Doherty emphasizes the delicate and interdependent nature of ecosystems; as the birds go, so do we. An outwardly esoteric project from Nobel Prize-winning immunologist Peter Doherty, "Their Fate Is Our Fate" employs authorial charm and... Read More

This book articulately conveys the author’s experience during Freedom Summer and its impact on American life. "Challenging the Mississippi Firebombers" is a firsthand, historical account of the fifteen months that encompassed Freedom... Read More

Salads, veggies, breads, oh my! The sheer variety of sides presented in this eye-catching cookbook will have home chefs scrambling to the kitchen. Tara Mataraza Desmond’s dedication to an eclectic mix of side dishes, along with a... Read More

This dystopian story is tightly crafted with a well-developed landscape of danger and mystery. Set in a dystopian future ruled by religious fanatics and a cruel military, "External Forces" is a fascinating, exciting fantasy. A group of... Read More

If all the diverse elements of humanity—ethnic, regional, spiritual—share one common existential goal, it is surely in the desire to understand consciousness and acquaint ourselves more deeply with who we truly are. We often ask,... Read More

Get ready for a change of pace and a quick touchdown into the political and personal lives of the president and the first lady. It may not be at all what one would expect, especially since this wife of a president has decided to forego... Read More

The twenty­-three stunning patterns in "Lace Collection for Knitting" will make any wearer feel as though she’s on the runway every day, whether adorned in a fitted sweater, an elegant cardigan, or a flowing shawl. The front cover... Read More

Lauren Slater’s obsessive­-compulsive disorder manifests in various ways in this collection of essays—she counts by increments of three to keep the moon in orbit and planes from falling. But, surprisingly, there is no dilemma over... Read More