The gentle nudge to pause, listen, look for deeper meaning or humor—especially at the worst of times—is ever present in Sue Scalf’s poetry. But her blood runs plenty hot, and that opposition between the thoughtful and the... Read More

The professional basketball teams in Washington, DC, have been the butt of jokes more often than they’ve been legitimate title contenders, but even they deserve a comprehensive compilation of their history. That’s what Brett L.... Read More

Looking for a companion in the twenty-first century may require online dating services, computerized matchmaking, and nights in the city at known singles establishments such as bars and nightclubs. A fortunate few will meet and fall in... Read More

The Depression era of the United States was one of the worst times this country has ever suffered. Yet even in the worst of times there is something valuable to be found—money was scarce, but innocence, kindness, and grace were in... Read More

There is no God. There is no forgiveness. The world is on a continuous cycle of good and evil in which evil and its cesspools of iniquity are forever compelling everyday people to do deceitful things. This is the world according to... Read More

“Every rainstorm, every one is different, but the feeling is the same. There’s glory in it. There’s victory,” proclaims Hank Beecham, profes-sional rainmaker. The protagonist’s obsessive quest for victory on his own dark,... Read More