Alumni Authors

Thomas Temple Allan ’56

Mattasqwatt Island (2012)

A modern-day tale inspired by real-life news events. Tribal leader Ronnie Bates dreams of reclaiming lost land but must navigate corruption, mystery, and personal challenges. With vivid descriptions and compelling narrative, this debut novel combines high drama with social intrigue.

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William M. Allen '75

A History of the Azores (2024)

Poems from the coast of Southern New England, including past and present connections with the Azores, suitably mysterious and faraway. Each of the nine islands of the Azores has a poem, each takes off in a different direction.

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The Largest Glue Factory in the World (2024)

“In The Largest Glue Factory in the World, William Allen continues his exploration of what lies beneath us, whether cityscape or landscape or social-scape—especially in Queens, New York. With quirky poetics and sly insight, his version of the sonnet is a welcome addition to this increasingly revived form. And his take on history and art is distinctive.”

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Sevastopol: On Photos of War, North Passage (1997)

Poetic responses to 42 photographs taken from 1854 to 1997, mostly in times of war. The reader looks at the photo on the left page and measures the author's response on the right, meanwhile living through trying moments of history.

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The Man on the Moon: Poems (1987)

Poems deal with milk, childhood, mythology, the Challenger tragedy, politics, the past, art, city life, and nature.

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Jan Austell (Former Faculty)

The Play as Theater (1971)

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What’s in a Play? (1968)

How to read, enjoy, and fully understand a play. Analyzes "Our Town", "Macbeth", and "The Glass Menagerie" describing the portrayal of the characters, staging and direction.

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Jim Bellows ’40

The Last Editor (2012)

An irreverent memoir from legendary journalist Jim Bellows, reflecting on his transformative influence at major newspapers like the New York Herald Tribune. Bellows championed literary journalism and innovative ideas that left an indelible mark on the media.

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John Berryman ’33

John Berryman: Collected Poems 1937-1971 (1989)

This volume brings together all of John Berryman's poetry, except for his epic The Dream Songs, ranging from his earliest unpublished poem (1934) to those written in the last months of his life (1972). John Berryman: Collected Poems 1937-1971 is a definitive edition of one of America's most distinguished poets.

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Stephen Crane (1982)

In Stephen Crane, Berryman assesses the writings and life of a man whose work has been one of the most powerful influences on modern writers.

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The Freedom of the Poet (1976)

Less than a year before his death in 1972, John Berryman signed a contract with his publisher for a book of prose, The Freedom of the Poet, for which he had made a selection from his published and unpublished writings.

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Albert H. Bowman ’38

The Struggle for Neutrality (1974)

Franco-American diplomacy during the Federalist era.

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T. C. Buell ’45

Art Is, Letters Are – Selected Works of T.C. Buell (2013)

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John Burnett ’62

Where Soldiers Fear to Tread (2006)

A gripping memoir of Burnett’s experiences as a relief worker in war-torn Somalia. It offers harrowing tales of survival amid starvation, monsoons, and feuding warlords, shedding light on the challenges of humanitarian aid in dangerous regions.

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Dangerous Waters (2003)

A firsthand account of modern piracy, inspired by Burnett’s personal ordeal at sea. This investigative work explores the harsh realities of piracy in today’s maritime world.

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George G. Carey ’52

Maryland Folklore (1989)

This readable survey of folklore and folklife in Maryland is a fascinating guide to the kind of traditions that exist right under people's noses — if they take the time to look.

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A Sailor’s Songbag (1976)

An American rebel in an English prison

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A Faraway Time and Place (1971)

A folklorist explores the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay looking at folktales, beliefs and superstitions.

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Francis D. R. Coleman ’57

South Kent School: A Story of Vision, Risk and Sacrifice (2023)

This book is dedicated to South Kent School, in South Kent, Connecticut. It is also dedicated to its founding headmaster Samuel Bartlett, to its second headmaster Wynne Wister, and to my parents David and Anne Lise Coleman.

