Late in the movie "Shadowlands," the C.S. Lewis character describes the role that books can play in real life.

David Squires is the Group Editorial Director of SmartWork Media. He believes that the first role of business media is to ...

We all lack a little courage from time to time, and that's okay! What's not ideal is when you get stuck in the land of stagnant timidity, unsure of how to move on or where to even start. Thankfully, ...

Fear is a natural part of life, often appearing before difficult decisions or major changes. Mark Twain’s words, “Courage is ...

Ron Chernow's latest book, "Mark Twain," explores the author's life, including his connection to Elmira, New York. Twain's marriage into Elmira's Langdon family was transformative, influencing his ...

When he was a boy walking the streets in Hannibal, Missouri, pages from a biography of Joan of Arc (1412-1431) were swept up to Samuel Clemens’ feet. Upon reading the strewn pages, Clemens inquired of ...

Thomas, now 74 (how can John Boy be 74?), is older that Twain was as he speaks directly to the audience, retelling family stories, philosophizing about American ways, playing Huck, nailing politicians ...

The late Hal Holbrook, in addition to a long career on large and small screens, did a pretty good job of recreating 19th century literary luminary Samuel Langhorne Clemens in his one-man stage show, ...

Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Clemens, wrote several iconic works in a study at Quarry Farm in Elmira, New York. The study was repeatedly threatened by vandalism, brush fires, and litter from ...

Shania Twain hasn’t always loved one of her most romantic songs. In an interview with Etalk, the country singer revealed why she’s “gone through quite a few stages” with “You’re Still the One.” Twain ...

You would not believe the beautiful and poetic insights Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, Bob Marley and Paul Newman had about marriage. Actually, you should not believe them. Those pretty words floating ...