Controversial and harrowing, the plundering of Rwanda by the United States comes under fire in this compelling investigation. The murders of hundreds of thousands of Hutus and Tutsis in Rwanda from 1990-1994 was not the outcome of civil... Read More

These graceful essays reflecting on those who own the night shed light on the beauty we find in darkness. Respected writer Phil Cousineau draws on decades of reading and writing in this far-ranging compilation of essays and poems about... Read More

The blend of memoir and case study balances well and provides a striking portrait of both sides of a homeless shelter. A blend of memoir, social advocacy, and stories about homeless men in Memphis, Tennessee, "The Concrete Killing... Read More

Those new to a gluten-free diet will find this smart cookbook informative and helpful. For those recently diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, Marlisa Brown offers a smart, comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide and cookbook... Read More

Day is superb at weaving together political and business conflicts pertaining to oil spills and personal stories of those who live in areas in danger of spills. Angela Day’s Red Light to Starboard: Recalling the Exxon Valdez Disaster,... Read More

Images of the mother and common settings are turned dreamlike in this calming poetry collection. This collection is quiet, attentive, and rhythmic. Ellen Kaufman’s poems look closely at the diurnal—laundry, vacation, gardens, a hair... Read More

This enjoyable trivia book will have you afraid to stop reading—who knows what phobias have practical, evolutionary reasons? Fear is a natural part of human evolution, a way to keep safe from predators and health risks, but taken to an... Read More

Characters intrigue and danger incites emotion as two Native American brothers navigate the effects of World War I. The bitter legacy of World War I included hundreds of thousands of casualties of poison gas, bullets, and influenza.... Read More