Books

Severely underfed, beaten, deprived of food and water as punishment for infractions big and small, and afflicted with rampaging fevers, thousands of prisoners died on British prison ships off Brooklyn during the Revolutionary War. Robert P. Watson draws on the accounts of survivors to paint a lurid picture of this hellish but little-known aspect of the war.

Childhood Emotional Neglect, or CEN is a crippling syndrome that can ruin relationships. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jonice Webb offers a compassionate guide to healing from CEN in 'Running on Empty No More.'

In her book 'The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity,' Esther Perel tries to give answers to a difficult quandary: Why do people cheat?

'The Book of Dust Volume 1: La Belle Sauvage' by Philip Pullman is a wonderful book which should please any who read and enjoyed 'His Dark Materials'. It promises to be every bit as interesting and exciting as the previous series.

We're due for a change, says Dr. Don Simborg, author of the fascinating book, 'What Comes After Homo Sapiens?' He chatted with Patricia Gale about humankind's future, and what kind of species come next.

Patricia Gale and early childhood expert Faith Collins talk about Collin's new book, 'Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers,' and the art of raising happy, resilient children.

In When We Were Worthy by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen will enhance your library and be a great find for those who enjoy drama and emotions, taking you into the thought and feelings that often result from tragedy.

Tom Hanks shares his love of typewriters, his book 'Uncommon Type: Some Stories', and discusses his acting career.

Interview with Mark S. Bacon author of 'Desert Kill Switch'.

In 'Find Peace: One POP at a Time,' Roland Griffith chronicles his own journey to overcome depression and anxiety, and provides an effective approach to readers as well.