Practical yet still exceedingly delicious, this world tour of cakes offers down-to-earth instructions for the everyday chef. For the home baker in search of a wider repertoire, Anna Weston presents a delectable sampler in "The Global... Read More

This scientist’s rigorous research into ZOMBIE outbreaks is dead-on. With most zombie-related literature focusing on the headline-grabbing violence and devastation associated with the disease, Christy J. Leppanen’s exhaustively... Read More

Jemc probes the inner lives of individuals with compact, powerful, and insightful stories in this collection. Jac Jemc’s first novel, My Only Wife, was a finalist for the 2013 PEN/Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction, and Jemc serves as web... Read More

Valuable information about improving human attitudes toward animals is presented in a friendly memoir style. Veterinarian and life-long animal lover Linda Bender describes her experiences communicating nonverbally with animals in "Animal... 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

This insightful work explains how to spot and capitalize on market trends. Individuals looking to take advantage of market trends would do well to read Kenneth Thurber’s thoughtful book, Trends, Waves, Windows & Bubbles. Thurber,... Read More

Jackson’s buoyancy infuses every word she writes, making this an easy book to read in spite of its sometimes-difficult subject matter. We read memoirs to confirm that we are not alone, that others have faced trials like our own. New... Read More

Feminism, memory, and political and domestic distress merge in this engaging, perceptive tale. This fictionalized memoir brings the pain of the past to the brink of tolerance then dissipates bad memories by celebrating simple pleasures... Read More