London steps from Tichi’s pages as a self-educated intellectual absorbed by the plight of the downtrodden and the oppressed. This specialized look at American author Jack London (1876-1916) examines an outspoken socialist seeking an... Read More

Extensive research and an injection of personality make this a definitive biography of the most underrated Beatle. Richard Starkey evolved from working-class roots and a sickly childhood to becoming one-quarter of the most famous... Read More

A riveting investigation into the nature of humans to seek, to search, and to understand by discovery. Biographer Monty Joynes has crafted a compelling biography of an amazing family, the Fishers, combining technical content and personal... Read More

Petrini delves into contemporary agriculture problems to assert the importance of producing and consuming food that is good, clean, and fair. Genetically modified foods. Monoculture hybrids. Global warming. Agrarian land reform. Loss of... Read More

Crust lovers will find crispy, gooey, or golden-brown delights in this inventive pastry cookbook. Chances are, one can poll ten guests at any dinner party and find out that (a) all ten love any sort of pie, and (b) at least nine are... Read More

A Buddhist monastery has taken the “you are what you eat” adage one step further by suggesting that inner peace starts with what you put in your mouth. Looking for a recipe for Wishing-You-Well Soybean Sprouts with Licorice-Flavored... Read More

A daughter’s heartfelt recollection of her last days with her mom, with a poignant introduction by Mitch Albom. Lisa Goich was there to witness all of her mother Millie’s final days, and she shares them openly, without moralizing.... Read More

This discussion of ufology will help alien communicators successfully say, “Take me to your leader.” How would extraterrestrials communicate? Would they prefer to read our minds or to learn our languages and communicate on our level?... Read More