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Walking the Ancient Camino (2021)

Like twigs on the branches of an old oak tree, the ancient Pilgrims Walk has many beginnings all over Europe. But the Camino has only one end – Santiago de Compostela – in the northwest corner of Spain. This “tree of trails” was once a pagan tradition, long before recorded history. Over a thousand years ago, when passage to Jerusalem was no longer safe, the Camino became a path for Christians.

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B. D. Colen ’66

O. R.: The True Story of 24 Hours in a Hospital Operating Room (1993)

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author offers readers a gripping, blow-by-blow account of twenty-four hours in the operating suite of North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.

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“Mr. King, You’re Having a Heart Attack” (1990)

The radio personality details his heart attack, recovery experience, and how he learned to live life again.

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Born at Risk (1980)

A behind-the-scenes look at intensive-care practices in a metropolitan hospital covers a typical twenty-four hours, in which diligent medical workers race against time to provide the necessary care for premature babies.

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Guy de la Valdéne ’63

On the Water: A Fishing Memoir (2015)

On the Water is a finely honed and well crafted collection of tales for the true sportsman and makes for a perfect companion volume to la Valdene’s celebrated collection of essays on hunting.

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The Fragrance of Grass (2012)

An ode to one man's enduring love affair with hunting, The Fragrance of Grass stands as a testament to Guy de la Valdene's deep affection for and abiding respect of the natural work and all its inhabitants.  Set in places as far afield as France and Montana, Saskatchewan and Florida, this beautifully written memoir is a treatise on dogs, birds, and wildlife; food, wine, and women.

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Red Stag (2003)

Set in 1960s Normandy, this coming-of-age novel intertwines love, murder, and revenge. Atmospheric and exotic, it paints a vivid picture of human extremes, set against a lush countryside backdrop.

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For a Handful of Feathers (1997)

A poignant reflection on conservation and hunting, structured around the life cycle of the bobwhite quail. It offers a thoughtful reconciliation between a hunter’s passion and respect for the natural world.

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Ramon De Murias ’34

The Economic Regulation of International Air Transport (1988)

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Douglas M. Denham '65

El Eslang y Las Frases Figuradas Del Dialecto Norteamericano (2019)

A compilation of more than 5,500 American slang and figurative speech expressions and words explained and or given equivalents in Spanish, but illustrations and examples given in English. The perfect book for a bilingual or aspiring bilingual individual.

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Durand Echeverria ’31

Mirage in the West (1968)

"… a gracefully written, brief, but remarkably complete account of the varieties and vicissitudes of French opinion regarding the English colonies and, to 1815, the U.S…. a major contribution."-William and Mary Quarterly

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Edmund Fuller (Former Faculty)

Myth Allegory and Gospel (2015)

If you are a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams or G.K. Chesterton, then this is a book worth reading. You might not know it, but Lewis, Williams and Tolkien were close friends who met together in a bar and created an informal writing support group known as The Inklings.

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John Milton (1967)

A biography of the sixteenth-century English poet who refused to let blindness hinder his creative talent.

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The Corridor (1964)

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Robert S. Gilliam III ’64

Navigating with A Few Good Men (2016)

An inspiring autobiography of a U.S. Marine Corps officer’s journey through combat in Vietnam, corporate banking on Wall Street, and personal redemption through resilience and moral integrity.

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Charles Coulston Gillispie ’35

Pierre-Simon Laplace, 1749-1827: A Life in Exact Science (2018)

This book traces the development of Laplace's research program and of his participation in the Academy of Science during the last decades of the Old Regime into the early years of the French Revolution.

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The Edge of Objectivity (2016)

Originally published in 1960, The Edge of Objectivity helped to establish the history of science as a full-fledged academic discipline. In the mid-1950s, a young professor at Princeton named Charles Gillispie began teaching Humanities 304, one of the first undergraduate courses offered anywhere in the world on the history of science.

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Essays and Reviews in History and History of Science (2007)

A collection of essays offering insights into the history of science and its influence on society.

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Science and Polity in France: The End of the Old Regime (2004)

By the end of the eighteenth century, the French dominated the world of science. And although science and politics had little to do with each other directly, there were increasingly frequent intersections. This is a study of those transactions between science and state, knowledge and power–on the eve of the French Revolution.

