Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Good Guys Win! Even though there is never any doubt that Wade Mc Nabb with the help of Kate Stewart will triumph over the political and social influences of the “old boys network” led by Senator... Read More

“Schools are an ancient artifact that can’t last much longer,” concludes Roger Schank in his proposal of an alternative to buildings and the subject-based curriculum that defines schools. Instead, he envisions online courses... Read More

"Lady of the English" could just as well have been titled Ladies of the English: it centers on two quite different twelfth-century queens. The bond between these women is the thread that weaves balanced elements of history and romance... Read More

“I’m not a patient! … I’m a prisoner of war.” These few words summarize Ruth Levine’s outlook on her struggle to overcome the emotional challenges of her diagnosis of stage-four colorectal cancer. In Cancer Warrior, she... Read More

Murderer. Loving mother. Sadomasochist. Animal rescuer. Master manipulator. Talented artist. Each of these identities applies to Carole Alden, the subject of Barbara Oakley’s book Cold-Blooded Kindness. In July 2006, Alden shot and... Read More

“That is so last century!” Today’s readers and teachers may exclaim as they begin The Catcher in the Rye, the 1951 classic by J. D. Salinger. Fortunately, Peter G. Beidler has decoded the cultural information that packs the novel.... Read More

No batteries required! Parents wishing to occupy their toddlers with creative learning activities will find Everyday Play: Fun Games to Develop the Fine Motor Skills Your Child Needs for School by Christy Isbell a useful resource. Dr.... Read More

That Dog Won’t Hunt by Lou Allin reveals that a dog is not just man’s best friend but also woman’s. When Rick Cooper meets Gladys Ryan with her stalled car in the Mojave Desert, he is happy to help her. He is equally willing to... Read More