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

Segel’s imaginative, colorful story deals with important concepts such as responsibility, relationships, and concern for animals. Children love animals, but owning a pet is a big responsibility. In "A Big Decision", Kenneth Ian Segel... Read More

A tale of two worlds, white and Native-American, is told with vivid language and an engaging plot. Set against the backdrop of the cultural and military turmoil of the Revolutionary War, this coming-of-age novel looks at the fighting in... Read More

Historical novel blends fact and fiction during a time of great hope and pervasive racism in the entertainment industry. There’s the Rub is a sad yet hopeful story of one African-American family living at the turn of the twentieth... Read More