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Genesis and Geology (1996)

A study exploring the intersection of scientific thought, theology, and social opinion in Great Britain from 1790 to 1850.

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The Montgolfier Brothers and the Invention of Aviation, 1783-1784 (1983)

This vividly illustrated book introduces the reader to the brothers Montgolfier, who launched the first hot air balloon in Annonay, France on 4 June 1783.

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David Grambs ’55

The Describer’s Dictionary (2014)

A singular and indispensable reference tool, The Describer's Dictionary―now expanded and updated―has served for over twenty years as the go-to resource for writers who are determined to capture the world in just the right words.

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Did I Say Something Wrong? (1993)

Lists and describes legitimate but seemingly taboo words from such fields as horticulture, carpentry, medicine, fashion, and others.

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Buck Haeseler ’48

My Whole Life was a Vacation (2002)

In this combination autobiography and travelogue, the author looks back on travels and experiences in more than 150 countries around the world.

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Gordon Hayward ’62

Stone in The Garden (2012)

Explores how to use stone creatively and practically to enhance gardens with a sense of permanence and beauty.

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Art and the Gardener (2008)

In Art and the Gardener, Gordon Hayward makes a radical departure from his earlier approaches in order to explore elements of visual language across two artistic disciplines-fine painting and garden design-in hopes that the remarkable crosscurrents will help reveal how to design or simply appreciate your garden with greater acuity.

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The Intimate Garden (2005)

A thoughtful guide to creating a personal garden that reflects the gardener’s dreams and values, complete with practical advice and stunning photography.

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The Welcoming Garden (2005)

Hayward offers a step-by-step approach that starts by helping people find their "Big Idea," then guides the homeowner through the process of making all the smaller decisions.

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Your House, Your Garden: A Foolproof Approach to Garden Design (2003) 

A breakthrough in inspiring yet practical do-it-yourself garden and landscape design, including dozens of detailed plans.

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Garden Paths: A New Way to Solve Practical Problems in the Garden (1998)

Garden designer Gordon Hayward shows how to use paths to create a garden design, pull together an existing garden, make a small garden look larger, and a boring lawn smaller.

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Garden Paths: Inspiring Designs and Practical Projects (1997)

Like a good path, this book leads you along an approachable and stimulating route to designing and structuring your own landscape, no matter where your garden or on what scale.

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David Mason Heminway ’44

It Isn’t Every Day (1999)

Selected poems. The author's first book in over 30 years.

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A Bird in the Bush (1961)

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John Jay Hughes ’44

No Ordinary Fool: A Testimony to Grace (2012)

A gripping memoir recounting Hughes’ journey from privilege to priesthood, his transition from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism, and his lifelong search for God.

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Pontiffs: Popes Who Shaped History (1994)

Author Hughes here shines his historical spotlight on 11 popes who influenced the course of Christianity and Western Europe.

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James King ’46

Attending Alaska’s Birds: A Wildlife Pilot’s Story (2008)

Describes King's Alaska career as a scientist whose life has been dedicated to the well-being of Alaska's wildlife, especially its birds.

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Rev. Stephen Klots (Current Faculty)

Native Americans and Christianity (1997)

Examines the history of efforts to convert the Indians of North America to Christianity and the resulting impact of the beliefs of these native peoples.

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Ida Wells-Barnett: Civil Rights Leader (1994)

A biography of the pioneering journalist and activist for civil rights and women’s suffrage.

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Richard Allen (1990)

A biography of the influential leader who rose from slavery to found the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Robert M. Laughlin ’52

The Flowering of Man (2000)

An exploration of the myths, language, and culture of the Tzotzil-speaking Mayans, offering a profound understanding of their worldview and oral traditions.

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The People of the Bat (1988)

Laughlin discusses the role of dreams and folk literature in the daily lives of Middle American Indians and, in his ethnographic notes, shows the continuity of folk motifs across space and time.

