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

Love, sex, and the minotaur meet in a fascinating collection of essays. In what ways do the themes of classical mythology and folklore inform people, both in the modern world and antiquity, of the nature of love and sex? What began as a... Read More

Lighthearted satire and high-tech devices meet in There’s an App for That. Advances in software and gadgetry are often met with a certain degree of public mania. In the mind of comedy writer Ed Toolis, the conveniences of the... Read More

Personal letters humanize famous imperial women to bring a new perspective on World War I–era Europe. A century has passed since the First World War, a conflict that essentially marked the end of an era that began with Charlemagne. By... Read More

This guide contains personal, practical, and direct inspiration for grieving men. The loss of a loved one is a unique and personal experience, and it’s easy to feel isolated and lost in response. But even though every individual... Read More

Plate does a thorough job connecting objects, senses, and faiths in every chapter. The religious world is full of sacred objects and rituals. How and why do we give special significance to certain things? Why is the smoke from a campfire... Read More

This book offers young people a candid, compassionate view of an often-misunderstood problem. People often joke about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as if it were little more than a funny quirk. “I’m so OCD!” people say about... Read More

"Dukkha Unloaded" is a gripping martial-arts, detective story about fighting enemies inside and out. Despite the Hollywood stereotype of trigger-happy cops, the truth is most men and women in law enforcement seldom draw a gun and even... Read More