For all twenty writers in this new collection of essays, fire is, inevitably, a metaphor. The metaphors change, however, depending on the writers’ experiences; while some experiences are similar, especially the ones that involve... Read More

Lady Liberty, the piercing goddess and defender of this planet’s most fabled city, stands alone, torch ablaze, illuminating the hopes of humanity while guiding millions who are following their quest towards her protected shores. In one... Read More

Asey Mayo, speeding in his Porter roadster along the Skaket shore lane, diagnosed the northeast storm coming up as one of Cape Cod’s superdoopers. Appraising the rising wind, the bulbous black clouds streaking overhead, the odd... Read More

Most parents know the frustration of taking children shoe shopping. Just about any child will declare earnestly that the flashiest pair fits perfectly, that is until they become dirty. Then they skulk, uncomfortable but no longer... Read More

April 2, 2005 marks the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen’s birth. This reissue of an early work proves that Andersen remains a master of the fairy tale, infusing the simple theme of good vs. evil with elements of magic and... Read More

An unlikely hero sold into indentured servitude, a country in social turmoil, a dash of sexual intrigue, and a pinch of murder-the perfect remedy for reader lethargy-are all found in this epic tale flavored with the exoticism of Persia.... Read More

Thinking “outside the box” takes on new meaning when the box is ones own coffin. The author, former professor of business administration and principal of The Innovation Group, makes that challenge, among others, in this fine tribute... Read More

The Jersey Shore has had the worst shipwreck record of any coastal region between Cape Cod and Cape Hatteras. According to the author, if all the remains of vessels embedded in the sands from Sandy Hook to Brigantine were laid end to... Read More