In "American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey Into The Business Of Punishment," Shane Bauer goes undercover as a correctional officer at a private prison in Louisiana to expose the inhumane conditions and profit-driven motives of the American prison system. Through his experiences, Bauer reveals the corrupt and exploitative nature of the for-profit prison industry, as well as the systemic racism and abuse of power that permeates the entire criminal justice system.

A sweeping, atmospheric novel set in the Malayan jungle that follows a European planter’s rise and personal struggles as he builds and defends a rubber estate; through vivid descriptions of landscape and daily life it probes the moral and emotional costs of colonial ambition, the tensions between settlers and local communities, and the ways heat, nature and isolation shape character, relationships and the slow unraveling of hopes and families.

The book tells the gripping true story of a group of Indian workers who are lured to the United States under false pretenses and find themselves trapped in forced labor at a Mississippi shipyard after Hurricane Katrina. Deceived by promises of green cards and good wages, they endure harsh conditions and exploitation. The narrative follows their courageous journey to freedom, highlighting their resilience and the tireless efforts of a labor organizer who helps them escape and seek justice. Through this harrowing tale, the book sheds light on issues of human trafficking and workers' rights, emphasizing the power of collective action and hope.

A raw, candid memoir that follows a young single mother who leaves an abusive relationship and survives by working as a housecleaner while navigating shelters, welfare bureaucracy, and the shame and stigma of poverty; through day-to-day domestic labor, parenting, and the pursuit of education, she exposes the systemic barriers, moral judgments, and quiet resilience involved in trying to build a stable life for her child.