Few presidents are as revered, as disliked, or as influential as Ronald Reagan, and not many books offer such an unvarnished appraisal as this one of the fortieth president. The author is professor of history at McGill University and the... Read More

“I write my first sentences without any expectation at all,” says the author. “Thinking how the mightiest river begins somewhere with a tiny, uncertain trickle, I’m unconcerned when my first sentences don’t seem to roar.”... Read More

Reconciling science with religion is a longstanding, ongoing project in America. For most people today, electricity is still somewhat magical: they can neither produce it nor explain it. Two centuries ago, it was an awesome new discovery... Read More

Consumers have become accustomed to instant gratification in their daily lives. Their expectations regarding the medical industry are no different. They want instant cures and the newest and trendiest in technology. The competitive... Read More

For those old enough to remember a world without Wal-Mart, this book starts with an interesting romp through retail history. The days of bustling downtown shopping areas with Mom-and-Pop stores filled to the brim with American-made... Read More

How are Zen and business alike? Anyone who wonders how right livelihood and practical wisdom can play a role in today’s cutthroat business climate will find a resonant mentor and traveling companion in this author. He lived for a... Read More

So much in life requires nothing more than creating a simple plan, then sticking to it. Need to lose weight? Eat less and exercise more. Need more money? Spend less and save more. Unfortunately, what is simple is not always easy,... Read More

Pat Brown was the right man to serve as California governor (1959—1965) during the state’s period of both booming population and economic growth. His record of liberal activism led to a major expansion of the state’s higher... Read More