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Nat Tate: An American Artist by William Boyd is a rare and intriguing novel that explores the life of a young American artist. First published in 1998, this first edition hardcover book is a unique...

Staring out of the rain-lashed window of an ancient British pub, Jake's thoughts turned to adventure and warm sandy beaches. His best friend Billy was coming to visit from America, and he had planned...

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Britain and the American Dream (1740-1776) by Peter MooreThis book explores how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain to America, where they became...

Alamo in the Ardennes tells the story of a pivotal moment in America's greatest war, where a small group of soldiers fought against overwhelming odds to hold back the Nazi onslaught. For five days,...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence This comprehensive biography explores the remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin, a true Renaissance man who helped shape America's national character...

Bowling Alone: Revised and Updated The Collapse and Revival of American CommunityTwenty years after its initial publication, this revised edition of Robert D. Putnam's seminal work remains a vital...

Gary Jennings's Aztec is a gripping tale of the last and greatest native civilization of North America. The story is told from the perspective of Mixtli-Dark Cloud, a robust and memorable character,...

Bolívar: American Liberator is a sweeping biography that brings to life the epic story of Simón Bolívar, the legendary South American general and statesman who freed six countries from Spanish rule...

American Gods: My Ainsel is a stunning graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's epic novel. This second volume in the bind-up editions collects the next nine issues of the acclaimed comic book...

Philip Roth's American Pastoral is a poignant and nuanced exploration of the American psyche. The novel tells the story of 'Swede' Levov, a man living the American dream, until the day his idyllic...

American Vampire 1976 is a gripping conclusion to the Eisner Award-winning series. In 1976, America is on the brink of disaster, and the nation's bicentennial celebrations are overshadowed by the...

A gripping narrative that explores America's fight against fascism during World War II. Rachel Maddow delves into the story of a clandestine network that spread disinformation, promoted antisemitism...

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a powerful exploration of identity, culture and belonging. Set against the backdrop of Nigeria's tumultuous history, the novel follows the lives of two young...

The Astrodome: An American Spectacle In the summer of 1960, a group of men in Houston, Texas, came together to build the largest room in the world. Their ambitious project required a unique blend of...

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustA story of friendship and betrayal, loyalty and redemption, love and loneliness, and the inevitable march of time.When death comes, Harry August always returns...

Experience the 2020 US presidential campaign like never before in this personal account of reporting on America in crisis. BBC North America Editor Jon Sopel presents a diary of an election that was...

The 1968 Election and Politics of Division by Michael A. Cohen In January 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson presented an ambitious vision for America, aiming to end poverty and racial injustice. However, just...

The Last American Vampire is a sweeping alternate history that follows the journey of vampire Henry Sturges as he searches for renewed purpose in the wake of his friend's shocking death. This...

American Gods: The Moment of the Storm The final confrontation between old and new gods is at hand, with humanity caught in the middle. In this gripping conclusion to the American Gods comic book...

Discover the magic of winter with this enchanting collection of tales from around the world.This stunning book brings together a selection of wintery stories from North America to Siberia, Scotland,...

Sharon Tate's life was marked by promise and tragedy. A model and actress, she had already begun to make a name for herself in Hollywood before her untimely death. This book provides a concise and...

Develop your writing skills with Kumon Grade 1 Writing. This workbook provides a complete lesson plan to help children master important academic skills and build independence as learners. By checking...

The wolf is a ubiquitous figure in the mythologies and cosmologies of Eurasia and North America. Its association with predation and danger has led to its symbolism as both a warrior and a devil,...

American Legends: The Life of Farrah Fawcett This biography provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Farrah Fawcett, a major TV star of the 1970s. Fawcett's rise to fame was remarkable,...

Gobsmacked! The British Invasion of American English is a witty and enlightening account of how and why American English has adopted numerous British words and phrases. Since the nineteenth century,...

Kirk Douglas: A Star for 50 Years Kirk Douglas was a creative and moral force in the motion picture community for 50 years, earning him an Honorary Academy Award in 1996. This biography explores his...

Walker Evans: American Photographs Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Edition A landmark publication that has shaped our understanding of America, Walker Evans' photographs have become an integral part of the...

The Presidents: A Comprehensive History of American Political Leadership This book offers a unique and in-depth exploration of the role and office of the US President, spanning 230 years of American...

A collection of the year's top food and travel writing, selected by Padma Lakshmi. This anthology celebrates the experiences that connect us all through bold and insightful essays about food,...

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of nine short stories and novellas that explore the darker side of America. Spanning the genres of detective...

The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire by Matt Kennard Investigative journalist Matt Kennard spent four years gathering extraordinary testimony from the global elite, revealing a...

Ed McGaa's Mother Earth Spirituality: Native American Paths to Healing Ourselves and Our World offers a profound exploration of the spiritual heritage of Native America, providing a unique...

Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women who Helped Win the Space RaceThis book tells the story of the African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in...

The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty The story of the Vanderbilt family is one of ruthless ambition and unparalleled wealth. From humble beginnings as a small boat ferrying supplies in New York...

