Kristofferson: 67 Astounding Songs by Richard Somma is a comprehensive analysis of Kris Kristofferson’s early songwriting, focusing on thematic content, lyrical techniques, and vocal delivery. The book examines songs such as “Viet Nam Blues,” which critiques U.S. politics, and “Help Me Make It Through the...

Registered Nurse to Rear Admiral: A First for Women…A Nurse Forever by Estelle McDoniel tells the incredible life story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to become a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. From her small-town beginnings in Ohio to her long...

Women Who Talk to the Dead by Katherine Schweit is a gripping true-crime narrative that delves into the largest excavation of murder victims ever undertaken by the FBI. The book centers on the efforts of a detective and FBI agent to identify and bring justice...

Glory, Grit and Greatness: Great Americans Fading from Our Memory by Stephen Carr is a stirring and meticulously crafted collection reviving the stories of Americans whose contributions shaped the nation but have been overlooked. With vivid narrative flair and a deep respect for the individuals...

The Pursuit by Jim Ruth is a detailed historical biography chronicling the author’s journey to trace his ancestral roots through centuries of American history. What begins as a casual curiosity sparked by a seaside walk becomes a fully-fledged exploration into the life of Johann Peter...

The Joys and Troubles of a Missionary’s Life: Jowett Murray in the China of 1909–1945 by David Murray, Ruth H Finnegan, and John R Hunt is a detailed and thoughtful account of Jowett Murray, a British missionary who spent nearly four decades in China between...

The Jamaican Bobsled Captain by Ben Stubenberg is the biography of Dudley "Tal" Stokes, the captain of the Jamaican bobsled team who led his squad to the 1988 Winter Olympics against all odds. Despite limited resources, minimal training, and a lack of familiarity with the...

Silver Charm: And the Old Friends Who Save the Thoroughbreds by M.J. Evans is a biography of Silver Charm, a thoroughbred colt born in 1994 who rose to prominence under trainer Bob Baffert and owners Bob and Beverly Lewis, winning the 1997 Kentucky Derby and...

Debi Thomas: What Really Happened by Carol Denise Mitchell is a revealing and deeply personal portrait of Olympic medalist Debi Thomas. Drawing from two years of in-depth interviews with Thomas and her partner Jamie Looney, Mitchell brings to light the unseen struggles behind the spotlight,...

Nikola Tesla is perhaps best known as an inventor, having created many of the technologies that have helped make the modern world, such as the alternating current power system, the Tesla coil, and many other inventions in radio, fluorescent lights, and wireless communication. However, author...