In the realm of spirituality, the phrase “the way” refers primarily to two major images. In the Gospel of St. John, Jesus refers to himself as the way, the truth, and the light; and in traditional Chinese philosophy and Eastern... Read More

Set during the Civil War, "Rain Upon the Blinding Dust" tells the story of Moses, a runaway slave who joins the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry, and John, a drummer in the 33rd Iowa Infantry. Moses and John meet at the failed Red... Read More

In this tribute to a cherished mentor, Collis D. Patterson collects Samuel L. Banks’ writings and oral presentations (produced between 1990 and 1995), as well as outlines of academic policies for the multicultural curriculum that he... Read More

Many children’s books take on the challenge of entertaining while educating or providing a moral. Mark Gregory Washer’s "Blue Bonnie Butterfly" aspires to teach not one moral, but several, as Blue Bonnie Butterfly learns to “Be... Read More

World War II stories continue to hold appeal for book lovers and filmgoers alike. "A Sheepish Man" is yet another title that capitalizes on the fascination with the period. This is the story of Colonel Robert Thornton White, a seasoned... Read More

Even life in a retirement home can involve intrigue as Janice Harmon discovers when she moves to a beautiful estate near Louisville, Kentucky. Although she is looking forward to a little peace and quiet, she soon finds herself involved... Read More

Shelby is an eight-year-old girl who enjoys play dates and cooking dinner with her parents, but what she loves most of all is using her imagination. She imagines what it would be like to be a bus driver, a zookeeper, an artist, an... Read More

“What an elder sees sitting, a young man wouldn’t see even if he climbed a tree.” This bit of wisdom from an ancient, nearly crippled, yet once legendary beauty is the core theme of twenty-year-old Nigerian Chidera Duru’s "The... Read More