A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said This remarkable narrative, written in Arabic and translated into English, offers a unique perspective on the life of Omar Ibn Said, a Muslim...

The Closing of the American Mind is a provocative critique of contemporary American culture, first published in 1987. In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, acclaimed author and journalist Andrew...

The Decapitated Chicken and Other Stories is a collection of short fiction by South American master storyteller Horacio Quiroga. Quiroga's life was marked by tragedy, including the loss of loved ones...

The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters Explore the fascinating world of America's most mysterious creatures. From legendary beasts to bizarre legends, travel writer J. W...

Shelton Stromquist's comprehensive study of the Progressive movement challenges the idea of social harmony through democratic renewal. The author argues that the movement's promise was hindered by...

A 50th Anniversary Edition of a Groundbreaking Analysis of American Foreign Policy This influential book offers a profound interpretation of the roots of American foreign policy, shedding light on...

The 266th successor to St. Peter has been announced, and his name is Leo XIV. This is the first authoritative portrait of the new Holy Father, written by veteran Catholic journalist and historian...

The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend Mildred Burke's story is a fascinating one, a tale of a woman who defied convention to become a champion in one of...

American Politics: A Very Short Introduction by Richard M. Valelly provides a concise and balanced overview of the American political system. This primer covers the vital elements of democracy,...

The Israelites and Indians: A Parallel in Planes of Culture by Garrick Mallery explores the intriguing idea that the customs of North American Indians share similarities with those of the ancient...

Freedom's Forge reveals the pivotal role that American business leaders played in the Allied victory in World War II. Two key figures, General Motors' William "Big Bill" Knudsen and shipbuilder Henry...

American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land by Monica Hesse In the autumn of 2017, Accomack County was gripped by an unprecedented wave of arson. For months, night after night, buildings...

Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology by Deirdre Cooper Owens explores the complex and often disturbing history of gynecology in 19th-century America. Through a...

The Muslim Entrepreneur: 10 Success Principles from the Greatest Muslim EntrepreneursThis book brings together the insights and experiences of 40 successful Muslim entrepreneurs from around the...

A Mother's Christmas Wish by Glenda Young is a heartwarming tale of friendship and community. After a scandalous affair, Emma Devaney is sent to live with her widowed aunt in Ryhope, where she must...

The Rise and Fall of the American Empire Is America the new world empire? Niall Ferguson's book challenges this notion, revealing that the US has always been an empire, with its founding fathers...

The twenty-first century's great geopolitical contest has begun, with a major trade war unfolding and American and Chinese naval vessels having close encounters in the South China Sea. Kishore...

The American buffalo, our nation's official mammal, is an improbable and shaggy creature that has captivated the imagination of many. For nearly 10,000 years, they evolved alongside Native people,...

Paul Theroux's Deep South explores America through the eyes of an outsider, as he travels through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas. With his...

The Making of an American Movie Studio by David Thomson Behind the scenes at Warner Brothers film studio, four immigrant brothers transformed themselves into Hollywood moguls. From its shaky...

Harry Smith: American Magus offers an intimate look at the life and artistic practice of a true original. As a filmmaker, music anthologist, and enigmatic polymath, Harry Smith was a spiritual...

When Ice Cream Had a Meltdown Life inside the ice cream van is full of excitement, with ice creams and lollies eagerly waiting to be picked. But for one friend, being chosen isn't as easy as it seems...

Westmoreland's War Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam by Gregory Daddis A fresh perspective on one of America's most divisive wars, this book challenges conventional wisdom on the Vietnam War...

The Dogman: A Real EncounterThis book tells the story of an amateur Bigfoot researcher's encounters with a mysterious creature known as the "Dogman". The Dogman is a bipedal wolf-like being said to...

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer This biography offers a deeply informed and riveting account of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and times, from his early career to...

The Marrow Thieves is a dystopian novel that explores a world where humanity has nearly destroyed its planet due to global warming. In this dark world, the indigenous people of North America are...

Dudley's latest mission is a desperate one. A new and highly destructive drug, known as Meltdown, is spreading rapidly and threatening to destabilize society. As part of the security services, he...

Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original The critically acclaimed biography of jazz legend Thelonious Monk, written by historian Robin D. G. Kelley, offers a gripping and deeply...

Twilight's Last Screaming by Sean Hogan This book masterfully examines how our experience of cinema takes on an imaginative life of its own, deconstructing and reassembling genre film into unfamiliar...

Bridging the Atlantic, generations of Irish women left their mark on America's 19th and early 20th-century landscape. Their stories are one of quiet industry and piety, yet also of trouble - bad...

Vannevar Bush, the polymath behind America's technological breakthroughs, is a fascinating figure whose impact on the 20th century is still felt today. This engaging biography reveals the life and...

The Mega Robo Bros face their most daunting challenge yet. When the evil robot Wolfram sets out to melt all the ice in the Arctic, only the brothers can stop him. With their unique blend of sibling...

