Using humor, sarcasm, allegory, metaphor—and a little time travel—Guriel shows how poems succeed. The Pigheaded Soul: Essays and Reviews on Poetry and Culture offers thoughtful and critical analyses of some of North America’s most... Read More

Alice Steer Wilson’s art is displayed, and stories told, with a curator’s eye and a daughter’s love. Victor Hugo once wrote, “To love beauty is to see light.” This quote sums up the rich life and luminous work of the late... Read More

This compilation is a fun, honest, and playful look at the initial online dating email that many will relate to. A playful look at the world of online dating, It’s a Connection! It’s a Comedy! Internet Dating. The Good. The Bad. And... Read More

Complex questions are outlined in an easy-to-understand way, and are best savored slowly. "What Am I? And Why Do I Suffer?" by Iqubal Birdi is an intellectual examination of the complexities of human life that is at once personally... Read More

A moving, detailed story of overcoming abuse and unhealthy marriages, this memoir captivates through admirable description of everyday life. A survivor of both childhood and domestic abuse tells her story in a straightforward manner in... Read More

This volume likely will change the way many people choose to confront death, and alter the way life can be lived today. Changing the Way We Die: Compassionate End-of-Life Care and the Hospice Movement should be required reading for... Read More

Discussion of abstract tai chi concepts helps develop a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind the practice. Yang, Jwing-Ming has written more than thirty-five books on martial arts, the latest an informative overview of the... Read More

Funny, sweet, and wise, these cinematographer’s tales show Zarchy’s urbane and lovable character. "Showdown at Shinagawa" opens with a delightful story about an American film crew on assignment in Japan, which deftly captures the... Read More