In the context of the sentiment that American society is becoming increasingly divided along class lines—the “one percent” versus the “ninety-nine percent”—Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson’s well-written, well-researched book... Read More

This isn’t a book about grammar, punctuation, rules, or even about getting anything “right” on the page; as the author points out, there are plenty of those books around. Rather, what Plotnik is concerned about—no, make that... Read More

Most collections of quotations are compilations of a variety of notable people’s statements on diverse subjects. "Reduced Reflections" is entirely the work of Tan Kheng Yeang and is a delight to read. Yeang arranges his topics in... Read More

Dreams of writing a “great American novel” or a nonfiction book that captivates the world has led to a specialized niche in publishing: how to do it. "Write-A-Thon" is yet another guide to motivating the sidelined author, a... Read More

No less than the history of the world—beginning 100,000 years ago and extending through 2010—is presented in The New Atlas of World History: Global Events at a Glance, using comprehensive maps, timelines, and pertinent graphics.... Read More

Reading dictionaries is a particular delight enjoyed by those who find words fascinating. It may sound silly to those not as enamored of language as logophiles, but this practice builds vocabulary as it aids the mind in acquiring more... Read More

The authors of "Accidents Happen" assert that if you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence, “this book contains almost everything you will need to know” about the personal injury legal system. Torkzadeh and... Read More

It isn’t that Arthur Plotnik has a problem with praise–he thinks that’s just fine. Rather, it is the manner in which praise is expressed that rankles this writer. He is simply tired of hearing everything that is any good preceded... Read More