The Enduring Civil War: Reflections on the Great American Crisis

This timely collection reminds us that, in many ways, the War Between the States is still being fought.

The Ghost Ships of Archangel

Four vessels that broke rank and set a course to change history.

On Seamus Heaney

By R.F. Foster

On Seamus Heaney

An intelligent, worthy addition to the "Writers on Writers" series.

Welfare for the Rich: How Your Tax Dollars End Up in Millionaires’ Pockets — and What You Can Do About It

The scope of corporate grift may be astonishing, say the authors of this informative work, but voters aren’t powerless to combat it.

How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers

This compendium of highfalutin advice is well presented, if not terribly compelling.

Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics

A timely reminder that running for office doesn’t need to be a blood sport.

Having and Being Had

An occasionally uncomfortable — and long overdue — exploration of power and privilege.