This is an amazingly well-researched account of a large, interesting family in the 1800s. Exhaustive research and a keen interest in where he came from led to Michael Harwood’s extensively detailed family history, which continues in... Read More
This memoir of life as an amputee affirms the beauty of life, even when the body undergoes drastic changes. "Baby Steps" is John Rollo’s graphic and inspiring account of his journey from near-death experience to recovery, aided by the... Read More
Those enthralled by tales of Polar expeditions will find much to celebrate in this thrilling and well-paced biography. Unlike more famous Polar explorers like Robert Peary, Robert Falcon Scott, and Roald Amundsen, there’s been no... Read More
This exquisite graphic novel presents a glimpse of life behind the scenes at Dior in the ’40s and ‘50s. The fictionalized Clara, who becomes a model for Christian Dior following the launch of his “New Look,” serves as the gateway... Read More
Rich historical detail roots this story of a strong, sassy woman in Tudor England. England during the reign of King Henry VIII was a treacherous place. One minute it’s the Catholics who are in favor, the next it’s the Protestants.... Read More
Perennially understaffed nonprofit organizations depend on volunteers as their backbone for getting things accomplished and for raising money. Fundraising is especially crucial in a challenging economic environment, and this makes The... Read More
Few things are more American than Friday night high school football. For the star of a winning team, the world is, indeed, an oyster. So it was for the late Bobby Hoppe, Chattanooga Central High’s “living legend.” Hoppe’s hard... Read More
“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free….” This famous line from the Gospel of John greets readers at the onset of teacher Mary Ann Gillispie’s "Endtime Reapers". Luckily, the quote rings true as Gillispie’s... Read More