Two men discuss and evaluate masterpieces displayed in the major art museums of Western Europe. One is tempted to compare the format with the travels of Dr. Johnson and his chronicler James Boswell. Rendez-vous with Art draws together Philippe [...]
An elderly man sits down to eat the breakfast his wife has prepared. When he’s done, he pecks her on the cheek as he leaves for the bus stop, briefcase in hand. He starts to read, but the school kids he sees every day waiting for their ride to [...]
Imagine going on a safari vacation with the intent to produce a book, and then actually seeing the project through! Vonne Martin, a longtime underwater photographer, has turned her skill to the animals and birds of Southeast Africa. The pages [...]
In sharing the conclusions of his compelling study, Asher Kaufman traces the evolution of the tri-border region that, over the course of successive generations, has drawn Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria into a claustrophobic embrace. The [...]
I nearly lost Everyday Bento. A six-year-old happened upon it lying on my desk and whisked it away. I found her turning the pages slowly, almost salivating at the favorite treats she found. Bentos are a Japanese idea – small reusable boxes [...]
First the snow – with deference to the particular and suitable types – then the tools, an extra pair of hands, and a few hours work. Norbert Yankielun makes building an igloo sound pretty manageable. He renews every kid’s dream of [...]
Once your youngster is through reading The Living, go grab it! Middle-schoolers on up will be held captive when the calm and romantic opening morphs into a terrific yarn of danger and daring. Shy takes a summer job on a cruise ship and the [...]
Author JoAnn Roe has poured years of writing and travel experience into a meticulous account of the history, geography and human interaction with the Columbia River. Had she split her familiarity with the subject, two books would have been more [...]
