From villains like John Wilkes Booth to heroes like TR and Tesla, they all had that certain something. While there have been many ways to capture the public imagination throughout history, being attractive has certainly never hurt. Some... Read More

Judith Valente’s story is reminiscent of the Japanese proverb that encourages us to “fall seven times, stand up eight.” What is it about the mystery of monasteries that draws men and women with a suitcase full of questions to their... Read More

Activities, lessons equip teachers with tools to help autistic and other kids communicate in and out of the classroom. Body Talk: Teaching Students with Disabilities about Body Language, by Pat Crissey, delivers just what the subtitle... Read More

The Red Scare, homophobia and, of course, murder, highlight Peter S. Fischer’s wonderfully crafted fifth noir-style detective mystery set in Hollywood’s Golden Age. "The Unkindness of Strangers" is the fifth installment in Peter S.... Read More

This wide-ranging and detailed book explores nonsurgical options that can be used along with more traditional practices. In The Art of Healing: Uncovering Your Inner Wisdom and Potential for Self-Healing, Dr. Bernie S. Siegel offers... Read More

Expertly rendered reshapings of biblical stories provide a thoughtful commentary on storytelling’s reflection on the human condition. "Gadly Plain" is a meditative coming-of-age novel that wades through the grief of a young girl yet,... Read More

This debut novel defies genres while delivering humor and oddball characters. In "The Facades", fabulist author Eric Lundgren has created an imaginary urban environment that includes a missing opera singer, an evangelist preacher, and a... Read More

A wide range of settings, deeply introspective characters, and dramatic plots reveal the powerful skills of this young writer. A young writer’s imaginative powers are amply displayed in this debut short story collection. These stories... Read More