1733 results for 'Sam Taplin, Heather Amery'

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 Rise and Fall of America's Most Powerful Mafia Empires For half a century, the American Mafia outwitted and outmanoeuvred law enforcement, causing significant damage to America's social fabric...

John Keehan, a doctor's son from a good family, had a weakness for the girl next door. He became John Dante, a man with a mysterious past, and a penchant for the dramatic. This is the story of how he...

Learn the Exhilarating Game of Mahjong with This Comprehensive Guide Discover the captivating world of Mahjong with The Complete Book of Mah Jongg, an expert guide to the Asian, American, and...

William Francis Gibbs, America's greatest naval architect, spent forty years dreaming of his magnum opus: the SS United States. His vision for the finest, fastest, and most beautiful ocean liner in...

The Ford F-100/F-150 Pickup 1953 to 1996 is a comprehensive guide to the most popular pickup truck of all time. With hundreds of colour illustrations and detailed technical specifications, this book...

Madam C.J. Walker's story is one of determination and innovation. In the early 20th century, she identified a need for hair care products specifically designed for African American hair, a problem...

This Foundation Edition textbook is designed to work alongside the mainstream OCR GCSE History B (SHP) textbook, providing effective co-teaching support for students of all abilities. It covers the...

The War of Jenkins' Ear: A Forgotten Struggle for North and South America The War of Jenkins' Ear was a pivotal conflict that shaped the fate of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere...

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 Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis that Spurred the American Revolution In the spring of 1775, the American Revolution was unfolding in New England, but a pivotal...

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 Greater Caribbean, spanning from Surinam to the Chesapeake, played host to significant ecological changes that facilitated the spread of vector mosquitoes carrying diseases such as yellow fever...

Beth's life is shattered when she and her brother Sam are orphaned, but she finds a way to escape her troubles and start anew in America. With her talent for the fiddle, she earns the friendship of a...

The Bastard by John Jakes Praised by Patricia Cornwell as "the best historical novelist of our time," John Jakes brings to life a vibrant tale of romance and adventure in this novel of the Kent...

A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (and Some Bears) In 2004, a group of libertarians set out to create a self-sufficient community in Grafton, New...

The Fists of Fury: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World In 1973, a Hollywood studio released Five Fingers of Death, which sparked a craze that would change the face of American...

Charlie Chaplin, the silent screen's "Little Tramp," was a beloved figure until he starred in a series of high-profile federal courtroom dramas. In 1944, he was on trial, described by a New York...

Travel along America's most iconic route, Route 66, with this comprehensive guide. From its humble beginnings as a vital piece of American history to its current status as a popular tourist...

Inside Siglo XXI, a notorious migrant detention center in Mexico, journalist Belén Fernández offers a unique and unflinching account of life inside the facility. Detained herself after faulty...

Unit 3 - History The American Century C.1890-1990 by Haydn Davey This study guide is designed to support students in building and reinforcing their historical knowledge and exam skills for the WJEC...

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...

Vaudeville Melodies: Popular Musicians and Mass Entertainment in American Culture, 1870-1929 by Nicholas Gebhardt explores how vaudeville transformed relationships among performers, managers, and...

The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee In the midst of heightened political tension, a murder sets off a chain of events that threatens to plunge the city into all-out religious war. As the Imperial...

The Sober Experience offers a transformative journey of discovery, helping you uncover your new "normal" and lift the fog of habitual drinking. With its unique blend of core lessons, transformative...

A Cosmopolitan Answer to the New Right by Michael Brooks Michael Brooks, a progressive thinker and host of The Michael Brooks Show, offers a rigorous critique of the "Intellectual Dark Web" and its...

Your Mythic Journey: Finding Meaning in Your Life Through Writing and Storytelling by Sam Keen. We all tell stories about ourselves, our pasts, and our futures. These personal narratives shape who we...

Senator Joe McCarthy's legacy has been one of fear and misinformation. However, a closer look at his life and actions reveals a more complex picture. In "Blacklisted by History", M. Stanton Evans...

Discover the fascinating history of Islam and its impact on the United States. This book explores 1,400 years of events and conflicts that have shaped the world, from the early days of Islam to the...

The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy: Why Strategic Superiority Matters For decades, the prevailing view on nuclear weapons policy has been that the US needs only the ability to absorb an enemy...

The Ku Klux Klan: America's First Terrorists Exposed The Ku Klux Klan's rise to prominence in the early 20th century was a remarkable phenomenon, driven by a potent combination of public relations...

