A young husband and wife battle inner demons and harrowing conditions to establish a homestead in Montana in the early twentieth century. A melancholic man and his bride, Mable, homestead on the treeless plains of northeastern Montana in... Read More
Fascinating details of a polygynous family, immigration, and being a lawyer give Ekenna’s insights intriguing context. This book suggests that to live is to encounter individuals and circumstances with solemnity, grace, and reflection.... Read More
Flattmann remains tied to his colorful birthplace and portrays his fascination with its unique moods and moments. Born in New Orleans in 1946, Alan Flattmann studied at the McCrady School of Art in his native city and began his... Read More
Lambert delves deeply into the history of linguistics with this book, the captivating result of thorough research. The most fascinating part of ancient history is not the storied wars of conquest, but the remarkable development of the... Read More
Historians trace Lincoln’s religious development with thorough but objective detail. University of New Mexico historians Margaret and Ferenc Szasz present an academically-centered study of the religious influences that shaped Abraham... Read More
Rarely are theological works so lucidly constructed and gorgeously formed. "Ask the Beasts", a new theological effort from Fordham professor Elizabeth A. Johnson, pursues questions of humanity’s interdependence with and divinely... Read More
Fogel’s extensive research and experience lend him a testimonial presence while he convincingly shares methods of mindful awareness. Neuroscience supports the idea that early childhood development, relationships with caregivers, and... Read More
This superbly imagined work of essays packs insights of home, nationality, and belonging into a profound conclusion. “Home is the first exile. To belong in one place is to not belong in another.” With a distinctive voice, Esi Edugyan... Read More