1733 results for 'Sam Taplin, Heather Amery'

Olive Oatman's life story is a testament to the complexities of the human experience. Born into a family bound for the American West, her journey took a dramatic turn when tragedy struck, and she was...

Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire is a groundbreaking journey tracing America's path to global power and its lasting legacies. The book tells the...

The Chevrolet Impala 1958-1970 is a comprehensive study of the iconic American car model. From its origins as a stylish 'specialty' vehicle to its evolution into Chevrolet's best-selling model, this...

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America In 1893, the World's Fair in Chicago was a spectacle of wonder and innovation, attracting millions of visitors...

On September 6th, 1949, a shocking mass shooting took place in East Camden, New Jersey, leaving thirteen people dead in less than twelve minutes. This is the true story of the first recorded mass...

The Auburndale Watch Company: A pioneering attempt at affordable timepieces. In 1959, Edwin A. Battison, associate curator of mechanical and civil engineering at the Smithsonian Institution,...

Baltimore, 2015, was a city in turmoil. Riots erupted as citizens demanded justice for Freddie Gray, a young man who died in police custody. Amidst the chaos, a shocking scandal unfolded. Sgt Wayne...

American teenagers are often positive about Christianity, yet apathetic about genuine religious practice. Kenda Creasy Dean investigates this phenomenon, placing the blame on churches themselves...

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America Second Edition by David Allen Sibley is a comprehensive guide to the birds of the East, featuring 650 species and regional populations. With...

Safe in a Midwife's Hands explores the rich birthing traditions of Africa and the American South, highlighting the vital role of midwives in promoting healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.Author...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The 1950 Revolution in Puerto Rico: A Powerful Story of Uprising and Suppression. In 1950, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico staged an armed insurrection against the United States, sparking...

Compassion in the Court is a heart-warming collection of stories and lessons from the life and courtroom of Judge Frank Caprio, widely regarded as one of the nicest judges in the world. With a career...

Yeonmi Park's powerful account of her experiences as a North Korean defector in America highlights the dangers of authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of freedom in the United States.After...

American Daughter Gone to War by Winnie Smith In 1968, Winnie Smith embarked on a journey to see the world, joining the Army as a 21-year-old student nurse. What followed was a transformation from a...

100 timeless hits from the Great American Songbook are showcased in this book of arrangements for piano, voice and guitar. From Gershwin and Rodgers & Hammerstein to Stephen Schwartz and Stephen...

Strap on your shield and prepare for a thrilling adventure as Captain America battles the Red Skull in a pivotal saga. This collection of classic comics brings together iconic moments from Tales of...

River Langston-Lee's life has been a series of spectacular failures. In a single 24-hour period, he's dumped his girlfriend, walked out of his SATs, and quit his job at his parents' cafe. But when he...

Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass's life story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination. In this powerful narrative, Douglass recounts his...

Desert Oracle Volume 1: A Collection of Strange and Wonderful Tales from the American Southwest In the vast expanse of the American Southwest, a unique voice has emerged, weaving together the threads...

Jenny Doan's memoir is a heartwarming story of faith, family, and the power of giving. From humble beginnings as a homeschooling mom, Jenny's journey is one of overcoming hardship and igniting...

Bluff is a powerful new collection from Danez Smith, a poet who never loses their way. Written after two years of artistic silence, during which the world came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

American Gods: Shadows Adapted for the First Time in Stunning Comic Book FormNeil Gaiman's epic novel is now brought to life in a unique and captivating comic book format. This first of three bind-up...

Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing This book is a testament to the enduring legacy of African American traditional medicine, a practice born out of necessity...

Donald Gaskins: The Most Prolific Serial Killer in American History Donald Henry "Peewee" Gaskins was a name that commanded respect, if not fear. His nickname "Peewee" was a cruel irony, for those...

A collection of essays by Muslim chaplains offers a unique perspective on the application of Islamic principles in spiritual care. Through their personal stories, the contributors share how they...

A comparative analysis of immigrant integration across Western countries, Strangers No More examines the experiences of low-status newcomers and their children in four European countries and the...

The Digital Banal: New Media and American Literature and Culture by Zara Dinnen Contemporary culture is shaped by its media, yet digital media have become increasingly banal, making it harder to...

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...

The American Diner Cookbook brings back memories of a bygone era with its more than 450 recipes and nostalgic photographs. The story of the diner began over 100 years ago, when coffee and sandwiches...

The Jeffrey Dahmer Story An American Nightmare The Oxford Apartments were a place where terror was lurking in the shadows. On a hot summer night in July 1991, a young man's desperate cry for help...

The Man from the Train: Discovering America's Most Elusive Serial Killer In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a series of brutal murders took place across the United States, with families...

Saidiya Hartman's groundbreaking debut, Scenes of Subjection, is a powerful exploration of the forms of routine terror and quotidian violence characteristic of slavery. Now revised and updated, this...

