A One-Time Baseball ‘Phenom’ Finally Gets His Due
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A One-Time Baseball ‘Phenom’ Finally Gets His Due

‘Death in the Strike Zone’ documents the unusual pitching and mysterious death of one James Creighton.
What Is Tolstoy’s ‘What Is Art?’
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What Is Tolstoy’s ‘What Is Art?’

Taking a look at Tolstoy’s rebuke of great artists of the past invites reflection on what art is really for.
Cold War Novel Coincides With 50th Anniversary of the ‘Handshake in Space’
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Cold War Novel Coincides With 50th Anniversary of the ‘Handshake in Space’

Chris Hadfield’s ‘Final Orbit’ is a thrilling suspense novel that seamlessly ties fiction and space age history together
‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’
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‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’

Adam Higginbotham’s account of the 1986 disaster and its aftermath shows how NASA oversold the Space Shuttle.
Medieval Feline Fascination
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Medieval Feline Fascination

A new exhibit reveals how medieval cats left their mark on manuscripts, religion, and daily life—as pets, pest hunters, and symbols.

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A One-Time Baseball ‘Phenom’ Finally Gets His Due

A One-Time Baseball ‘Phenom’ Finally Gets His Due

‘Death in the Strike Zone’ documents the unusual pitching and mysterious death of one James Creighton.
What Is Tolstoy’s ‘What Is Art?’

What Is Tolstoy’s ‘What Is Art?’

Taking a look at Tolstoy’s rebuke of great artists of the past invites reflection on what art is really for.
‘Strong Ground': A Way to Get Through Hard Times

‘Strong Ground': A Way to Get Through Hard Times

Brené Brown teaches how to exert our innate wisdom when facing difficult situations.
Cold War Novel Coincides With 50th Anniversary of the ‘Handshake in Space’

Cold War Novel Coincides With 50th Anniversary of the ‘Handshake in Space’

Chris Hadfield’s ‘Final Orbit’ is a thrilling suspense novel that seamlessly ties fiction and space age history together
‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World:' Corruption and Consequence

‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World:' Corruption and Consequence

This entertaining 1980s spy thriller features a rash of memorable characters.
‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’

‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’

Adam Higginbotham’s account of the 1986 disaster and its aftermath shows how NASA oversold the Space Shuttle.
Medieval Feline Fascination

Medieval Feline Fascination

A new exhibit reveals how medieval cats left their mark on manuscripts, religion, and daily life—as pets, pest hunters, and symbols.
New Opportunities Are Second Chances: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘Miss Calista’s Peppermint Bottle’

New Opportunities Are Second Chances: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘Miss Calista’s Peppermint Bottle’

Unsubstantiated stereotypes take a hit in this 19th-century short story by the author of “Anne of Green Gables.”
A One-Time Baseball ‘Phenom’ Finally Gets His Due

A One-Time Baseball ‘Phenom’ Finally Gets His Due

‘Death in the Strike Zone’ documents the unusual pitching and mysterious death of one James Creighton.
What Is Tolstoy’s ‘What Is Art?’

What Is Tolstoy’s ‘What Is Art?’

Taking a look at Tolstoy’s rebuke of great artists of the past invites reflection on what art is really for.
‘Strong Ground': A Way to Get Through Hard Times

‘Strong Ground': A Way to Get Through Hard Times

Brené Brown teaches how to exert our innate wisdom when facing difficult situations.
Cold War Novel Coincides With 50th Anniversary of the ‘Handshake in Space’

Cold War Novel Coincides With 50th Anniversary of the ‘Handshake in Space’

Chris Hadfield’s ‘Final Orbit’ is a thrilling suspense novel that seamlessly ties fiction and space age history together
‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World:' Corruption and Consequence

‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World:' Corruption and Consequence

This entertaining 1980s spy thriller features a rash of memorable characters.
‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’

‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’

Adam Higginbotham’s account of the 1986 disaster and its aftermath shows how NASA oversold the Space Shuttle.
Medieval Feline Fascination

Medieval Feline Fascination

A new exhibit reveals how medieval cats left their mark on manuscripts, religion, and daily life—as pets, pest hunters, and symbols.
New Opportunities Are Second Chances: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘Miss Calista’s Peppermint Bottle’

New Opportunities Are Second Chances: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘Miss Calista’s Peppermint Bottle’

Unsubstantiated stereotypes take a hit in this 19th-century short story by the author of “Anne of Green Gables.”