Throughout the ages, people have been inspired, soothed, warned, informed, encouraged, and transformed by stories. The most powerful stories, those lasting tales that enthralled whole societies, became the myths, legends, and archetypes... Read More

In fifth-century Britain, the Kingdom of Dumnonia is in a state of limbo. The king and queen are dead, and their only child vanished on the night of the king’s murder. For the people of Dumnonia, left with no leadership or protection,... Read More

Every small town doesn’t have a ball park like Muzzy Field in Bristol, Connecticut—but it should. This is Americana. This is old-time baseball. In his first book, sports journalist Douglas Malan chronicles the history of one of the... Read More

Readers and writers of heroic fantasy will find a lot to enjoy in this collection of stories designed to “demonstrate a wide-range [sic] of writing skills.” The publisher hosts both SwordandSorcery.org and Flashing Swords E-zine, and... Read More

Heart attacks are among the most common medical problems, but they also seem to be the most misunderstood and under-discussed disorders. This book addresses the basics of heart disease and how a heart patient can function and even lead a... Read More

Profiles of eighty top snow-skiing destinations is the thrust behind Ski Atlas of the World: The Complete Reference to the Best Resorts (Abbeville Press 978-0-7892-0986-3) a beautifully photographed coffee table-worthy project certain to... Read More

What celebrity has ever gone wrong with a Valentino gown on the runway? The designer himself admits that he has never been revolutionary, but instead he strives for “an elegance that transforms borders,” a goal that has served him... Read More

Ruth Stone, born in Virginia in 1915, has published thirteen collections of poems. Winner of the National Book Award, the Wallace Stevens Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, a Whiting Award, and two Guggenheim Fellowships, she... Read More