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Richard H. Lawrence, Jr. ’74

Carbon Done Correctly: A Model for Climate Mitigation from the Global South to Wall Street (2024)

In Carbon Done Correctly, Richard H. Lawrence, Jr. introduces the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) through the lens of unsung heroes around the globe who are on the front lines of the fight against climate change.

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The Model: 37 Years Investing in Asian Equities (2022)

Richard H. Lawrence, Jr. founded Overlook Investments in Hong Kong in 1991. Since inception, Overlook has grown at 14.3% per year for three decades―a remarkable record of growth that is testament to a consistent ability to find and invest in Asia’s best companies.

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Christopher Leighton '69

A Sacred Argument: Dispatches from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Encounter (2024)

This story aims to renew within each reader the sense of compassion and the deep yearning for understandings that can come from the encounter with those who see the world differently.

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John P. C. Matthews ’47

Explosion: The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (2007)

The definitive account of one of the largest spontaneous, leaderless revolutions the world has ever seen– tragically crushed by the Soviet Union in 1956.

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Tinderbox: East Central Europe in the spring, summer, and early fall of 1956 (2003)

Tinderbox chronicles the events that took place in Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary after the 20th Congress of the CPSU, leading up to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.

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Paul Matthews ’51

Now the Day Is Over: Five Years in a New England Boarding School (2016)

A nostalgic and heartfelt memoir recounting Matthews’ experiences as a student at South Kent School, reflecting on the life lessons and enduring bonds formed during his time on the Hillside.

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Tim Matson ’62

Earth Ponds A to Z: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (2006)

An in-depth encyclopedia filled with practical advice, diagrams, and illustrations for pond owners and enthusiasts.

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Earth Ponds (1982)

A comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining ponds for farming, recreation, and ecological benefits. This classic work is a staple for anyone interested in sustainable water management.

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Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy ’04

Bang Bang: My Life in Ink (2015)

A candid memoir from the renowned tattoo artist, sharing his journey from a troubled past to becoming a global figure in the tattoo industry.

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Sean McFate ’88

The New Rules of War (2020)

The New Rules of War is an urgent, fascinating exploration of war—past, present and future—and what we must do if we want to win today from an 82nd Airborne veteran, former private military contractor, and professor of war studies at the National Defense University.

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Shadow War (2016)

A gripping geopolitical thriller blending McFate’s real-world military expertise with a suspenseful narrative about covert warfare and political intrigue.

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The Modern Mercenary (2014)

The Modern Mercenary( Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order)

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Whit Mitchell ’72

Working in Sync: How Eleven Dartmouth Athletes Propelled Their College Sports Experience into Professional Excellence (2013)

An inspiring account of how lessons learned through collegiate athletics translate to professional success, featuring interviews with former Dartmouth rowers.

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Will Mix ’86

The Empyrean Tango (2012)

An imaginative novel exploring themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic truth through a series of dreamlike and surreal experiences.

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Geoffrey E. Moore ’59

Faster Cures: Accelerating the Future of Health (2023)

Partly a memoir and partly a recent history of medicine, the definitive account of Michael Milken’s lifetime work to accelerate medicine's evolution from a dark past to a bright future.

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A Call to Action (2005)

"A Call to Action" tells the story of Michael Milken's recent philanthropy, which led Fortune magazine to call him "The Man Who Changed Medicine."

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John Mosher ’52

Unavoidable Germans (1997)

Unavoidable Germans describes how 20th century Germany, with its high reputation in philosophy, the arts, and especially music, could accept a banal, undereducated outsider, Hitler, as national and cultural leader.

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Robert B. Oakley ’48

Policing the New World Disorder: Please Operations and Public Security (1998)

Case studies of Panama, Cambodia, El Salvador, Mozambique, Somalia, Haiti, and Bosnia examine how the rebuilding of viable law enforcement capabilities is central to the success of international peacekeeping operations in countries torn by conflict and violence.

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Somalia and Operation Restore Hope (1995)

A detailed analysis of the U.S. intervention in Somalia during the early 1990s, written from Oakley’s perspective as the U.S. special envoy to the region.

