The two epic wars of the twentieth century were separated by twenty-odd years of European despondency, impoverishment, and simmering, unresolved hatreds. The 1920s and ’30s witnessed a devastating series of murders against the... Read More

Aside from the fact that many favorite food dishes in Denmark are unpronounceable—unless, of course, you’re Danish—the country is one of the more robust foodie destinations in the world. It is not happenstance that Copenhagen’s... Read More

Shizumi Shigeto Manale and Richard Marshall’s delicate and heartrending narrative details the life of a young girl living in a town near Hiroshima after the bombing in 1945 and offers a message of hope and cultural understanding. The... Read More

The question of the moment in 1907 among the male majority of the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) involved the proper attire for women for climbing. They ruled, after little debate, that “no lady climbing, who wears skirts, will be allowed... Read More

A pharmacist cautions against the overuse of prescription medications, advocating a significant change in diet to prevent and treat major health problems. The Empty Medicine Cabinet: The Pharmacist’s Guide to the Hidden Danger of Drugs... Read More

Skeen’s simple-to-follow assessments and analyses of personal and relationship issues offer insight to people with abandonment issues. Michelle Skeen’s Love Me, Don’t Leave Me takes on the issue of fear of abandonment and tasks her... Read More

Nilsson’s refreshing perspective acknowledges the complementarity of the paths of mystic and scientist. Stanford scientist Anders Nilsson pens a guide for connecting to a path of spiritual awakening. Its perspective is fresh and... Read More

Franciscan friar Horan adapts theological material for laypersons without sacrificing depth. The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton: A New Look at the Spiritual Inspiration of His Life, Thought, and Writing is a fresh, well-studied look... Read More