With the character depth and literary finesse of a novelist, bestselling historian and travel writer John Man portrays the life of renowned twelfth-century sultan Saladin, who united Muslim kingdoms against Christian crusaders to retake... Read More

This is a coming-of-age tale—with a hint of a warning—for those who dream of dazzling futures. A well-drawn hero, engaging dialogue, and a surprising plot twist make "Brushstrokes" by Loren Hayle an unconventional coming-of-age... Read More

To deepen their connection to and love of the natural world, naturalists, writers, and ordinary folk have long used journals to memorialize their observations from nature jaunts. The best definitions of such love include phrases like... Read More

This impassioned, authoritative work offers practical solutions for improving American schools and teachers. Former teacher, principal, and school superintendent Richard DuFour, who works as an educational consultant, is uniquely... Read More

"A Seeping Wound" is a dark story of human cruelty, and an ode to the preeminence of the human spirit. In his arresting novel, "A Seeping Wound", Darryl Wimberley forcefully chronicles life in one of the many slave camps of the rural... Read More

This accessible encyclopedia of Italy’s military and cultural influence over the centuries is a lively, conversational book full of surprising facts. “Italy has had a troubled, sometimes tragic, history. Rome lived by the sword and... Read More

The mixture of practical information and reassurances make this essential reading for patients and their loved ones. With their first book, "Addiction Is Addiction", Raju Hajela, Sue Newton, and Paige Abbott aim to foster “more open... Read More

If Sheldon Cooper were a detective, he’d be Samuel Hoenig, whose Asperger’s symptoms and mystery-solving skills combine to offer humor and suspense. Samuel Hoenig is not your usual detective. While he lives with Asperger’s... Read More