'The Ancient Assyrians: Empire and Army, 883–612 BC'
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Dustin Bass

'The Ancient Assyrians: Empire and Army, 883–612 BC'

The perfect introduction to the world of the Assyrian Empire.
10/30/2023
'From Whaler to Clipper Ship'
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Mark Lardas

'From Whaler to Clipper Ship'

This biography of clipper ship captain Henry Gillespie gives a wonderful window on the late 19th and early 20th century, especially on the sea.
10/24/2023
‘A Thousand Words: Reflections on Art and Christianity’
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Lorraine Ferrier

‘A Thousand Words: Reflections on Art and Christianity’

Retired art curator Mary Elizabeth Podles decodes the rich visual language of religious art.
9/29/2023

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Walker Larson’s 'Song of Spheres'
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Jeff Minick

Walker Larson’s 'Song of Spheres'

In Walker Larson’s novel, the cosmos becomes a battleground as scientists set off to prove that the universe revolves around the Earth.
12/2/2023
'The Cimbrian War: 113-101 BC: The Rise of Caius Marius'
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Dustin Bass

'The Cimbrian War: 113-101 BC: The Rise of Caius Marius'

An interesting study on how Marius’s right military decisions led to political chaos.
11/28/2023
‘Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning’
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Anita L. Sherman

‘Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning’

Xi Van Fleet has written a chilling portent of communism in our country.
11/22/2023
‘Battle for the Island Kingdom: England’s Destiny 1000–1066’
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‘Battle for the Island Kingdom: England’s Destiny 1000–1066’

A well-crafted, superbly written history of the quest for England’s crown.
11/22/2023
'My Shakespeare: A Director’s Journey Through the First Folio'
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Betty Mohr

'My Shakespeare: A Director’s Journey Through the First Folio'

Greg Doran shares his reflections on his 10 years as artistic director of England’s Royal Shakespeare Company.
11/18/2023
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Will Fail
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Dean George

Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Will Fail

The book "DEI in 3D" shows how the roots of DEI undermine its stated objectives so that its mission is doomed.
11/18/2023
‘The River We Remember’: A Police Probe Takes a Strange Turn
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Anita L. Sherman

‘The River We Remember’: A Police Probe Takes a Strange Turn

Unexpected events happen in a small Minnesota town during the 1950s.
11/17/2023
‘Leyte Gulf: A New History of the World’s Largest Sea Battle’
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Dustin Bass

‘Leyte Gulf: A New History of the World’s Largest Sea Battle’

Mark Stille’s book is a remarkable study of the naval decisions and their effects during history’s greatest sea battle.
11/15/2023
‘The Little Wartime Library’: Escape From the Bombs of the Blitz
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Anita L. Sherman

‘The Little Wartime Library’: Escape From the Bombs of the Blitz

Kate Thompson’s historical novel is based on the true story of London's Bethnal Green tube station during World War II.
11/7/2023
'The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year'
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Anita L. Sherman

'The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year'

Margaret Renkl's reflection on the seasons reignites our sense of wonder.
11/2/2023