The Follies and Potentials of Higher Education: ‘The Real World of College’
The Real World of College offers a research-backed, level-headed, non-political assessment of higher education. It’s a breath of fresh air let in stuffy rooms.
Brett Miller
A true believer in the importance of learning something new every day, the best part of Brett's morning is waking up early, enjoying a cup of coffee, and discovering a new poem, article, book, or whatever might happen to pique his interest.
More Than a Nose That Grows: A New Translation of ‘Pinocchio’
Pinocchio author Carlo Collodi was a socially concerned writer who wanted his fellow Italians (especially children) to avoid becoming ensnared in a life of penury.
‘Bitwise’ and Our Fluid Interactions with Technology
David Auerbach offers a unique perspective on the fascinations of technology as well as how it can often blight our sensibilities when thinking about our fellow human beings.
The Excellent ‘King of Spies’ Is a Timely Tale of US-Korea Relations, Personal and Political
Donald Nichols, the man at the center of Harden's important work, was skilled at what he did, often brazen in the ways he did it, and prone to a set of morally deficient behaviors that got him into considerable trouble.
Martin Luther’s Rise from Small-town Theologian to Bold and Defiant Heretic
A World Ablaze is an edifying treat for any general reader looking to get acquainted with the towering but very human figure of Martin Luther.
Bettany Hughes’ ‘Istanbul’ Evokes the Past and Compels the Future
This learned and lively book by award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster Bettany Hughes offers a riveting biography of a city that has remained relevant for well over two millennia.
The British Museum, Hans Sloane, and the Visceral Stories of the Objects He Collected
Collecting the World captures the insatiable curiosity of Hans Sloane and his desire to collect and catalogue as much of the world as a man and a museum could.
Does Western Civilization Owe a “Classical Debt” to Greece?
Hanink takes us on an exploration of ancient and modern Greece, showing how our ideas of classical antiquity can have powerful implications for how we think about the present.
Istanbul: From Emperors to Street Vendors
Historian Thomas F. Madden's Istanbul leaves one with a sense of awe for how much of the human experience is on display in this one city, in this part of the world.
‘Variety’ Is a Fascinating, Inviting Exploration Into the Concept
Analogous to the elements (i.e., atoms) generating the varied world around us, so too the elements of language can be rearranged to create a vast number of meanings.
Rose Tremain’s ‘The Gustav Sonata’ Is an Honest and Sensitive Look at Human Foibles
It’s a mark of Tremain’s accomplished writing that in these relatively short chapters there's nearly always some kind of revelation or surprise, some kind of turning point.