Energy, invisible and intangible, is the key to survival. David Goldstein takes this idea to a new level in his book, "Invisible Energy". The Energy Program co-director for the Natural Resources Defense Council and a MacArthur “genius... Read More

Leodine, a young girl growing up in the posh suburb of Elisabethville in 1950s occupied Africa, is shocked when she learns of her African lineage. Unable to reconcile her white identity with the existence of a black ancestor, she... Read More

If you’re a parent proper oral care for your children can seem like a daunting prospect. Fluoride cavities fillings and orthodontics can provoke anxiety. The Complete Guide for Having Children With Perfect Teeth by Frances and William... Read More

The next best thing to being able to travel to another country is to read a book that describes it so well that pictures come to mind. It isn’t necessary to be a fan of the Lord of the Rings movies to enjoy this chronicle of the... Read More

Claire Bell is an eleven-year-old girl living in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Her mother Louise grapples with the difficulties of being a single mom and trying to home school Claire while providing an income for the two of them to live... Read More

This tale of bravery and heartache takes place during the Civil War. The “cut” of the title refers to the railroad gorge that runs the rocky hills between Winfrey and Culpeper, Virginia. Yet it could also symbolize the rift between... Read More

For the author, the lush Redwood country of California’s Anderson Valley gave him a sense of purpose, a reverence for nature, and a pride in accomplishment that neither his childhood on the poor side of Los Angeles nor the Vietnam War... Read More

“Drifter” is the kindest term most people would use for Jubal Siner. Criss-crossing the West in an old Buick Wildcat, finding solitary solace in a hidden cabin, he skids through life, fleeing a succession of groovy scenes gone bad.... Read More