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In addition to recounting an exciting and at times almost unbelievably dramatic story, the author helps readers appreciate how Western visitors affected the delicate balance of power among indigenous cultures—sometimes forcefully, but often unwittingly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

If every author is a parent to their characters, then Austen, Mary’s true mother, is a good deal crueler than Mrs. Bennet.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

The upper grades are complicated by students moving from class to class and different teachers possibly having conflicting computer needs — a concern raised by board member Nick Melvoin, author of the screen-time resolution.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The author of several wealth-management books said he predicted oil would go to $150 a year and a half ago when it was $60, which some found “completely crazy.”

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to have another Firestride fan around here. My dad doesn’t understand why I love these books so much. The author is so talented.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy