A global economy gone haywire is a strong motivation to rethink the way in which the world’s economy functions. In this futuristic book, the authors, who represent the Department of Economics of a nonprofit organization called the... Read More

Some books we read for pure pleasure, while others we choose in order to improve a skill or learn something new. "The Fast Track Guide to Speaking in Public" falls into the latter category, but is far from a dry read. Author Jan Yager... Read More

The vital Buddhist Heart Sutra is a slight two-page text, but it somehow encapsulates a vast storehouse of wisdom and guidance. Despite its brevity, the principles have proven to be impenetrable to many. In an accessible and charming... Read More

It seems safe to say that Sam Savage is a modern master of the monologue—a label that might be applied to him by one of his own characters, sarcastically, and probably in italics. Savage, who lives in Wisconsin, is also a national... Read More

What can we learn from a French bulldog about manners? Surprisingly, quite a lot. In a series of email exchanges between Mitchell’s French bulldog, ZsaZsa LaPooch, and her long-time friend and “sister-of-choice,” Forman, the two... Read More