Straightforward and humorous, this medical perspective on weight loss brings a no-nonsense attitude to personal betterment. Part cheerleader, part drill sergeant, Dr. Lisa Clark is shouting out a message to overweight Americans: manage... Read More

Kids on the narrow end of the school resource pool, the tough cases, are given a human face by an author who has worked in the trenches. Experienced educator Simon Petrie reports from the trenches of Australian public schools with... Read More

Well-written sword fights and an intriguing good-elf-versus-bad-human premise make this Tolkienesque adventure colorful and engaging. Prolific fantasy author Snæbjörn extends his colorful, if somewhat chaotic, "Forgemasters of the... Read More

The Earth is alive—and not very happy about environmental changes, with consequences for humans and animals. The premise of Mother Earth’s Revenge: Unexpected Consequences—that the planet responds to neglect and abuse by... Read More

Pictures of babies in every stage of healthy development sets this parenting guide apart. New parents can be anxious about their baby’s development. When should she respond to her name? Sit up? Start talking? Advice from grandparents... Read More

Physician author weaves a web of abuse and retribution in mystery about relationships gone bad. Craig Jernigan is a stressed-out police reporter with an explosive temper in this clever debut thriller by longtime physician Gerald Bullock.... Read More

Local Boston color and lots of male bonding highlight this street-wise story. Imagine the guys’ basement hangout—the modern man cave, complete with sports television and a beer fridge—has spread over an entire neighborhood.... Read More

Carefully crafted, with a strong sense of place, Babenko’s novel is an immensely engaging contemplation about the nature of reality and illusion. "A Simple Soul" is anything but simple. As with matryoshka nesting dolls, Russian author... Read More