Britain's Best Bike Ride is a beautifully illustrated guide to the ultimate thousand-mile cycling adventure from Land's End to John o' Groats. The route, specially created for this book, takes you...

American Midnight: A Violent Peace and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis by Adam Hochschild In the aftermath of World War I, America teetered on the brink of chaos. Mobs burned churches to the ground,...

The American President: A Chronicle of Power and Leadership From the assassination of William McKinley in 1901 to Bill Clinton's last night in office in January 2001, this comprehensive account...

The History of the Civil Rights Movement: A Story of Freedom and Equality This book takes you on a journey through the defining moments of America's Civil Rights Movement, from the 1950s to the 1960s...

William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, is often overlooked in the pantheon of American leaders. However, his impact on the country's future role in the world was significant. In...

The Meltdown is the thirteenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. When snow shuts down middle school, Greg's neighbourhood becomes a winter battlefield, with...

This guidebook describes the 87-mile Ridgeway National Trail, a low-level waymarked route through southern England from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. The trail takes...

Trying to Make It: A Journey into America's Drug Trade Rajeev V. Gundur takes readers on a journey through three key sites in the American drug trade, from the US-Mexico border to cities like Phoenix...

The Suppressed History of American Banking: How Big Banks Fought Jackson, Killed Lincoln, and Caused the Civil War A groundbreaking investigation into the hidden forces that shaped America's past,...

Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness by Kristen Radtke A poignant exploration of isolation and longing, both as individuals and as a society, Seek You delves into the ways we attempt to...

A world in crisis: average temperatures three degrees higher than they are now. Rivers ten times the size of the online marketplace gush off the ice sheet into the north Atlantic, displacing victims...

Slavery By Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II This book tells the shocking story of how, after the Emancipation Proclamation, many African...

The China Mirage: A History of American Disaster in Asia James Bradley's book explores the complex and often fraught history of American relations with East Asia, revealing how misconceptions about...

New Right Vs. Old Right by Greg Johnson This collection of essays explores the principles of White Nationalist "metapolitics" and distinguishes them from other ideologies. Dr. Greg Johnson argues...

This book tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who were forcibly transported to the Caribbean and North America in the 17th century. A previously untold chapter in Irish history, it...

Jon Sopel's insightful portrait of American life and politics explores a country in turmoil. As the BBC's North America Editor, Sopel has experienced America from a unique perspective, from flying...

The Maico: A German Motorcycle in America, 1955-1983 In the 1960s and 1970s, a small German company produced motorcycles that dominated the off-road racing scene. Maico's innovative designs,...

Credit Suisse, once a venerable Swiss bank, was a bastion of high-class service that concealed a darker reality. Behind its sterile Zurich headquarters, the bank banked dictators and drug dealers,...

Discover the untold story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, the brilliant and strong woman behind Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical Hamilton. Born into a family of champions, Eliza Schuyler is proud to...

Bacchae is a new translation of Euripides' ancient play, brought to life with detailed commentary and practical questions to stimulate ideas on staging and analysis.This edition is part of a series...

Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World by Casey Michel. For decades, a small group of Americans has worked behind the scenes to shape global politics...

The Northumberland Climbing Guide provides comprehensive information for climbers in the region. First published in 2004, this revised edition offers detailed insights into the best climbing routes...

American Disgust Racism, Microbial Medicine, and the Colony Within by Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer explores the complex relationship between food, microbial medicine, and disgust in America. Drawing on...

Understanding and supporting a highly sensitive child can be a challenging experience. This guidebook provides a clear and compassionate understanding of what it means to have a meltdown, and how to...

Explore Northern Ireland's stunning landscapes with this expert guide to 35 epic walks. Hand-picked by a local, it features real OSNI maps inside for easy navigation. Discover wild mountains, epic...

Giants on Record: Uncovering America's Hidden History For over 200 years, reports of an ancient race of giants in North America have been documented in newspaper archives, town histories, and...

Red Cloud, an American Legend: The Untold Story The life of Red Cloud, a great Sioux warrior-statesman, has long been shrouded in mystery. Born in 1821 near the Platte River in modern-day Nebraska,...

The Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden: The History of 19th Century America's Most Famous Murder Case The axe murders of wealthy socialites and a young daughter in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892,...

Lonely Planet's Latin American Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary is your trusted travel companion for culturally enriching experiences in Latin America. This handy phrasebook provides essential...

Aristophanes: Frogs This new translation of Aristophanes' play brings the ancient drama to life, making it accessible to students of Classical Civilisation and Drama. The book includes a full...

The Federal Reserve, one of America's most mysterious institutions, has been at the centre of a radical experiment that has reshaped the country's economy for the worse. Business journalist...

Discover the enchanting medieval city of Prague, a maze of spectacular Gothic architecture, traditional local pubs, and picturesque pastel buildings. This DK Eyewitness Top Ten travel guide ensures...

The Great American Burger Book: A Regional Tour of America's Best Burgers George Motz takes you on a culinary journey across the United States and beyond, showcasing authentic regional burger styles...

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure A growing concern on many college campuses is the stifling of open discussion and the rise...