The Clean Body by Peter Ward charts the history of personal cleanliness in the western world from the seventeenth century on, and it takes us through the homes and bathhouses of France, Germany, Italy, England, Austria, and North America. We know that today’s often excessive...

Passing Through by Darryl Greer details his captivating experiences growing up in Australia, moving to London and going back to live in Australia, with many other exciting adventures in between. Born in 1948, Greer was raised by his adoptive mother in the Gold Coast, Queensland....

The Height of Fearlessness: A True Story of the Power of Perspective by Mia Iwama Hastings and Mimi Iwama recounts the tale of a nine-year-old girl, Mimi Iwama, at the end of the Second World War, as she and her beloved mother come to terms...

New Yorkers: A Feisty People Who Will Unsettle, Madden, Amuse and Astonish You is a work of non-fiction written in the style of a memoir, and was penned by author Clifford Browder. Part travel guidebook and part nostalgic memoir, this excellent read is for anyone...

The iPINIONS Journal: Commentaries on the Global Events of 2019 is exactly what the title suggests; a collection of opinion blogs written and published (in real time) on author Anthony Livingston Hall’s weblog. This collection, one of many over the years, highlights the tumultuous events...

Fluency Guide (Learn Any Language Smarter, Not Harder) by Diana Volkaviciute can be a tall order for any author to fill. For the most part, this guide book does just that. In clear and concise language, the author uses positive reinforcement to encourage the reader...

Come With Us To The Promised Land: A Pictorial Biblical Encounter is a work of non-fiction focused on faith-based locations, photography and history, penned and created by author Doreen Rose. Writing in a memoir-style form of a journey that has been taken, Rose recreates her...

Every now and then I come across a book that I wish everyone would read. Never a Stranger: From her past in Croatia and Russia, to finding a son in Bhutan, to befriending women in Africa, one woman’s stories of travel, connection, and self-discovery by...

I found Getting It, Then Getting Along by L. Reynolds Andiric a fascinating treatise on the world’s five major religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. With an unbiased perspective, the author simply explains the history and philosophy of each religion. The author’s intent...

Nostalgia is the main underlying theme of Barry Silverstein’s Boomer Brand Winners & Losers: 156 Best & Worst Brands of the 50s and 60s which is full of well-known products from that era. The author has chosen known brands from a variety of categories, with...