The Dead Sea is a unique subject, located as it is at the intersection of three major religions. Its history is as rich and combustible as might be expected. Students of the Middle East will doubtless find this exhaustive report on the... Read More

Over four trips to wild places, photographer Marty Essen documents the natural world, highlighting areas that are susceptible to human impact. "Endangered Edens"’ primary strength is its many glossy, high-quality photos of wildlife.... Read More

Science must be able to acknowledge things unseen, according to this well-reasoned philosophical work. Thoughtful and well-reasoned, "Beyond Matter" makes a case that philosophy is a crucial part of the scientific process. Science... Read More

This is a massively entertaining investigatory quest to pinpoint the science behind Bigfoot claims. An engaging look at the history, mythos, and science of Bigfoot and company, "Bigfoot Yeti and the Last Neanderthal" is a fascinating... Read More

Gentle humor enlivens these short autobiographical essays, charming snapshots of one Christian woman’s life. Composed of a series of biographical short-short essays, "I Punched Myself in the Eye" details the life of a globe-trotting... Read More

Supernatural forces define this story of illness, addiction, and redemption. Sydney, a teen dying of cancer, receives the support of three women across several lifetimes in "The Anesthesia Game", Rea Nolan Martin’s inspirational... Read More

A novel set in the near future explores what the world might look like if Japan were to achieve dominance. The predictive novel The Last Bastion of Civilization: Japan 2041 presents a possible future in which Japan has achieved the... Read More

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