They Hang Me in Tokyo by Allan West is a stunning and unique foray into the journey of an artist as he works to become a Master Nihonga. West chronicles his experiences as he explores the incredible hidden world of a Japanese painting tradition known...

The Elderly Gentleman’s Ulyssee by Hans Bodmer is a whimsically reflective travelogue chronicling a twelve-day hike on foot from Zurich to Geneva. Framed through the perspective of a sharp-witted, older protagonist, the book unfolds as both a physical journey and a philosophical exploration, where introspection,...

Hispanic culture, in general, has a firm, established view on the ideal male machismo and the female marianismo. In Machismo and Marianismo Tango, Dr. David Sequeira takes a deep dive into how these two ideals often clash and contrast, leading to violence and abuse of...

The End of Meaning: Cultural Change in America since 1945 by William A. Sikes is a tour de force in the breadth of American culture covered in his commentary, from religion and philosophy to literature and poetry, music and movies, letters and the internet, romance...

The younger version of Neetha Naidu was the dream of every parent. She was a miracle child, obedient, beautiful and respectful. Her eagerness to please her parents made her always ready to conform, even to her detriment. It didn't matter that she was battling with...

Tools, Totems, and Totalities by Allen Batteau and Christine Miller looks at technology’s role in shaping modern perceptions and its association with progress. They speak on how objects like video games, medical devices, and infrastructure are categorized as technology and tied to assumptions about efficiency,...

Minu Cash's The Painted Pink Dress is a heartrending portrayal of her experiences as a young child with predominantly Caucasian features growing up in a traditional Mexican-American family. The author's formative years were fraught with many traumatic memories, including her family's battle with extreme poverty,...

The Definitive Israel-Palestine Reader by BD Publishing is a comprehensive anthology that spans the history, politics, and cultural dynamics of one of the world’s most enduring conflicts. This meticulously compiled work is a historical and educational resource, offering a balanced presentation of the multifaceted issues...

Christian Sheppard’s The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball creates a captivating connection between the timeless tales of Homer’s “Odyssey” and the distinctly American pastime of baseball. This blend is a metaphorical stretch and a thoughtful exploration of life’s lessons, viewed through the lens of baseball’s strategic...

What is your destiny? What role does destiny play in shaping our lives and the world around us? In The Destiny Book, Helena Lind takes a deep dive into the concept of destiny and everything it entails, exploring it in-depth through the lens of spirituality,...