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Neil R. Peirce ’50

Century of the City: No Time to Lose (2008)

A call to action for sustainable urban development, highlighting innovative approaches to addressing the challenges of modern cities.

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Citistates (1993)

A groundbreaking look at how metropolitan regions shape the future of global economies, politics, and culture.

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The Border South States: People, Politics, and Power in the Five Border South States (1975)

The story of their decline, and especially of their resurgence, is told here by Neal Peirce as part of his account of people, politics, and power in the United States today.

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The Mountain States of America (1971)

Provides a concise examination of the social, political, and economic environment of the Rocky Mountain states.

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Charles Reid ’55

Painting by Design (2015)

Reid goes on to cover figure painting and the difficult art of rendering faces with realistic detail and expression, neatly demonstrating how the techniques and strategies learned in earlier chapters can be used to create specific effects.

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Charles Reid’s Watercolor Solutions (2008)

An instructional guide offering tips and techniques for artists looking to improve their watercolor painting skills.

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Charles Reid’s Watercolor Secrets (2004)

Professional artist Charles Reid offers you an inside glimpse into his sketchbooks, sharing actual pages along with critiques and insights he's gleaned through years of practice.

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Painting What You Want to See (1987)

A celebrated work for painters of all skill levels, emphasizing creativity and confidence in interpreting the visual world.

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Pulling Your Paintings Together (1985)

Gives practical advice on using line, rhythm, mass, finish, style, light, mood, gesture, shape, and color, and offers critiques of student paintings

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Flower Painting in Oil (1976)

In this book, Reid turns his skillful eye and clear, helpful teaching methods to painting flowers in oil paints.

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Jonathan Richards '58

Nick & Jake: An Epistolary Novel (2014) Coauthored with his brother Tad.

Nick & Jake finds the uproarious comic potential in a chilling period of American history that has alarming echoes in our own.

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Santa Fe (1982)

a contemporary novel of greed and growth in the capital of New Mexico

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Timothy J. Richards ’75

Intellectual Property Rights: Global Census, Global Conflict? (1988)

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John P. Richardson ’56

Alexander Robey Shepherd: The Man Who Built the Nation’s Capital (2016)

With Alexander Robey Shepherd, John P. Richardson gives us the first full-length biography of his subject, who as Washington, D.C.’s, public works czar (1871–74) built the infrastructure of the nation’s capital in a few frenetic years after the Civil War.

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Martin Russ ’49

Breakout: The Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Korea 1950 (1999)

A compelling account of one of the most harrowing battles of the Korean War, providing both historical analysis and vivid personal stories.

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The Last Parallel (1999)

Nothing can truly prepare you for the horrors of war…

Martin Russ of the US Marine Corps tells his own story of being on the front lines during the war.

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Martin H. M. Schreiber ’65

Last of a Breed: Portraits of Working Cowboys (2017)

For more than a year, Schreiber roamed the vast landscapes of Texas, camera in hand, visiting cattle farms and rodeo shows and portraying cowboys at work, in their leisure time, in the saddle and on the couch.

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Madonna Nude 1979 (2002)

This book is a celebration of the human form, a dedication to an innocent, determined young woman and to all figure models. It is a tribute to Madonna and anyone like her who aspires and through ambition, hard work and perseverance, achieves their goal. Bravo.

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Philip W. Schuck ’63

Wonalancet Songs: Paintings Sketches & Poetry from the Wonalancet Intervale (2005)

Poetry, sketches and paintings from the Wonalancet Intervale.

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A Ricochet From Circumstance (2000)

A reflective collection of essays and observations on life, resilience, and the human spirit.

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John B. Severance ’54

Skyscrapers: How America Grew Up

Complete with photos and drawings, this book tells of the history of the skyscraper in America from its earliest days to today with a look at the innovations and technical advances that allowed for larger and larger buildings to be made.

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Einstein (1999)

An engaging biography of Albert Einstein, exploring the personal and professional life of one of the most brilliant minds in history.

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Thomas Jefferson (1998)

A thoughtful examination of Jefferson’s life and legacy, from his role as a founding father to his complex personal contradictions.

