This collection of essays is an intelligent, well-argued, funny, and deeply patriotic look at how America has changed since 9/11. Taking his cue from World War II propaganda, the author reminds listeners of the ways in which politicians... Read More

The author has spent his lifetime comparing religions. A Methodist, he bows toward Mecca five times daily and practices both yoga and meditation. During his formative childhood years in Missouri and Arkansas, Smith witnessed Pentecostal... Read More

According to a recent study of 494 elementary aged children at Brown University, thirty-seven percent of them have problems sleeping. The children felt they were being pushed hard by their parents’ schedules, teachers’ expectations,... Read More

The fear of flying has escalated in the last year, with approximately forty-four percent of Americans admitting that they would prefer other modes of transportation. The author-a lecturer, advice columnist, creator of in-flight... Read More

Embarrassed by his naivete and lack of awareness, the author has found a way to teach consciousness as a “basic human or life skill” in the business world. Opting to teach “product thinking as process thinking” (what cynics might... Read More

Peace is one of humanity’s highest and most elusive goals. Several years ago, the United Nations proclaimed 2001-2010 the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World. In their introduction... Read More

Having read this book, acclaimed poet and university lecturer David R. Slavitt calls the author “one of the best dozen or so poets writing in America. Here, she not only maintains but even surpasses her previous high level of... Read More

Form in poetry can be very powerful. This book will either introduce readers to the Haibun form of poetry or remind readers of its power. The author has selected a Japanese prose-haiku combination to echo her own interior journey. On... Read More