Thomas Jefferson was always a slender man. He ate sparingly - but what he ate was always magnificently prepared from the finest ingredients available.

Apr 6, 2012 - Feather Schwartz Foster

For a millennium it was the spiritual center of the Zoroastrian world. For more than 700 years it was also a thriving center of Buddhist thought.

Nov 2, 2009 - Sean Abreu

Buddhism is all about enlightenment, Nirvana or awakening. Here is an explanation of the seven factors of enlightenment as expounded by the Buddha.

Jun 30, 2010 - Prerna Malik

A bereaved parent herself, the author asks other parents, months and years after the deaths of their children, how are they learning to live with the loss?

Jul 8, 2011 - Susan Beresford

How did romantic theorists reject the Enlightenment to create non-traditional views and unity as some Victorian writers reflected the realities of the day?

Aug 17, 2011 - William Cook

Excellent new book on 'Russia's Vietnam' shows that the ghosts of this war continue to haunt today's war in Afghanistan.

Mar 20, 2011 - Alan Kinghorn

Flying with children can be a challenge, but parents can avoid tantrums by providing diversions.

Nov 12, 2010 - Kristi McCabe

Parents and babysitters, don't want to hear "I'm bored" during winter vacation? Creativity beats boredom and simple crafts help pass the time.

Nov 8, 2007 - Sonja Cowart

Many families choose to take trips by car during summer vacation. Getting there is not always half the fun, but there are ways to improve travel time.

May 19, 2010 - Kristi McCabe

When writing a family history, sometimes the official scribe is hard-put to find stories that will enliven the memoirs. Keep digging... the stories are there.

Oct 6, 2009 - Marg McAlister

For those travellers who want to read more than just guidebooks, here are some recommendations, especially suitable for long train and bus journeys through India.

Dec 17, 2008 - Satu Susanna Rommi

A tour of Hampton Court offers many interesting snippets about Henry VIII, including details of his kitchens, his eating habits, his musical tastes and even his codpiece.

Apr 25, 2009 - James Parsons

A list of books you should read or take with you if you are planning to travel in Afghanistan and the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia.

Aug 24, 2007 - Ray Nayler

A popular entertainment at the start of the 20th century was staged train wrecks put on by fairground organizers eager to pull in the crowds.

Dec 29, 2010 - Rupert Taylor

As a royal and a celebrity in her own right, Diana had unparalleled opportunities to meet the stars of rock, music, film, theatre, opera and ballet.

Apr 12, 2010 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

Here are some worthwhile books about living with autism, written either by a person with the disorder or a family member of someone who has autism.

Jan 29, 2011 - Rachel Norton

What is better than curling up with a glass of iced tea on a warm summer afternoon? How about a tell-all book about a favorite celebrity?

Sep 23, 2009 - Jan Peterson

Marvel and DC Comics are the leading comic book publishers, followed by Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and IDW Publishing, founded in the 1980s and 1990s.

May 22, 2010 - Luke Arnott

In the two years since the biggest financial meltdown in three generations, scholars have been analyzing what went wrong. Here are five of the best books.

Oct 4, 2010 - Kelley Smith

Fill a couple of minutes with a calm or lively game. These games can occupy kids while waiting for the activity to change.

Apr 27, 2010 - Susan Caplan