CGP's Topic Guide to The American West (c1835-c1895) is an essential resource for students preparing for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History exam. This comprehensive guide provides crystal-clear revision...

Bell Curve Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray explores the complex relationship between intelligence, social class, and socioeconomic...

Death Row: the Final Minutes My Life As an Execution Witness in America's Most Infamous Prison Michelle Lyons spent 12 years witnessing nearly 300 executions, first as a reporter and later as a...

A leading expert on foreign policy reveals how tensions between America, NATO, and Russia transformed geopolitics. M. E. Sarotte draws on thousands of previously secret documents to tell the story of...

This 1987 study offers a comprehensive review and synthesis of literature on family life in Western societies. J.E. Goldthorpe presents a distinctive approach to family sociology, exploring two key...

Daiyu was named after a ghost. Her life took a dramatic turn when her parents disappeared, prompting her to run away and disguise herself as a boy. This decision sets her on a journey that spans an...

Gene Bilbrew Revealed presents a vibrant overview of the life and work of the first black career fetish artist in history, Gene Bilbrew, also known as "Eneg". This book showcases hundreds of rare and...

Discover the unseen forces shaping our world and the future of America. In this thought-provoking book, Leo Lyon Zagami reveals the intricate web of occult influences at play, from the material realm...

The SL-1 nuclear reactor explosion in 1961 had a profound impact on the development of nuclear power in the United States. On January 3, 1961, a reactor at the National Reactor Testing Station in...

A new Cold War is unfolding, driven by technological innovation, particularly artificial intelligence. The rivalry between democracy and autocracy is intensifying, with significant implications for...

A stunning book about the complexities of duty and loyalty, set against the backdrop of the Cold War. Marie Mitchell, an intelligence officer with the FBI, is recruited to a shadowy task force aimed...

The United Nations and the African American Struggle for Human Rights, 1944-1955 As World War II drew to a close, the NAACP and African-American leaders saw an opportunity to launch a new offensive...

Help with Edexcel AS/A-level History Revision: Focus on the USA 1917-96 This revision guide provides comprehensive coverage of the key content for Edexcel AS/A-level History, focusing on the USA from...

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,...

Richard Nixon's rise to power is a story of turmoil and transformation in 1960s America. Perlstein's account begins with the 1965 Watts riots, a pivotal moment in the country's social and political...

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...

Rebels and Patriots Wargaming Rules for North America: Colonies to Civil War Experience the pivotal conflicts that shaped a nation with this comprehensive wargaming ruleset. From the early skirmishes...

Philip Roth: Novels 2001-2007 This collection brings together three novels written by Philip Roth in his late sixties and early seventies. The Dying Animal, published in 2001, marks the return of...

Discover the captivating story of the American Revolution, a pivotal moment in history that shaped the United States and beyond. This engaging guide explores the key events, figures, and ideas that...

American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence The US has a dismal gun violence record compared to other advanced countries, with over 40,000 deaths annually due to gun violence. A...

Self-Determined Stories: The Indigenous Reinvention of Young Adult Literature by Mandy Suhr-Sytsma explores the vital challenge to stereotypes and rich intellectual resource for theorizing Indigenous...

Revolutionise your health from the inside out with Dr. Joel Kahn's compelling argument for plant-based nutrition. As America's Healthy Heart Doc, he has already helped thousands of people prevent and...

The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking MurderBy John Glatt, St. Martin's Publishing GroupDiscover the tragic truth behind the seemingly perfect...

The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency This is the first-ever history of the Defense Department's most secret and powerful military...

Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America by Robert Whitaker In this groundbreaking book, Robert Whitaker investigates a medical...

Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat PlantationCandace Owens argues that the Democrat Party's policies have long hindered the African American community's ability...

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing The history of African enslavement in the Americas is one of unimaginable trauma and abuse. From the 16th century to the...

The Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle Against Ancient EvilExorcist Msgr. Stephen Rossetti shares his personal experiences of facing demonic possessions,...

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...

Exposure to electromagnetic radiation is a growing concern in American homes, schools, and businesses. Millions of people are exposed to radiation from devices such as cell phones, smartphones, and...

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Something has been going wrong on many college...

When the Clock Broke: A Story of America's Late-Century Discontents The early 1990s promised a "kinder, gentler America" following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the defeat of Saddam Hussein...

The American Civil War Explained for Kids is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to one of America's most significant conflicts. This book is part of the English Reading Tree Series, designed...

The Frontier Rangers of Colonial New England: From King Philip's War to the American Revolution The rugged landscape of 18th-century New England was home to a unique breed of warrior: the colonial...

