Melina Druga's 1917 offers a unique glimpse into the pivotal year of World War I through the lens of contemporary newspapers in Canada and the United States. The book focuses on two major events: the United States entering the war and Canada's victory at Vimy...

In 1916, Melina Druga offers an engrossing exploration of the pivotal events and attitudes that shaped Canada and the United States during a critical year of World War I. Drawing from contemporary newspaper accounts, the book provides a fascinating dual perspective, juxtaposing Canada’s involvement in...

Finding Ruby by Richard Rothman is a thoughtful and deeply personal examination of the intricate connection between family history and individual identity. This reflective narrative explores the lives of several generations, focusing primarily on the author's biological grandfather, Rubin “Ruby” Schechter, a devoted idealist whose...

Melina Druga delivers 1915, the second installment of A Tale of Two Nations: Canada, U.S., and WWI, offering a gripping historical narrative that reflects the tumultuous realities of the First World War. Drawing from contemporary newspaper accounts, Druga explores the significant events of 1915, particularly...

At first glance, American Tax Trivia: The Ultimate Quiz on U.S. Taxation by Mike Kowis may look like a book solely for tax junkies. However, this book was—dare I say—entertaining even for a person like me who uses tax software to do her taxes and...

The world's problems are well documented and include environmental issues, an inadequate education system, exploitation, warfare, corporate greed, and poor governance. Laura Fienor examines these in detail and provides innovative solutions in Cutting-Edge Ideas: Empowering Agents of Positive World Change. She points out that the...

Backyard Politics: A Psychological Understanding of Today's Political and Social Divide by Craig B. Wiener is an analytical exploration of contemporary society's ideological rifts. Through the lens of two archetypal perspectives—the "Protectors," who prioritize systemic change and external remediation, and the "Promoters," who champion individual...

No One Has to Die by Steve Monier presents a gripping and detailed account of the nearly nine-month armed standoff between U.S. Marshals and Ed and Elaine Brown in 2007. This standoff in Plainfield, New Hampshire's scenic town, represents a unique case of law enforcement...

Brian D. McLean's Our Global Crisis critically examines humanity's consumption patterns and their detrimental effects on societal stability and ecological health. McLean offers the extinction of the passenger pigeon as a cautionary tale, leaning into how overhunting and habitat destruction, fueled by 19th-century technological advancements,...

Tyranny of the Mind by Julie A. Fragoules offers a compelling exploration of the historical tension between self-governance and authoritarian control. The book traces the roots of Western legal and cultural thought from ancient to modern times, examining how religion, law, and power have intersected...