Kathleen R. Smythe Libri

"Bicycling Through Paradise is a collection of twenty historically themed cycling tours broken into 10-mile segments centered around the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Written by two longtime cyclists-one a professor of history and one an architect-the book is an affectionate, intimate, and provocative reading of the local landscape and history from the perspectives of cycling and Cincinnati enthusiasts. Tours, navigated by Smythe and Hanlin, take cyclers past Native American sites, early settler homesteads, and locations made know through recent Ohio change-makers as navigated by the authors. With extensive details on routes and sites along the way, tours between 20 and 80 miles in length are designed for all levels of cyclists, and even the armchair explorer. And if all this isn't exactly paradise, well, it's pretty close"-- Provided by publisher

Focusing on the urgent need for a shift in human consciousness, the book presents a compelling case for long-term survival on Earth. By integrating insights from history, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and philosophy, it proposes a new sustainability paradigm. This interdisciplinary approach encourages readers to rethink their relationship with the planet and highlights the importance of adapting our values and practices for a more sustainable future.

Fipa Families explores the impact of Catholic missionaries on the Fipa people of Tanganyika from the 1870s to the 1950s. It delves into the transformation of the region through evangelization, highlighting the missionaries' influence on political, economic, and social structures. The book provides insights into the experiences and perspectives of the Fipa community, illustrating how the majority embraced Catholicism and the resulting changes in their society.