Thorough and academic, this biography describes a Civil War hero who fought his battles with words. Episcopal Bishop Charles Petit McIlvaine isn’t a common name in history textbooks. This American historical figure was most influential... Read More

Coghlan generously offers the story of her trauma and healing to comfort and encourage others. Josie Coghlan shares her story of struggle and hard-won triumph over mental illness in "Josie Released from Within". When a person’s world... Read More

Bruce Waldman distills the essence of his art experience into his thorough guide to drawing. Perhaps the most important credential for anyone teaching art is experience, both in and out of the classroom. Waldman has both in spades,... Read More

The hunt is on for relics as the clock ticks to an apocalypse in the exciting conclusion to this elegantly written series. Baden-Powell’s Beads: Jerusalem is an action-packed thriller that is sure to entertain. Author Paul D. Parsons... Read More

Charming illustrations and a likable protagonist teach children about self-restraint, following rules, and earning rewards. Zachary Fallon creates a whimsical look at the moral quandaries of a small boy in "Diego Dilemma in the Cookie... Read More

A character ashamed of his disturbing desires illuminates important questions about society’s sexualization of young girls. Lolita in the Lion’s Den, the debut novel from literature professor and sexuality researcher Justin Forest,... Read More

Antihero Billy’s character is revealed through his interactions with money and women in this cynical tale of self-discovery. Blowin’ It, the debut novel by Wintfred Huskey, is a story of luck, usually good and expressly undeserved,... Read More