr. Ahmed about his new book "The Shady Economics of International Aid."
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#economics #IMF #worldbank
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#economics #IMF #worldbank
July 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Cambridge PhD Saeed Ahmed argues that international economic development aid needs major reform. July 18 at 8 pm (New York), we will interview Dr. Ahmed about his new book "The Shady Economics of International Aid."
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#economics #IMF #worldbank
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events
@piie.com
#economics #IMF #worldbank
1 in 36 U.S. children is diagnosed as autistic. How do we move from awareness to real support? Join Phoebe Jordan (@vicuniwgtn.bsky.social & @stanford.edu) for a free Zoom talk on her new book YOU, ME, AND AUTISM. 7/12 @ 4PM MT (U.S.) / 7/13 @ 10 AM (NZ). Register: www.upriverpress.com/events/jordan
July 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
1 in 36 U.S. children is diagnosed as autistic. How do we move from awareness to real support? Join Phoebe Jordan (@vicuniwgtn.bsky.social & @stanford.edu) for a free Zoom talk on her new book YOU, ME, AND AUTISM. 7/12 @ 4PM MT (U.S.) / 7/13 @ 10 AM (NZ). Register: www.upriverpress.com/events/jordan
Saturday July 12 (US time zones) we will be interviewing Phoebe Jordan about her new book "You, Me, and Autism." Jordan is an autistic scholar (PhD). A great book that will help parents, teachers, employers, and friends.
Register free at: upriverpress.com/events
#autism #parenting #teachers
Register free at: upriverpress.com/events
#autism #parenting #teachers
July 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Saturday July 12 (US time zones) we will be interviewing Phoebe Jordan about her new book "You, Me, and Autism." Jordan is an autistic scholar (PhD). A great book that will help parents, teachers, employers, and friends.
Register free at: upriverpress.com/events
#autism #parenting #teachers
Register free at: upriverpress.com/events
#autism #parenting #teachers
Tonight, July 5, at 7 pm (New York) we have the honor of interviewing acclaimed playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill about her new book "Writing the Biographical Drama." Register (free) at:
upriverpress.com/events/oneill
#screenwriting #playwriting #filmlovers #theater #playwrights #screenwriters
upriverpress.com/events/oneill
#screenwriting #playwriting #filmlovers #theater #playwrights #screenwriters
July 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Tonight, July 5, at 7 pm (New York) we have the honor of interviewing acclaimed playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill about her new book "Writing the Biographical Drama." Register (free) at:
upriverpress.com/events/oneill
#screenwriting #playwriting #filmlovers #theater #playwrights #screenwriters
upriverpress.com/events/oneill
#screenwriting #playwriting #filmlovers #theater #playwrights #screenwriters
Aspiring #screenwriters and #playwrights, and those who enjoy #film and #theater, will enjoy our live interview with PhD playwright Tee O'Neill. She will discuss the power of biographical dramas. JULY 5 (US time zones).
Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/events
#screenwriting #playwriting
Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/events
#screenwriting #playwriting
July 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Aspiring #screenwriters and #playwrights, and those who enjoy #film and #theater, will enjoy our live interview with PhD playwright Tee O'Neill. She will discuss the power of biographical dramas. JULY 5 (US time zones).
Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/events
#screenwriting #playwriting
Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/events
#screenwriting #playwriting
On July 12 (US time zones), join Phoebe Jordan for a discussion about her new book "You, Me, and Autism: How to Support, Befriend, and Work with Autistic People." Phoebe is an autistic researcher whose PhD work focuses on autistic kids.
Register at: upriverpress.com/events
#autismawareness #autism
Register at: upriverpress.com/events
#autismawareness #autism
June 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
On July 12 (US time zones), join Phoebe Jordan for a discussion about her new book "You, Me, and Autism: How to Support, Befriend, and Work with Autistic People." Phoebe is an autistic researcher whose PhD work focuses on autistic kids.
Register at: upriverpress.com/events
#autismawareness #autism
Register at: upriverpress.com/events
#autismawareness #autism
On July 5 (US time zones), we will be holding a live interview and Q&A session with Dr. Tee O'Neill, author of "Writing the Biographical Drama" and an internationally acclaimed playwright. Join in at no cost. For #playwrights and #screenwriters.
To register, please visit: upriverpress.com/events
To register, please visit: upriverpress.com/events
June 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
On July 5 (US time zones), we will be holding a live interview and Q&A session with Dr. Tee O'Neill, author of "Writing the Biographical Drama" and an internationally acclaimed playwright. Join in at no cost. For #playwrights and #screenwriters.
To register, please visit: upriverpress.com/events
To register, please visit: upriverpress.com/events
Join us on July 5 (July 6 in Australia) for an interview with internationally acclaimed playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill, author of "Writing the Biographical Drama."
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events/oneill
#playwriting #screenwriting #playwrights #screenwriters #film
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Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events/oneill
#playwriting #screenwriting #playwrights #screenwriters #film
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June 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join us on July 5 (July 6 in Australia) for an interview with internationally acclaimed playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill, author of "Writing the Biographical Drama."
Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events/oneill
#playwriting #screenwriting #playwrights #screenwriters #film
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Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events/oneill
#playwriting #screenwriting #playwrights #screenwriters #film
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On July 1, Upriver Press releases a book by economist Saeed Ahmed. Dr. Ahmed strongly supports humanitarian aid, but he argues that economic development programs rarely help. Many developing countries have worse levels of indebtedness and poverty.
www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha...
#economics
www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha...
#economics
June 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
On July 1, Upriver Press releases a book by economist Saeed Ahmed. Dr. Ahmed strongly supports humanitarian aid, but he argues that economic development programs rarely help. Many developing countries have worse levels of indebtedness and poverty.
www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha...
#economics
www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha...
#economics