Writing an entire book about an esoteric athletic event, the 1989 Ironman triathlon, could be a daunting task. But the author eases readers into the nuances of the sport, capturing imaginations with a satisfying study of two exceptional... Read More

Palestinian Mahmoud Darwish’s eloquent poem “I Come From There” can evoke emotions ranging from sympathy to rage. Arthur Neslen’s latest book is certain to do the same. A British journalist, Neslen “grew up the child of... Read More

“Little by little, the spirit gets broken here,” says Caro Spencer in May Sarton’s novel As We Are Now, describing her life in Twin Elms. Sarton based the nursing home she’s speaking of on a “disgraceful” facility she visited... Read More

Inviting readers along on a year’s journey of gratitude, Dr. Angeles Arrien, a teacher, cultural anthropologist, and author (The Four-Fold Way; The Second Half of Life) draws on a world of inspiration and perennial wisdom in this, her... Read More

Ethical transgressions seem to be daily occurrences in business and politics. Scandals that cause resignations, firings, and even lawsuits can frequently be traced back to ethics violations. This may leave many questioning the moral... Read More

In her latest book, Dean Falk notes, “when it comes to the subject of human origins, scientists have been every bit as passionate about their convictions as religious fundamentalists.” In this accessible, informative account of the... Read More

“Orthodox” Christian doctrine presents God as an all-male, three-in-one figure who creates and gives birth with no need of help from the feminine. To anyone whose mind is not fettered by “belief,” the proposition seems quite... Read More

No less than the history of the world—beginning 100,000 years ago and extending through 2010—is presented in The New Atlas of World History: Global Events at a Glance, using comprehensive maps, timelines, and pertinent graphics.... Read More