Our latest books are great gift ideas for friends and loved ones
Marketing Director Susan Stitt writes about some of our recent books that would make great holiday gifts for friends and loved ones on your list, this year. …
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Books drawing on Jewish wisdom to enrich our lives at Hanukkah and throughout the year
Susan Stitt draws on Rabbi Lenore Bohm’s list of Hanukkah themes to suggest books that may enrich our reflections on Jewish life and the gifts of minorities. …
Best Gift Books for Veterans Day
The best way to honor Veterans Day is to spend time with a veteran in your family or community, taking time to listen and learn their story. Susan Stitt writes about four books we publish that share the stories of veterans, including one by a Conscientious Objector. …
We are proud to be part of the NY and MI Solutions Journalism Collaborative helping America’s caregivers
Front Edge Editor David Crumm writes about the publishing house’s ongoing commitment to helping America’s more than 50 million caregivers—and aging men and women as well—through collaboration with the Journalism Solutions Network. And, enjoy a video-preview of our new “Now What? A Guide to the Gifts and Challenges of Aging.” …
Ramadan is the perfect month to learn more about our Muslim neighbors
As 2 billion Muslims enter the fasting month of Ramadan, the world is reminded of Islam’s focus on reading, scholarship and storytelling. In this column, we recommend some of our books focusing on Muslim families, the customs of Ramadan and the connections with the other Abrahamic faiths, Christianity and Judaism. …
Inspirational Reading Even in Isolation: Great Books for a COVID-19 Lenten Season
We’ve never seen a Lent like this, Susan Stitt writes, recommending 7 great books for the 40 days of Lent 2021. Her suggestions range from a daily inspirational reader, Our Lent, to books about racial and cultural diversity—and even a fun book exploring images of faith in popular films. …
From ‘Sex’ to ‘The Sistine Chapel,’ Callaway bets on the most expensive gift books ever made
In the second of two columns about our timeless love for paper books, we report on what is surely the world’s most expensive gift-book offering for the holidays, a 3-volume set from Callaway Arts for the 2020 holiday shopping season. Callaway has a long history of touching off global buzz …
Help for our millions of caregivers and thousands of grieving families
As America reaches a COVID death toll of more than 150,000, it is our hope that one of these books on caregiving or grief will help you or someone you love deal with the challenges in this pandemic. …
In our Caregiving Crisis, there are so many ways we can help families rediscover hope
In this two-part series of columns, we are recommending valuable books for the 53 million Americans now coping with caregiving for loved ones. Part 1, below, introduces our most popular caregiving book—and gives you the latest data (including a colorful chart you can share with friends). This is Part 2 …
How we are helping with America’s Explosion of Caregiver Responsibilities
America’s population of caregivers now has soared to 53 million men and women! We can help. Benjamin Pratt’s ‘Guide for Caregivers’ is a helpful handbook for coping with the stresses and strains of this overwhelming challenge. Our column shares the latest data on American caregivers—and previews how Ben Pratt’s book …