Talkin' Greenwich Village is a meticulously researched and engagingly written account of the revolutionary music scene that emerged in the heart of New York City. The book chronicles the lives and...

A comprehensive guide to the birds of Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras is now available. With over 800 species accounts, full-color range maps, and 1,000 beautiful illustrations, this...

In Search of Excellence is a seminal business book that has stood the test of time. Based on a study of 43 of America's best-run companies, the book identifies eight common attributes of excellence...

American poet Emily Dickinson is renowned for her influential and iconic work, which continues to resonate with readers today. This collection brings together some of her most celebrated poems,...

The American West, C. 1835-C. 1895 by Steve May is an authoritative guide to this pivotal period in US history.Designed for students taking the Edexcel GCSE History exam, this revision guide provides...

The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America by Russell Shorto. In the early 17th century, a thriving Dutch colony in North...

The Dying Grass: A Novel of the Nez Perce War In this epic novel, William T. Vollmann tells the story of the Nez Perce Indians' fighting retreat from northeast Oregon to the Canadian border in 1877...

The Pursuit of Happiness: A New Exploration of the Founders' Quest for Virtue In this thought-provoking book, Jeffrey Rosen delves into the lives of six influential Founders, exploring how their...

Sull's Manual of Advanced Penmanship offers a comprehensive guide to creative artistry in handwriting, covering various styles and techniques of penmanship. This instructional manual provides...

Faster is a pulse-pounding tale of triumph by an improbable team of upstarts over Hitler's fearsome Silver Arrows during the golden age of auto racing. As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial...

New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the WestA fast-paced account of America's plunge into simultaneous cold wars against two very different adversaries,...

Oxford Revise: Edexcel GCSE History The American West, C1835-C1895 Help your students build the knowledge they need to succeed in the Edexcel GCSE History exam with this revision guide. Covering the...

The Beatles' arrival in New York in February 1964 marked the beginning of a cultural revolution that would change the music world forever. The fusion of American can-do and British attitude led to a...

Big Fiction: How Conglomeration Changed the Publishing Industry and American Literature The publishing industry has undergone significant changes since the 1960s, when large corporations began to...

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...

Covert Regime Change: America's Secret Cold WarLindsey A. O'Rourke explores the often-overlooked world of foreign-imposed regime change, revealing the complex motivations and strategies behind state...

Comrade J: The Untold Secrets of Russia's Master Spy in America After the End of the Cold WarBetween 1995 and 2000, a single individual played a pivotal role in the world of espionage, overseeing...

Ted Bundy's Murderous Mysteries is a comprehensive examination of the life and crimes of one of America's most notorious serial killers. Written by a leading authority on the subject, this book...

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...

Wolfgang Schivelbusch's groundbreaking work explores the surprising similarities between the New Deal in the United States, Mussolini's Italy, and Hitler's Germany in the 1930s. By examining the...

Allied fighter aircraft from 1939 to 1945 are featured in this highly-illustrated guide. The book covers all main models flown by Allied air forces, including early models and the most advanced...

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 Marvel Avengers Captain America 5 in 1 Colouring book is a fun activity for kids and adults alike. With five different scenes to colour, this book provides hours of creative entertainment...

The American Deep State: Big Money, Big Oil, and the Struggle for U.S. Democracy In this updated edition, prominent political analyst Peter Dale Scott examines the profound changes that have taken...

Introducing Captain America: My Mighty Marvel First Book, a bright and bold board book that's perfect for little superheroes. Featuring art from the classic comics, this book is a fun-filled read...

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...

This book features 500 Jigsaw Sudoku puzzles, ranging from easy to hard, with 100 Samurai-style puzzles that overlap into each other. Each puzzle has a unique solution and is presented in a large...

A Guide to Making Leather Belts with 12 Complete Projects by Nigel Armitage Create high-quality leather belts that fit perfectly and last for generations with this comprehensive guide. Nigel Armitage...

Thud! is a gripping Discworld novel that delves into the complexities of war, loyalty, and family. In a world where allegiances are tested and the lines between good and evil are blurred, Commander...

This comprehensive guide to Further Mathematics for CCEA GCSE Level provides detailed explanations and practice questions for students and teachers alike. The second edition has been thoroughly...

Sam Shepard's Motel Chronicles and Hawk Moon is a deeply personal account of his life, from birth in Illinois to growing up in America. This new edition features a foreword by Wim Wenders, adding...

This stunning volume showcases iconic photographs from National Geographic's vast archives. From the haunting green eyes of the famous Afghan girl to award-winning images by renowned photographers,...