The Douglas Devastator was the US Navy's first all-metal combat aircraft, featuring a fully enclosed cockpit and hydraulically folding wings. This pioneering aircraft played a significant role in the...

Experience the joy of painting with Bob Ross, as featured in his bestselling book, The Best of the Joy of Painting. This collection showcases sixty of his most beloved paintings, each accompanied by...

Supreme City is a vivid and deeply researched account of the people who shaped modern America in the 1920s. During this era, midtown Manhattan became the cultural and commercial capital of the United...

American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century In the world of serial killers, few names are as unknown as Israel Keyes. This is a story about a man who evaded...

The Celebration of Christmas In Europe and America: Yuletide Traditions From Many LandsExplore the rich history of Christmas across Europe, from ancient Yuletide festivals to the traditions of...

Kendrick Lamar: A Visionary of Change Kendrick Lamar is a powerful voice in contemporary music, known for his thought-provoking lyrics and innovative storytelling. This book explores his impact on...

A Century of War: Anglo-American Oil Politics and the New World Order by F. William Engdahl This book explores the complex and often hidden history of oil politics and their impact on global events...

Discover your heartsong through the Native American style flute. This book is the perfect place to start your journey of learning to play this beautiful instrument. With no musical experience...

The Accidental Superpower Ten Years On by Peter Zeihan A new era of global politics has dawned, one that challenges the assumptions of the past. In this revised edition, international strategist...

Tears at La Bombonera tells the story of Christopher Hylland's six-year journey through South America and her love affair with football. From Buenos Aires to Medellín, Hylland shares his experiences...

A comprehensive assessment of Anglo-American relations from the Cold War to Iraq, this revised edition explores how the special relationship evolved under Blair's leadership and Britain's increasing...

The Doomsday Mother: A Twisted Tale of Love, Faith, and Murder Lori Vallow's life was marked by devotion to her family and her Mormon faith. But when she met Chad Daybell, a charismatic doomsday...

Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past Tore C. Olsson's book offers a fresh perspective on the Red Dead Redemption series, exploring its connection to American...

The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government A shocking exposé of the CIA's rise to power and the dark forces that drove its growth. David Talbot reveals...

The Slip: The New York City Street that Changed American Art Forever In the 1950s and 1960s, a small street in Lower Manhattan became the epicenter of the art world. Coenties Slip, a dead-end street...

The Rockford Files: A Revolutionary Television Series The 1970s television landscape was marked by clear genre boundaries, but The Rockford Files (NBC, 1974-1980) shattered these conventions, leaving...

American Indian Stories and Old Indian Legends by Zitkala-Sa This collection brings together two significant works by a prominent Native American author. American Indian Stories features short...

Zodiac Unmasked: The Identity of America's Most Elusive Serial Killer Revealed The Zodiac case remains one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer mysteries in American history. Between December...

The Dying Citizen: A Crisis of American Identity Victor Davis Hanson warns that the concept of the "citizen" is historically rare and has been a valued ideal in America for over two centuries...

The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government A gripping and disturbing expose of American power, The Devil's Chessboard reveals the dark underbelly of...

New York Block by Block: An Illustrated Guide to the Iconic American City Discover the best of New York, from hidden gems to world-class attractions, in this vibrant guide. Artist Cierra Block takes...

You Know Something Is Wrong When... An American Affidavit of Probable Cause This book presents a unique perspective on the American government, exploring the idea that something is amiss. Anna Maria...

Elena Armas's latest romance novel is a playful and engaging tale of love and inspiration. Rosie Graham, a romance writer, finds herself in a predicament when her New York apartment's ceiling...

A nostalgic celebration of America's golden age of car culture, from the 1950s to the 1970s, is presented in this book. The photographs of John G. Zimmerman capture the optimism and utopianism of a...

The US Navy Pacific Fleet 1941: America's Mighty Last Battleship Fleet In October 1941, the US Pacific Fleet was the most powerful force in the US Navy, with a formidable battleship-led doctrine...

A Long Way South is a memoir of Sara Stewart's travels in Latin America during a tumultuous period in the 1970s. The book recounts her experiences, from crossing the Atlantic to exploring the...

The Kennedy Curse: A Revealing Account of America's Most Famous Family The Kennedys have long been synonymous with American royalty, their name evoking a sense of charisma and public service...

The Football Game That Changed America: How the NFL Created a National HolidayDennis Deninger reveals the fascinating story of how the Super Bowl evolved from a struggling event to a beloved American...

Nathaniel Fox's life was turned upside down when his uncle's rage forced him to flee home. He found himself in New York City, caught up in the midst of the American Revolution. With no experience and...

The Final Act: The Helsinki Accords and the Transformation of the Cold War The Helsinki Final Act was a pivotal moment in the Cold War, marking a shift towards cooperation and peace between European...

Trans* is a thought-provoking exploration of the recent shifts in our understanding of gendered embodiment. In the last decade, public discussions of transgender issues have increased exponentially,...

