From “brilliant commentator on the pressing issues and leading ideas of our time” (Ted Gioia) Jared Henderson, a powerful argument that a life of the mind is essential to our humanityFor the ancient philosophers, a life worth living was spent in contemplation of higher ideas that challenged the intellect and nourished the spirit. Our modern world, in contrast, rewards pointless busyness with endless consumption and entertainment. What is lost when we abandon these ...

In "Richard Wagner: His Life and His Dramas," W. J. Henderson intricately explores the complex life and revolutionary works of the iconic composer Richard Wagner. The book delves into Wagner's artistic evolution, examining the profound themes of love, power, and redemption that permeate his operas. Henderson employs a narrative style that elegantly marries biographical insight with critical analysis, situating Wagner within the broader context of 19th-century European Romanticism. This met...

From “brilliant commentator on the pressing issues and leading ideas of our time” (Ted Gioia) Jared Henderson, a powerful argument that a life of the mind is essential to our humanityFor the ancient philosophers, a life worth living was spent in contemplation of higher ideas that challenged the intellect and nourished the spirit. Our modern world, in contrast, rewards pointless busyness with endless consumption and entertainment. What is lost when we abandon these ...

A lonely boy tells stories to the creatures in the forest, and yearns for adventure. A lonely dragon hides outside his window to listen. Neither of them knows his true identity. Neither suspects his destiny or the battles ahead. Come meet the boy and the dragon, two kings, evil warlords, a good sorceror, more dragons, and a dog named Leif who saves a castle!

Middle grade fiction: A lonely boy tells stories to the creatures in the forest, and yearns for adventure. A lonely dragon hides outside his window to listen. Neither of them knows his true identity. Neither suspects his destiny or the battles ahead. Come meet the boy and the dragon, two kings, evil warlords, a good sorceror, more dragons, and a dog named Leif who saves a castle!