A Tel Aviv neighborhood comes to life through the story of its many homeless cats and their effects on two elderly neighbors. Are the felines a nuisance, companions to be treasured, or something in between? A beloved pet goes missing,... Read More

Strains of melancholy color this extraordinarily lovely meditation on longing. When a boy watches his father leave for the war in unfamiliar soldier’s garb, he doesn’t know it will be his last memory of him. When he grows up, he... Read More

The fascinating story of Mexican artist Diego Rivera’s (1886-1957) upbringing and artistic and political evolution is paired with stunning reproductions of his murals and photos of the artist at work. This biography of this master... Read More

Volcanoes, mountains, water, habitats, the air we breathe … being able to visualize the significance of these critical elements—and their relationships to one another—goes a long way toward helping us to understand the world we... Read More

In An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism: The Essentials of Buddhist Spirituality, scholar William Stoddart provides a comprehensive and succinct summary of the diverse expressions of Buddhist teachings and culture across history. In just... Read More

This rollicking novel is inhabited by unforgettable characters and told in the style of Dickens and Stevenson. In the eighteenth century, the coast of Cornwall, England, was notorious for being a haunt and haven for smugglers,... Read More

Legends come alive at a leisurely pace as characters search for treasures hinted at in ancient texts. “It appears Professor Huxley is either going to make people fabulously rich or unleash the Devil,” quips one character in... Read More

The second book in this supernatural series is an exciting tale of romance, mystery, and danger that will intrigue readers who love the subtle tinge of blood. Sophie Galen, advice columnist to the lovelorn and confused, has problems of... Read More