Don’t wait! Our #SimplyEverything sale has every Island Press book at 50% off. One last opportunity to stock up directly from Island Press — sale ends 11/16! Use code HALF at checkout: islandpress.org/half

Since 2003, the United States has lost more than half of its dairy farms. Author Ryan Dennis reckons with the toll losing the family’s three-generation dairy farm had on his father. barnraisingmedia.com/how-we-lost-...

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BARN GOTHIC is an elegy for family farmers and an intimate portrait of three generations laboring to be fathers and sons while their livelihood falls apart. Beautifully told, it is a story of finding a way forward when everything you know disappears. islandpress.org/gothic

Challenging our car-centric systems can feel daunting. But change is possible, and this book is here to help! In IF YOU WANT TO WIN, YOU'VE GOT TO FIGHT, transportation activist @carterlavin.bsky.social provides a roadmap for transforming passion into political power. islandpress.org/fight

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Believe it or not, 1 acre is considerably more land than many homesteaders have at their disposal for food production. By using this 1 acre layout as a guide, you will be able to produce a significant portion of your household’s food on your own land. thetinylife.com/designing-a-...

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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...

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

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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...

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

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

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

"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...

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

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...

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...

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

🐿️ 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...

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...

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

💡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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

💡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

"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...

Happy Publication Day @garyaferguson.bsky.social. Now, people will get to read your lovely book TWILIGHT FOREST. This excellent interview will prompt readers to get a copy right away. cc @islandpress.bsky.social www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

Out now, THE TWILIGHT FOREST by Gary Ferguson is a life-affirming journey through one of America’s most cherished wild landscapes and a reminder that loss can be a pathway to connection. islandpress.org/twil...

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

Free-flowing rivers are an endangered species. We’ve dammed almost every major river, straightening curves and blocking passage for fish. Now a new movement is helping demolish harmful structures—restoring life to rivers and communities depending on them. islandpress.org/unda...

Many homestead beginners jump the gun and take on more than they can handle, leading to burn out and sometimes failure. If you want to meet your goal of self-sufficiency, it's important to take things one step at a time. thetinylife.com/how-to-start...

Our future depends on flowing rivers. Explore the powerful movement that could save our waterways and ourselves in UNDAMMED by environmental journalist Tara Lohan. Available wherever books are sold! islandpress.org/unda...

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

The forests of our childhood are fading. Will we choose denial, despair—or meaningful connection? islandpress.org/twilight THE TWILIGHT FOREST by Gary Ferguson. In bookstores and online October 16.

Check out this beautiful review of Gary Ferguson's THE TWILIGHT FOREST in John Clayton's Natural Stories Substack. John has read many of Gary's 27 books and calls THE TWILIGHT FOREST "one of his best."

💡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

📚 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

Priyanka Kumar's new book "The Light Between Apple Trees" explains how Americans became hooked on a cartoon version of the apple and how this endangers them. You can read an edited extract on @landclimate.bsky.social. It's out now from @islandpress.bsky.social www.landclimate.org/seeds-of-ind...

Good times chatting with the Stop Requested podcast crew about #transit advocacy and my upcoming @islandpress.bsky.social book -- give it a listen here open.spotify.com/episode/2omu...

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