Offering an unparalleled view of a culture unfamiliar to many Westerners, this should be read by anyone wanting to further understand a people and heritage. In "Living with Arabs", an adventurous British schoolteacher writes about her... Read More

Those interested in Ireland and its history and people will find interesting reading here, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, always informative. Any prospective traveler to Ireland—or someone intent on winning a St. Patrick’s... Read More

Powerful characters and a timely message make this medical novel a first-rate thriller. In a world where people talk a lot about Obamacare, "The Dutch Institute" by Dutch authors Wim Huppes and Mirjam Kemp raises some worthy questions... Read More

Salih draws from his years of medical experience to share the virtues he believes bolster the study of medicine. We will all be patients at some point in our lives, surrendering ourselves to someone else’s medical expertise. Abdul... Read More

It’s impossible not to care about what happens to these merry anarchists as they seek to unchain themselves and their fellow creatures. Individual heroism takes a sideline to mutual aid, horizontal organizing, and celebrating diverse... Read More

This historical romance shows how a brother and sister struggle to reconcile British and Indian culture. The rigid ceremony and proper attitudes of turn-of-the-century England clash delightfully with the colorful and alluring landscapes... Read More

"Fight like a Physicist" is a cool concept that makes physics tangible for fans of fighting sports. As a martial arts practitioner with a doctorate in physics, Jason Thalken has an interesting perspective on fighting sports, and he... Read More

Kasper’s considerable knowledge of the Cold War era makes this thriller informative. It’s the mid 1980s, and Nick Gamble, the protagonist of this serpentine story of intrigue and conspiracy, is an American journalist living in Italy.... Read More