Pick up this book if you want to see beyond a worshipping view of the historical period that shaped the modern world with all its glories and horrors. "The Renaissance", with nineteen essays plus photo explorations, changes the... Read More

Depth of detail and superb understanding of historical figures prove Benjamin’s research and admiration of the New York landscape. It’s difficult to imagine a more thorough history of the Hudson River Valley than this one by Vernon... Read More

Forget fishing, disregard drinking, ’twas war what wrought Ernest into a hardened, thoughtful, truth-be-told writer. To understand the man, take this book at its word. Read More

Lazor is as handy with a pen as with a plow in this helpful guide for any aspect of organic farming. Longtime farming pioneer Jack Lazor has progressed from a back-to-the-land idealist to the co-manager, with his wife, of a profitable... Read More

Charming vignettes, cute recipe titles, and photos of the family cooking add a traditional appeal to this versatile cookbook. Think back to childhood, and it’s quite likely that many fond family memories are intertwined with food. And... Read More

Successful authors need a good business foundation, and Briles shows exactly how to build one. Judith Briles’ authoritative guide to business strategies for first-time and seasoned authors is a well-written, charmingly illustrated, and... Read More

The professional basketball teams in Washington, DC, have been the butt of jokes more often than they’ve been legitimate title contenders, but even they deserve a comprehensive compilation of their history. That’s what Brett L.... Read More

The actor behind a troupe of outlandish characters in director Tim Burton’s films—Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka, Sweeney Todd, the Mad Hatter—and the swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise,... Read More