Tim Allis’s fascinating biography of American fashion and retail pioneer Henri Bendel, inventor of the clearance sale, asserts that much of what is taken for granted in modern retail can be attributed to Bendel, whose in-store fashion... Read More

The true story of Olaus and Mardy Murie, conservationists integral to the creation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and to the passage of the Wilderness Act, is told alongside colorful illustrations of the land and animals they... Read More

Joonas Sildre’s graphic biography "Between Two Sounds" is about Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s lifelong quest to break new ground. In 1939, Pärt discovered an old, broken piano in his family’s new apartment. He developed his... Read More

Christophe Lebold’s biography of one of popular music’s greatest songwriters is outstanding, grounding its subject in the historical times that formed him and his art. Following Leonard Cohen from his childhood in Canada through to... Read More

Twenty-five historical women are profiled in the essay collection "Warrior, Queen, Scientist, Activist", remembered for their achievements and their strengths. Jan-Benedict Steenkamp’s essay collection "Warrior, Queen, Scientist,... Read More

Frances Hodgson Burnett’s life, though thorned with tragedy, blooms within this inspirational picture book. The real-life inspirations for Burnett’s most famous works, including A Little Princess and The Secret Garden, are revealed... Read More

An iconic portrait of George Washington comes to life in this painterly picture book. George Washington is a man of action who loathes making idle conversation and sitting for portraits. Gilbert Stuart is the premier portrait painter of... Read More

"We Had Fun and Nobody Died" is Amy T. Waldman’s adventure-filled biography of music promoter Peter Jest, who brought legendary rock and folk acts to Milwaukee. Before he became well-known in the music industry, Jest was a prankster... Read More