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Gandhi, Great Soul (1997)

A textual and photographic biography of Monhandas K. Gandhi, a twentieth-century hero whose peaceful resistance in India inspired such activists as Nelson Mandella and Martin Luther King Jr., provides a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of this extraordinarily generous man.

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Winston Churchill: Soldier, Statesman, Artist (1996)

A vivid portrait of a unique leader who both experienced and influenced the great social and political changes of the first half of the twentieth century.

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Arthur R. Smith (Former SKS Faculty) & Mitsuo Ogata ’67

Benkei of Japan: And His Master, a Warrior Prince (2023)

Arthur R. Smith, an enthusiastic teacher of Japanese history, wrote this book half a century ago for American high school students, hoping to provide them an opening into a distant country’s culture.

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Sidney B. Stockdale ’73

A World Apart: Growing Up Stockdale During Vietnam (2023)

My memoir traces the events of my early life from 1962 to 1974 when my family found itself in the epicenter of the Vietnam War. When I was eleven years old my father, then Commander James Stockdale, was shot down and declared "missing in action" in September 1965.

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Harry Tipper ’30

Advertising, Its Principles and Practice (History of Advertising Ser) (1986)

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Nancy T. Waller (Former Faculty)

My Nanking Home is a very personal memoir recounting a happy childhood in a faraway land. It is a journey back to another time, another world.

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Christopher L. Webber ’49

Black Doctor: A Biography of James McCune Smith, MD (2024)

One of the most important voices in the pre-Civil War abolition movement, this biography brings Dr. Smith to vibrant life as a key figure in American history.

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The Vestry Handbook (2024)

An indispensable resource that supports vestry members and clergy in their ministry.

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The Silence of Calvary: Meditations on Good Friday (2021)

A meditation on the meaning of Good Friday and the value of silence.

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Christian Psalms for Worship and Prayer (2019)

In Christian Psalms, Christopher L. Webber has constructed psalms from the writings of the greatest teachers and witnesses in Christian history: Saint Augustine, Julian of Norwich, Dorothy Day, Oscar Romero, and many more. Recommended for private prayer and meditation as well as congregational use in worship.

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Dear Friends: The Letters of St. Paul to Christians in America (2018)

Now, one respected Christian writer has put suggested answers in the form of new letters from Paul to Americans. Following the pattern of Paul’s letters to Rome, Corinth, and Galatia, a priest of the Episcopal Church has written letters in Paul’s name to Washington, California, Texas, and other American cities and states.

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The Gift of New Hope (2018)

The Gift of New Hope, originally published in 2015, invites readers to explore their yearning for God's presence through a study of the lectionary Bible readings for Advent and Christmas.

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Give Me Liberty:Speakers and Speeches that Have Shaped America (2014)

Sure to become a classic of American oratorical history, Give Me Liberty reveals the enduring power of America's quest for a freer and more just society, and the context of the speeches and speakers―from Daniel Webster and Patrick Henry to Martin Luther King and Ronald Reagan―that gave voice to the struggle.  

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The Beowulf Trilogy (2012)

In The Beowulf Trilogy, Webber gives readers a complete picture of Beowulf’s world, a somber and magical land full of adventure and turmoil.

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American to the Backbone: The Life of James W. C. Pennington, the Fugitive Slave Who Became One of the First Black Abolitionists (2011)

The incredible story of a forgotten hero of nineteenth century New York City–a former slave, Yale scholar, minister, and international leader of the Antebellum abolitionist movement.

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Finding Home: Stories of Roman Catholics Entering the Episcopal Church (2011)

Christopher L. Webber tells the stories of men and women who left the church of their childhood for various reasons: questions of conscience, authority, remarriage after divorce, sexuality, the need to ask questions.

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Welcome to the Christian Faith (2011)

A foundational volume for seekers in formation programs and a “refresher” study volume for individuals and congregational study groups.

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An American Prayer Book (2008)

A collection of prayers reflecting American culture and values, designed for personal and communal use.

