Ullrich’s photos and essays capture the tension between tradition and modernity in classic state fairs. The idea of a state fair evokes a certain sense of nostalgia, and nostalgia is a theme resounding throughout Kurt Ullrich’s... Read More

A fictionalized account of the Louisiana Purchase helps us visualize an interesting and complex time in history. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 involved deft negotiations between the United States, France, and Spain and featured the... Read More

This comprehensive rundown of the great names in astronomical detection makes for compelling biographical reading. "Starlight Detectives" throws light on the lives of many of astronomy’s greats, from the well-known Edwin Hubble to the... Read More

"Mussar Yoga" meets students at their current level of interest, knowledge, and ability while also encouraging deeper exploration over time. Different spiritual communities often have more in common than we recognize at first glance.... Read More

This book offers a clear sense of the essential components of tai chi while also explaining the ultimate intent of the practice. Jan Kauskas brings intelligent insight to the study of Zheng Manquing-style tai chi in Laoshi: Tai Chi,... Read More

Thornton delivers his authoritative research in a manner that can be understood by readers not schooled in classical history or philosophy. Democracy’s Dangers and Discontents: The Tyranny of the Majority from the Greeks to Obama, by... Read More

This true account of African diamond mining—good, bad, and ugly—brings an optimistic perspective of the continent’s economy. Diamond mining has intrigued people since the 21.25-carat Eureka diamond was discovered in Kimberly, South... Read More

Depth of detail and superb understanding of historical figures prove Benjamin’s research and admiration of the New York landscape. It’s difficult to imagine a more thorough history of the Hudson River Valley than this one by Vernon... Read More