History

No Time to Wave GoodbyeCategories: History MilitaryWorld War II

Drawing on myriad sources―from the faint traces left by the rocking of a cradle at the site of an early medieval home to an antique illustration of Eveâ€...

Some books stand the test of time and become classics -- this history of the Georgian Bay region is one of them. This edition includes a new epilogue by th...

Explaining Tutankhamun's background and the role of the Pharaoh, "The Treasures of Tutankhamun" shows how Egypt became a source of fascination for those in ...

This brief but poignant study examines the key features of Byzantine Christianity from the 4th to the 15th centuries. Fabulously illustrated throughout, it ...

The oldest monastic Rule in the WestA giant of the faith, St. Augustine is well known as "the restless searcher for truth." His life and the Rule he formul...

In this book the 2,000-year history of Christian worship is viewed from a sociological perspective. Martin Stringer develops the idea of discourse as a way ...

Alistair Urquhart was a soldier in the Gordon Highlanders, captured by the Japanese in Singapore. Forced into manual labor as a POW, he survived 750 days i...

A revealing look at the true beginning of American politics Until recently rescued by David McCullough, John Adams has always been overshadowed by Washing...

At the midpoint of the twentieth century, the First Nations people of Ontario’s underdeveloped hinterland lived primarily from the land. They congregated...

A premier leadership scholar and an eighteenth-century expert define the special contributions and qualifications of our first president Revolutionary her...

The Dramatic Story Of How One Couple Finds That Their Young Son Is The Reincarnation Of A World War Ii Pilot--provided By The Publisher Bruce And Andrea Lei...

You will learn to unlock the artist within you so you too can draw and express yourself!! This book will show you how to use different basic mediums, such a...

The Duchess of York provides a revealing, intimate look at the secrets of Britain's royal family, her romance with and marriage to Prince Andrew, their divo...

Details the adventures of the World War I German light cruiser the S.M.S. Emden and its captain Karl von MullerCategories: HistoryWorld

James Bradley With Ron Powers. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [365]-366) And Index.Categories: Biographies & MemoirsMemoirs

This Is The Biggest, Grandest, Most Sprawling Epic Ever Told, Filled With Battles And Hardship, Courage, Determination, Daring Voyages Into The Unknown, And...

A gripping, twisting account of a small town set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster—a story that weaves together corporate malfeasance...

A riveting story of dislocation, survival, and the power of stories to break or save us.Clemantine Wamariya was six years old when her mother and father be...

The author recounts his experiences as a young reporter to "Stars and Stripes," the American forces' daily newspaper in Europe, including his personal accou...

A compelling compilation of previously unpublished war letters, encompassing every major conflict from the Civil War to Desert Storm, offers vivid accounts ...

Paris, 1911. Picasso, Debussy, And Proust Were Revolutionizing Art, Music, And Literature. Electricity Had Transformed The City Of Lights. And The Parisian ...

A Follow-up To The Puzzle Palace And Body Of Secrets Looks At The National Security Agency In The Wake Of September 11th, Its Role In The Bush Administratio...

Acclaimed designer Michael Smith has earned a reputation as the thinking celebrity's decorator, with a client list that includes Cindy Crawford, Kate Caps...

Review"The simple, unadorned narrative is gripping and makes its point all the more forcefully because of its lack of pretension." -- Karen Armstrong, autho...

Looks At A Variety Of Island HomesCategories: History United StatesState & Local

Unique in their broad-based coverage the twelve essays in this book provide a fresh look at some central aspects of Roman culture and society. Categories:...

From the informal games of Homer's time to the highly organized contests of the Roman world, Miller has compileda trove of ancient sources: Plutarch on boxi...

Ancient Cities surveys the cities of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, and the Greek and Roman worlds from the perspectives of archaeology and architectural hi...

Based On Years Of Original Research And New Reporting, Two Acclaimed Authors Deliver The Riveting And Emotionally Wrenching Full Story Of The Worst Sea Disa...

Born the son of a clergyman on October 18, 1662, Matthew Henry was ordained into the British Presbyterian Church where he held the pastorate in Chester from...

ask The Successful Ceos Of Major Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Top Salespeople, And Pastors What Characteristic Is Most Needed For Success In Leadership Po...

America's greatest conflict was the first war to be extensively documented in photographs. More than 350 images graphically portray the battles, the ships, ...

Get Out! Run! We Must Leave This Place! They Are Going To Destroy This Whole Place! Go, Children, Run First! Go Now! These Were The Final Shouts Nine Year-o...

Hardcover book with dust jacket, edited by Regine Schulz and Matias Seidel, Publication by Konemann, first English language edition. It has 540 pages fully ...

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title Between the Civil War and the turn of the last century, Southern Baptists gained prominence in the religious life of the...

Mccloskey’s Original Text Remains Unchanged. In His Historical Interpretation, He Argues That The Strength Of The Court Has Always Been Its Sensitivity To...

remember That Time You Bumped Into Stephen Hawking At The Clambake And His Monologue On String Theory Went Completely Over Your Head? Man, Was That Awkwar...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canada will lead you straight to the best attractions this country has to offer. The fully updated guide includes unique cutawa...

Using Recently Declassified Evidence O'keefe Provides New Explanations For The Motives Behind The Raid On Dieppe. The Canadian Albatross -- A Very Special B...

This comprehensive, 8.5" x 11" curriculum guide and activity book contains map activities, coloring pages, games, projects, review questions, cross-referen...

Biographies of six Western Indian chiefs who led their people in a historic moment of crisis, when a decision had to be made about fighting or cooperating ...

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that inspired the film October Sky, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir—a powerful, luminous story of comin...

Living by faith is not the domain of only those Christians called to "full-time" ministry. Every Christian can enter into the adventure. What is important i...

Discusses How, For Two Hundred Years, Some Members Of The Catholic Church Have Worked To Destroy The Church--Categories: History World ReligiousGeneral

“I am an assiduous reader of John Casti’s books. He is a real scientific intellectual.” —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, New York Times bestselling author o...

In the weeks after D-Day, the level of artillery action in Normandy was unprecedented. In what was a relatively small area, both sides bombarded each other...

George G. Blackburn. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: History Americas Canada20th Century