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Terry Pratchett's Making Money is a humorous fantasy novel that satirizes our own financial systems. In this second book of the Industrial Revolution series, Moist von Lipwig takes on a new role at...

Sweden, 1942, sets the stage for a complex web of loyalty and deception. Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Prince Philipp von Hesse, a close friend of Adolf Hitler, are cousins bound by family ties...

The Red Prince: The Fall of a Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Europe by Timothy Snyder is a masterful biography that charts the life of an extraordinary individual, whose loyalty to his Ukrainian...

Faust Part 1 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe In this first part of Goethe's great work, a brilliant scholar makes a pact with the devil, trading his mortal life for a moment of unparalleled glory. The...

Exploring the intersection of art and everyday life, this book delves into the work of artist Bruce Nauman. In the late 1960s, Nauman examined the role of the artist, their studio practice, and the...

Building the H Bomb: A Personal History is a fascinating scientific memoir that recounts Kenneth Ford's experiences designing and building the first hydrogen bomb. Ford's unique perspective offers a...

Carl von Clausewitz's On War is a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. Written by a Prussian soldier who witnessed the devastating power of the French Revolutionary armies, it is both...

Parzival, composed in the early thirteenth century, is a re-creation and completion of the story left unfinished by its initiator Chrétien de Troyes. Set against the backdrop of King Arthur's court,...

Conversations with Goethe in the Last Years of His Life by Johann Peter Eckermann offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of literature's greatest figures. This collection of conversations,...

Agent Weasel and the Fiendish Fox Gang is a humorous adventure about woodland super-spy Agent Weasel. Strange things are happening in the United Woodlands, with Rabbit warrens peppered with itching...

The Life and the Doctrines of Paracelsus by Franz Hartmann is a comprehensive biography of the Swiss German philosopher, physician, and occultist Paracelsus. The book provides a detailed survey of...

Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick deWitt In the quiet hamlet of Bury, a young and aimless Lucy Minor struggles to find his place. With a penchant for lying and a fragile constitution, Lucy is an...

The air aces of Imperial Germany's Luftstreitkräfte are a fascinating subject for aviation historians and enthusiasts. This book brings together a vast collection of photographs of over 300 German...

Billy Williams' life is about to change forever. In 1911, he begins working down the mines as George V is crowned king, unaware that his family's fate is inextricably linked with that of the...

The Battle of Verdun by Alan Axelrod In December 1915, a plan was devised to demoralize Britain and knock France out of the war. The German army chief of staff, Erich von Falkenhayn, believed that by...

Goethe: Life as a Work of Art is a masterful biography that presents the life and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as an essential touchstone for the modern age. Rüdiger Safranski's in-depth...

Unlocking the Dream Vision: The Secret History of Creation by R. J. Von-Bruening offers a profound exploration of the esoteric symbolism hidden within the ancient Book of Enoch. This unique journey...

At midnight on August 15, 1947, the British Empire's 400 million people were finally free. The loss of India marked a turning point in history, as Britain's status as a superpower came to an end...

The full story of Marvel's iconic villain, Doctor Doom, is revealed in this comprehensive collection. Written by the mastermind behind the character, Ed Brubaker, this book offers a unique...

Dreadnought Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War is a gripping narrative that explores the personal and political rivalries of the decades leading up to the First World War. Pulitzer...

In the small fishing village of Portugal, a select group of surfers push the limits of their sport by seeking to ride the biggest wave in history - a 100-foot wave known as the Everest of the ocean...

The Saturn V Flight Manual is a comprehensive reference guide to one of the most iconic and successful rockets in history. Designed by Wernher von Braun and Arthur Rudolph at NASA's Marshall Space...

Strategy: A History by Lawrence Freedman This comprehensive history of strategic thinking spans from the advanced strategies employed by primate groups to the great military innovations of Baron...

Ferdynand Ossendowski's memoir of his extraordinary journey is a gripping account of adventure, politics, and mysticism. In 1911, Ossendowski found himself in the midst of a tumultuous period in...

The Women Who Flew for Hitler: A Double Biography of Nazi Germany's Most Decorated Test Pilots In 1930s Germany, two women defied convention to make their mark in the male-dominated field of flight...

The Lord of the Ring: A Journey in Search of Count Zinzendorf In 1999, a small town on the south coast of England became the birthplace of the international movement 24-7 Prayer. The inspiration for...

The Wartime Diaries of Count Galeazzo Ciano 1939-1943 by Galeazzo Ciano This diary provides a unique and personal account of Italy's involvement in World War II, offering insight into the inner...

The Thule Society and the Birth of Nazism The origins of Nazi ideology have long been shrouded in mystery, with many historians focusing on the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. However, a...

The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution Walter Isaacson's book tells the story of the people who created the computer and the Internet, from Ada...

The Austro-Prussian War and Franco-Prussian War: The History of the Wars that Led to Prussia's Unification of Germany The Congress of Vienna in 1815 marked the beginning of a delicate balance of...

The London Vampire by Lynn Shepherd Detective Charles Maddox is drawn into a dark world when he's requested to investigate the mysterious Baron Von Reisenberg. Initially, he views the case as an...

Bill Tompkins' life was marked by a series of extraordinary events that took him to the heart of the US government's most secretive projects. As a teenager, his personal ship models were confiscated...

Bloody April 1917: The Birth of Modern Air Power by James S. Corum is a meticulously researched history of the World War I air campaign that marked a turning point in the use of airpower. Drawing on...

Bob Johansson didn't believe in an afterlife, so waking up after being killed in a car accident was a shock. He soon discovered he was a sentient computer, controlling a Von Neumann probe that had...

The Baron Trump Collection: Travels and Adventures of Little Baron Trump and His Wonderful Dog Bulger, Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey, The Last President (or 1900) This collection of...

A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh and the Problems of Peace, 1812-22 by Henry Kissinger In the aftermath of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, European diplomats gathered in...

Danielle Steel's The Butler is a heart-wrenching tale of family, loyalty and the power of destiny. Born into a wealthy Argentine banking family, Joachim von Hartmann's life is forever changed when...