Imagine a science that strives to promote flourishing and fulfillment for individuals and groups at all social levels, a science that studies what makes life worth living: the science of positive psychology. Traits such as optimism,... Read More

At a time when many people remain in unsatisfying or low-paying jobs because they fear unemployment, this book persuasively makes the case for feeling fulfilled by one’s work: “Knowing what you are good at, what you are truly... Read More

At a time when politicians advocate de-funding National Public Radio and curtailing appropriations for the arts, it is difficult to recall that there was a time when the federal government actually paid writers to write books. From 1935... Read More

Few musicians and artists have had as much impact on America’s popular culture as Bob Dylan. Hundreds of books have been written about him, with his lyrics picked apart and analyzed by professors and Dylanologists, but since 1986 this... Read More

One Nation under AARP is an interesting book for two interrelated reasons. First, it addresses the financial plight of baby boomers. Second, it does so in the context of the growing influence of AARP, an organization that is arguably the... Read More

“I will kindle such a fire…though I myself perish in the flames.” An overlooked hero, James Otis stirred the hearts of both privileged and common men to light the fires of the American Revolution. His strong writings, viewed by... Read More

As companies slowly emerge from what undoubtedly has been a very challenging business climate, they may be rethinking their products or services, their market, and even the way they operate. In fact, according to Parbatee Chang, many... Read More

Like many medical people who advocate for natural health, Lara Pizzorno, managing editor for Longevity Medicine Review, and Dr. Jonathan Wright, biomedical researcher, carry the banner for vitamin/mineral supplements, exercise, and... Read More