Archive for December, 2009

Robert P. George: A Rising Star on the Right

Sunday’s New York Times ran a fascinating profile on Cambridge author Robert P. George, tracing his steady rise to leadership as the public face of the conservative Christian Right.

Happy Holidays!

The holidays approach. There won’t be any updates until the new year. In the meantime, happy holidays, everyone!

The Sky This Winter

Two weeks ago, Paul Kinzer gave us his amateur astronomy beginner’s buying guide. Now, he backs up his claims with objects you can see, even with modest equipment.

Brother Consolmagno on Colbert Report

Brother Guy Consolmagno (one of our best-loved authors) of the Vatican Observatory landed on the Colbert Report earler this month, and I totally missed it until now! Watch the video – endearing, funny, and informative.

Old Book Smell Analyzed

Finally, someone went and scientifically analyzed that “old book” smell that we in publishing love so much. Thanks, Britain! Read more at UPI >>