Radicals in Robes by Cass R. Sunstein is a rigorous analysis of the judiciary's role during a period of significant change. The author examines the implications of conservative ideology on the US...

Empires of Ideas: Creating the Modern University from Germany to America to ChinaThis comprehensive history explores how leading universities rose to prominence over the past two centuries, examining...

Bellevue Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital by David Oshinsky explores the turbulent rise of American medicine through the lens of New York City's iconic public...

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,...

This book features 500 hard Jigsaw Sudoku puzzles, each overlapping into 100 unique Samurai-style puzzles. The puzzles are designed to be challenging, with each one guaranteed to have only one...

This book features 500 Medium Jigsaw Sudoku puzzles, each overlapping into one of 100 Samurai-style puzzles. The puzzles are designed to be solved individually, with answers provided for every one...

David Copperfield, a beautifully bound pocket-sized gift edition from Macmillan Collector's Library, is a masterful tale of life and struggle. Charles Dickens brings to life the story of David...

Feet of Clay is the third novel in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. In this gripping fantasy, Commander Sam Vimes and his team from the City Watch face their most puzzling case yet: a string of...

The time has come to break free from the ordinary. In a world facing chaos and uncertainty, it's time to take control and cause good trouble. Sam Conniff's latest book, How to: Be More Pirate, brings...

When a body is discovered at the Shady Oaks retirement centre, Homicide Detective Kit McKittrick is faced with a complex case. The victim, Frank Flynn, was a former detective with a mysterious past,...

New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes by Sam Sifton offers a convenient and inspiring approach to cooking. With over one hundred 'no-recipe recipes', each beautifully photographed, you can create...

Celebrating 50 years since Dick Proenneke first broke ground in the Alaskan wilds, this anniversary edition of his memoir features a new foreword and previously unseen color photographs.Proenneke's...

The White Masks' latest mission is a ruthless one, taking them to a group home for children where the lines between cruelty and survival are blurred. Bait, a young boy with a troubled past, is tasked...

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is a beautifully bound edition of a beloved novel, featuring real cloth binding, high-quality paper, and gilt edges. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition includes...

The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd In this gripping psychological thriller, Elijah has lived in the woods for as long as he can remember. His only home, it's also his prison. When Elissa arrives, she's...

The Moscow Rules: CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War In the late 1970s, the Cold War was at its most perilous, with the Soviet Union's all-pervasive surveillance making intelligence...

Tim Kennedy's life is a testament to the power of failure and perseverance. From his early days as a decorated Green Beret sniper to his time as a UFC headliner, Kennedy has faced his fair share of...

The Encyclopedia of Native American Bow, Arrows, and Quivers, Volume 1 Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest features beautifully detailed full-page pen-and-ink drawings of over 100 historic bows, scores...

Matt Fraser, America's top psychic medium, shares his life story and the lessons he's learned from speaking to both the living and the dead. Born into a psychic family, Matt has carried on the legacy...

Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom This book is a worthwhile read for anyone with a passion for fast food. Adam Chandler's engaging narrative takes readers...

The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill: Alien Encounters, Civil Rights, and the New Age in America In 1960s America, a shocking story of alien abduction captivated the nation. The Hills, an...

Fleshing Out: Uncovering the Secrets of Skull & Bones This book chronicles the inner workings of Yale University's Skull & Bones society, revealing a world of espionage, drug smuggling, and elitism...

Drawing Down the Moon: A Study of Neo-Paganism in America This book provides a detailed history of the Neo-Pagan subculture in the United States, exploring the diverse practices and beliefs of modern...

The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO At the heart of many successful companies lies a culture of creativity and innovation. Tom Kelley, partner at IDEO, shares the strategies and...

California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric--and What It Means for America's Power Grid The legacy of Pacific Gas and Electric, California's largest utility company, has been one of...

The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family This cookbook is a heartwarming story of food and family, shared by the Leung family, behind the popular blog The Woks of...

When a powerful criminal demands a favour, Mitch Rapp is left with no choice but to honour his agreement. His mission takes him to Syria, where a new designer drug is spreading into the criminal's...

Sub Rosa America: A Deep State History is a 4-book series that explores the aftermath of two historical occult rites performed at the 33o parallel in White Sands, New Mexico and Dallas, Texas. The...

Indigenous resistance is a radical rejection of contemporary colonialism, focused on the refusal of the dispossession of both Indigenous bodies and land. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson argues that this...

The Care and Keeping of You 2 is a comprehensive guide for girls aged 10 and up, covering the physical and emotional changes they're going through as they grow. With new illustrations and updated...

A behind-the-scenes look at one of Hollywood's most iconic films. Tony Curtis shares his memories of working on Some Like It Hot, a beloved comedy that has become an integral part of American cinema...

The Girls is a dark and atmospheric novel that explores the lives of a group of young women in 1960s America. At its centre is Suzanne, a beautiful and enigmatic figure who becomes the focal point of...

Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message is a celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth. This traditional Haudenosaunee good morning message has been passed down for...