This extraordinary and fascinating biography paints a larger picture of life in the Quaker community of Virginia during the Civil War. Gregory P. Wilson’s biography of his... Read More

Sensitive ruminations on one’s place in the community and the world will resonate with independent spirits. May 15, 1969: It’s Bloody Thursday at People’s Park in... Read More

Rich portraits of the people who were displaced when the Shenandoah National Park was created are both heartrending and ironic. Each year, a million tourists traverse the... Read More

This revised edition of Alice Dunnigan’s story deservedly elevates her to the pantheon of African American and female pioneers of American history. Alice Dunnigan was a... Read More

Armies march on their stomachs, and here’s how Civil War-era cooks prepared the food. History Lover’s Cookbook, by Roxe Anne Peacock, reflects the author’s passion for... Read More

Leu explains chemical processes in understandable terms, using illustrations and photos to further his arguments. In his new book, The Myths of Safe Pesticides, André Leu makes... Read More

The gorgeous design of this cookbook will transport chefs to the Alaskan coast, where tasty, surprisingly elegant recipes await. In their second cookbook collaboration, mother... Read More

Years of creative exploration and experimentation elevate this how-to guide to an artistic status. In his latest publication, The Creative Woodturner: Inspiring Ideas and... Read More

This is a concise clarion call to action against the rise of COPD. Many readers will be familiar with images of residents of Beijing or Tokyo wearing face masks as they walk... Read More

Spiritual health leads to physical health, said Kellogg, the charismatic subject of this quirky biography. He’s a round, goateed fellow, dapper in his all-white suit (the... Read More

Nelson uses humor to bring attention to important environmental issues and to detail his unique methods of improving ecosystems. In tracing the arc of his life in The Wastewater... Read More

This charming mystery boasts an endearing dog who helps her human snuff out crime. An Army of Noses is the third Spunky Murder Mystery penned by Holly L. Lewitas. Spunky is an... Read More