“At least half of all people die early because of illnesses caused by lifestyle choices, dietary factors and behavioral patterns,” states the author, adding that it is never too late to make a change. Cancer is a frightening topic... Read More

Willie Lee Reed is eleven when he finds God in his fingers. He has just left the Detroit orphanage and come into the home of Reverend Stockton, a cruel man who nonetheless has the sense to recognize Willie Lee’s gift and present him... Read More

Vancouver, British Columbia-in the cutting italics that six-year-old Jack Klein’s mysterious uncle Avram uses to pronounce judgment on their homogenous homeland-is “the end of the world.” The globe, both literally and symbolically,... Read More

There are a couple of ways a politician might convince voters that he’s their guy. He can demonstrate strong leadership, or he can pander. Unfortunately, says the author, former U.S. Senator from Illinois, most of today’s politicians... Read More

“I was finishing an evening meeting across town and beginning a migraine at the same time,” writes the author. “Meanwhile back home, my wife, Linda, went for a late evening walk. Along the dark street, her crying could be in... Read More

Imagine beautiful poinsettias growing like weeds! The author noticed that they grow profusely in Mexico. Where did these flowers come from? According to Mexican legend, a miracle produced the first poinsettias. In Oppenheim’s version,... Read More

“I always insisted that a good education was a synthesis of book learning and involvement in social action,” asserts Zinn, a controversial historian. Zinn’s fifteen books, and his involvement in social movements, which has earned... Read More

Therapy and creativity go hand-in-hand. But this excellent book may cause consternation for those in the mental health field who want psychotherapy to be standardized and predictable-think of managed care! Creativity represents the... Read More