“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world,” Anne Frank said. For many of us, the sacrifice it can take to make a difference in the world becomes intimidating. But as Dr. James... Read More

David J. Hearne’s first novel is a ripping good political thriller. Republican Senator Katherine Laforge is running for president on a platform that threatens both the wealthy and powerful oil industry by advocating green energy and... Read More

The contemporary revitalization of shamanism as well as the incorporation of shamanic elements into many New Age movements makes it high time for a new comprehensive assessment of the tradition. In Introduction to Shamanism University of... Read More

Discovering Mysteries Through the Mystical and Spiritual World ’“Choosing the name of that lost child tempts the spirits. ‘We’ve had that discussion Bertille’ Jamie said irritation evident in her tone. ‘It was our decision.... Read More

This is the steel of working-class, Mid-Western America described by a poet. What the story lacks in hope is counteracted by the beauty of the author’s narrative, which captures a fine balance of collective suffering and individual... Read More

The “circumference” of the title remains ambiguous in its application to this rewarding anthology. Twenty-eight contemporary poets responded to the editor’s request that they investigate the “idea of mastery” in a short essay,... Read More