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Beyond Beowulf (2006)

A creative sequel to the classic epic, imagining the continuation of Beowulf’s legacy in a poetic and engaging narrative.

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A User’s Guide to Baptism and Confirmation (2006)

Baptism and Confirmation – the Christian rites of initiation – have to do with identity, community, and eternal life.

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A User’s Guide to Morning and Evening Prayer (2006)

This guide will help readers, newcomers, and longtime Episcopalians alike get started on the ancient way of praying found in the Daily Office of the Book of Common Prayer.

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Give Us Grace: An Anthology of Anglican Prayers (2004)

Give Us Grace provides an overview of Anglican prayers from the beginning of that tradition up to the present day.

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A Time to Turn: Anglican Reading for Lent and Easter Week (2004)

A rigorous devotional for the 40 days of Lent.

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Praise the Lord, My Soul:Psalm 104 for Children (2002)

The Psalms are some of our best-loved religious literature, but they are often hard for children to appreciate and learn. Now, Christopher Webber, author of The New Metrical Psalter, has paraphrased the psalms to make them accessible for pre-schoolers and early readers.

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Love Came Down: Anglican Readings for Advent and Christmas (2002)

A rich collection of readings, from classic to contemporary authors and thinkers, for devotionals for Advent and throughout the year.

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Welcome to Sunday: An Introduction to Worship in the Episcopal Church (2002)

Beyond the Scripture, this book delves into all other aspects of the Episcopalian service, from the vestments and gestures to the church calendar, that result in a deeper appreciation of the faith.

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Celebrating the Saints: Devotional Readings for Saints' Days (2001)

Readings from hymns, sermons, treatises, letters, journals, prayers, and poems written by and about saints from the last two millennia are accompanied by brief biographies and an index to themes covered in the book.

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A Book of Vigils (2000)

This useful book falls in the category of resources for structuring liturgies to fit local occasions.

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Welcome to the Episcopal Church (1999)

A comprehensive, easy-to-understand primer to the Episcopal faith for new members, inquirers, and Church members who are unfamiliar with its history, beliefs, and practices.

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A User's Guide to the Book of Common Prayer: Morning Prayer I and II and Holy Baptism (1997)

Become a full partner in the worship services of the episcopal Church by using this guide, which illuminates the theology, history, and practical concerns of the liturgy. This volume focuses on morning prayer and baptism.

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A User’s Guide to The Holy Eucharist: Rites I & II (1997)

Become a full partner in the worship of God using this guide which illuminates the theology, history, and practical concerns of the Holy Eucharist.

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Planning Your Marriage Service (1992)

A marriage is a reflection about your love and your faith in God. This practical workbook helps couples to express their commitment while simplifying the many details of the wedding ceremony.

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Charles P. Whittemore ’39 (Former Faculty)

A General of the Revolution: John Sullivan of New Hampshire (1961)

Although the American Revolution was primarily planned and led by aristocrats and philosophers, it also depended for success upon local leaders, many of whom rose as best they could to the demands of the times. One of these little-known leaders was John Sullivan, a brigadier in Washington's army, called by Abigail Adams "a man of sense and spirit," and by Thomas Burke of North Carolina "the Marplot of our Army."

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Matthew Winkler (Former Faculty)

Mentoring Teenage Heroes: The Hero’s Journey of Adolescence (2017)

Matthew P. Winkler's viral TED-Ed lesson "What Makes a Hero?" introduced the Hero's Journey to millions of viewers. His debut book guides parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults toward a fresh understanding of adolescence as a heroic quest – a rite of passage as old as the ancient myths that metaphorically describe it.

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Thomas A. Winter ’80

Becoming Brazilian (2021)

Being a gringo in Brazil is terrific! Are you planning on visiting or working in Brazil? Becoming Brazilian will guide you through the intricacy of Brazilian culture and give you a deeper understanding of the country.

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George Worthington ’56

Runnin’ with Frogs: A Navy Memoir (2020)

This book is an autobiographical sketch of a Naval career, highlighting challenging assignments during a spectacular era in America. Details of deployments and special events of international and national moment associated with operational and command tours are described.

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