Flattmann remains tied to his colorful birthplace and portrays his fascination with its unique moods and moments. Born in New Orleans in 1946, Alan Flattmann studied at the McCrady School of Art in his native city and began his... Read More

Iselin’s eye for intricately textured photography elevates this book from interesting to captivating. It tickles and entangles the feet of swimmers. It clogs up boat motors. It snarls and weighs down fishing lines. Most people think of... Read More

This is a well-tended and weed-free guidebook that’s likely to serve as a go-to resource for any type of gardener. One of the most challenging parts of gardening isn’t digging into the soil or dealing with pests—it’s planning... Read More

The adventures of the Pardeys are populated by colorful friends and some shady characters, all of whom have made their seafaring lives that much more exciting. Lin and Larry Pardey have spent much of their lives sailing around the world... Read More

Rowan offers an entertaining documentation of the Cubs’ influence on American history. At a key moment in It’s a Wonderful Life, the angel Clarence tells a despondent George Bailey how each life touches so many others. That seems to... Read More

Layering the big picture of cultural history with personal anecdotes accentuates Niese’s Native American wisdom. For Native Americans, a Sundance is a ceremony in which certain traditions are passed down by way of dancing, fasting,... Read More

Exercises for mindfulness increase the wisdom in this book of relationship advice. Well researched and well written, "Insecure in Love", by Leslie Becker-Phelps, outlines different attachment styles to help people overcome obstacles to... Read More

The essence of Buddhism is explained in this simply written yet powerfully positive book. Kazushi Okamoto, a spiritual lecturer in Japan, has written a book that is a very pleasant ride through the tenets of Buddhism. Those unfamiliar... Read More