Long before consumers shunned GMOs, Atina Diffley was experiencing the challenges of small-scale organic farming firsthand. Her memoir, “Turn Here Sweet Corn,” tells the story of a mother, a farmer, an entrepreneur and a survivor. Comment for a chance to win a copy.

“From Fields to Fairways” explores the history, architecture, and spirit of Minnesota’s classic golf clubs via more than 200 photos. Comment to win a copy.

In “Stare in the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-hop and Black Politics,” author Lester K. Spence explores the role of hip-hop on a growing population of activists and artists. Comment for a chance to win a copy.

In “Insect Media: An Archaeology of Animals and Technology,” author Jussi Parikka analyzes how insect forms of social organization have been used to structure modern media technologies and the network society. Comment to win a copy.

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