These pages are sure to ignite plentiful curiosity toward a community not often afforded much historical attention. Oxford-educated John Dougill takes readers on an unconventional tour of Japan, tracing its shadowy Christian past. From... Read More

This is a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated biography of a key player in the settlement of the Pacific Northwest. In the annals of American frontier exploration, John Mullan (1830-1909), is a largely forgotten figure.... Read More

A Vietnam War correspondent poignantly shares the perilous stories of US chopper pilots and crews and the PTSD that ravaged their lives ever after. The helicopter battles of the failed, “secret” 1971 incursion into Laos were some of... Read More

This spirited introduction to probiotic eating includes dozens of straightforward recipes. In Cultured Food for Health: A Guide to Healing Yourself with Probiotic Foods, her second book on the topic, Donna Schwenk offers suggestions for... Read More

Complete with a library of stitches, this knitting how-to book is perfect for beginners. For those interested in learning how to knit, "Knitbook" provides a solid foundation of all the basics and will prepare newbie knitters well for... Read More

Useful to everyone from beginners to professionals, this is a grammar reference book that lives up to its title. With "The Handy English Grammar Answer Book", Christine Hult has created a resource that lives up to its title. The book is... Read More

One hundred healthy recipes that kids—and busy parents—will love are beautifully presented and beg to be made. In the same vein as publications and campaigns that hope to bring whole foods back to the family table, "Little Bites"... Read More

This beautifully designed and comprehensive compendium on Japanese food preservation is a culinary gem. Nancy Singleton Hachisu enriches the literature of food preservation with her sparkling new compendium, Preserving the Japanese Way... Read More