A Soldier’s Life by Edna W. Cummings is both a personal memoir of the author’s life in the U.S. military as well as of her and others' efforts in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion’s incredible work during World War II, to receive the recognition...

Nothing So Broken by Chris Richards skillfully melds the author’s life experiences with the significant influence of his father’s service in Vietnam and the lasting effects of Agent Orange exposure. Through vivid storytelling, Richards explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of war. The...

He’s Alive! by Živojin Petrović is a biography of Joko Mestrovitch, later known as James, from his childhood in Đuraševići to his passage through Ellis Island and his work among immigrant communities in Fresno and Pittsburgh. His enlistment in the Pennsylvania National Guard takes him...

Salts by La Toya Tanaka introduces salt as matter that begins in an electron transfer and grows into a force that shapes physiology, settlement, authority, belief, and technology. Tanaka shows how a simple bond dissolves into charged particles that move through organs and guide essential...

Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume I (1900–1930) by Amnon Kabatchnik examines early 20th-century American theater, focusing on crime, suspense, and melodrama. This volume provides insight into how Broadway's darker stories evolved during a pivotal period in theatrical history. Kabatchnik offers detailed...

The Bible of Black Prosperity: Reclaiming Lost Black Wealth by Woody R. Clermont examines the historical and systemic reasons behind the racial wealth gap in America. The book provides a thorough analysis of the economic, social, and legal systems that have influenced Black prosperity and...

Little Edna’s War by Janet Bond Brill recounts the extraordinary life of Edna Stefania Brill, a Holocaust survivor who faced incredible hardships during World War II. The book traces Edna’s journey from her childhood in the Warsaw ghetto, where she experienced the horrors of the...

Half-Jew—Full Life by Georgette Bennett shares the inspiring story of Gerd "Pips" Philipsohn, a Holocaust survivor who faced extraordinary challenges with courage and determination. The book begins with his early years in Berlin, describing his escape from Nazi persecution and his survival during one of...

Dangerous, Black and Notorious tells the true story of Mary Ellen Pleasant, a powerful Black entrepreneur who lived during the 19th century. The book follows her journey from childhood to her rise as one of the most influential women in San Francisco during the Gold...

The Courtyard by Benjamin Parket and Alexa Morris is a remarkable memoir about what happened to a specific Jewish family during the Holocaust. In this memoir, Bernard recounts how, at first, while living in Paris, he and his Polish-immigrant family only heard rumors of what was happening to...