The universe’s most elusive truths and mysteries are primarily pursued by scientists—a dogged contingent of highly educated, inquisitive minds dead set on understanding how things work. (More than a few poets share these traits.)... Read More

Watch in wonder as Otis transforms from a tiny ball of fluff into a predator on the cusp of stretching his feathers beyond the safety of his family tree, in "Otis the Owl", a real-life glimpse into the world of the woodland Barred Owl.... Read More

This is a memoir about transitions, told in a way that makes the seemingly simple feel truly meaningful. Jose Antonio Rodriguez’s "House Built on Ashes" is labeled a memoir, but could just as easily be considered a collection of... Read More

This engaging, conversational book dispenses life advice for farmers and others who seek to live close to the earth. *Letter to a Young Farmer *is an accumulation of wisdom with a large dollop of humor and a conversational tone that will... Read More

Even chefs want to save precious time and money on groceries, a tricky balancing act when dining standards are high, but Jennifer Hill Booker has blazed such a trail to the stove. Her second cookbook, "Dinner Déjà Vu", blends both... Read More

Though the focus is on anger, the information provided in this book is helpful in understanding the full range of human emotions. "Healing the Angry Brain" by Ronald Potter-Efron is a remarkable examination of emotional response in the... Read More

The dramatic sights and sounds of a Sri Lankan monsoon surround Malini and her formidable ox as they struggle to higher ground, in Alma Fullerton’s When The Rain Comes. A fascinating slice of Southeast Asian life, the tempo and... Read More

This is an appealing and amusing story of Buzzy’s attempts to delay bedtime, animated by a surprising cast of characters. A little boy with a big imagination is reluctant to put down his toys in favor of heading off to sleep in T. J.... Read More