Formally sophisticated poems trace the arduous journey from grief to a renewed appreciation of life.
Traces the history of the cemetery in nineteenth- and twentieth-century America, with a specific discussion of the art, architecture, and history of the cemeteries of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The nine stories of Strange Love centre on Annie Zito, a smart-but-not-always-wise divorced mother, and Marly, her strong yet vulnerable daughter, as they seek and stumble upon an odd cast... Læs mere
Stories about the pursuit of all kinds of gratification-from cheap and immoral to expensive and emotionally satisfying.
Poems that consider threads of emotional attachment and separation against a backdrop of art, food, and Lebanese culture.
A study of Ben Shahn's New Deal murals (1933-43) in the context of American Jewish history, labor history, and public discourse.
A photographic history of the American automobile industry's World War II defense production.
Shines a light on Detroit architect Wirt Rowland who, until now, has largely slipped into obscurity.
The daughter of parents from Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent, Lolita Hernandez gained a unique perspective on growing up in Detroit. In Making Callaloo in Detroit she... Læs mere
Collects anecdotes, legends, stories, and reminiscences of Civil War veterans from a wide variety of written sources and personal interviews, in paperback for the first time.
A history of how racial disunity and industrial decline handicapped post-World War II urban planning initiatives in Detroit.
New from National Book Award-winner Gloria Whelan, stories that explore the unexpected and sometimes amazing ways we live together.