6873 results for 'Poets, The Academy of American'

The Satanic Temple: A New Force in American Religious History In 2013, a group called The Satanic Temple applied to erect a statue of Baphomet alongside the Ten Commandments at the Oklahoma state...

Hong Kong's transformation from a struggling outpost to a global financial capital is revealed in this new narrative. Between 1949 and 1997, the city became a critical engine in postwar global...

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 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...

The Age of Fracture marks a significant turning point in American history, as the ideas that shaped the country's social and economic landscape began to fragment in the late twentieth century. Daniel...

Stolen Time: Black Fad Performance and the Calypso Craze By Shane Vogel In 1956, Harry Belafonte's Calypso became the first LP to sell more than a million copies, catapulting calypso music to the top...

The Swamp Fox Francis Marion's Campaign in the Carolinas 1780 by David R. Higgins is a detailed account of the guerrilla war waged by American patriots under Francis Marion against British forces in...

Steven Zaloga's Smashing Hitler's Panzers is a gripping account of one of World War II's most pivotal battles. In December 1944, American infantry units faced off against the elite Hitler Youth...

A groundbreaking collection of classic American science fiction by women from the 1920s to the 1960s, featuring twenty-five tales from over two dozen brilliant writers.From Pulp Era pioneers to New...

Bolívar: American Liberator is a sweeping narrative of the life of Simón Bolívar, a man who ignited a revolution, liberated six countries from Spanish rule, and is revered as the great hero of South...

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water tells the powerful story of how slavery shaped American identity. A young student discovers that her family's history stretches back to 1619, when their ancestors...

Tarzan and the Forest of Stone is a gripping standalone novella by critically acclaimed author Jeffrey J. Mariotte. After a visit with a dear friend in Southern California, Tarzan's train is waylaid...

The Battle of the Bulge in Luxembourg: The Southern Flank, December 1944 - January 1945. The Americans This book provides a detailed account of the American involvement in the Battle of the Bulge,...

This powerful collection explores 21st century black American womanhood and its complexities through a framework of performance, pop culture, and personal narrative. Morgan Parker's poems examine...

A powerful and poignant novel that explores the lives of twelve individuals from Native communities, all connected by their presence at the Big Oakland Powwow. Jacquie Red Feather, Dene Oxendene,...

Sweat by Lynn Nottage is a powerful drama that explores the struggles of working-class Americans. Based on extensive interviews with residents of Reading, Pennsylvania, the play sheds light on the...

The Conservative Mind From Burke to Eliot by Russell Kirk is a seminal work that has had a profound impact on twentieth-century American Conservatism. This thought-provoking book brings together a...

The Poppy War: A Collector's Edition R. F. Kuang's debut novel, The Poppy War, is a stunning work of fantasy that explores the depths of power and identity. Set in a richly imagined world, this epic...

Charles Portis: Collected Works Discover the complete fiction and collected nonfiction of Charles Portis, the masterful storyteller behind the beloved novel True Grit. This definitive collection...

The Solution: A Blueprint for Unity, Justice, and Repair in the African-American Community This handbook offers a practical approach to addressing the complex issues faced by the African-American...

Desertion in the Time of Vietnam: A MemoirAt twenty-three, Jack Todd was living his dream - happy, employed as a reporter for the Miami Herald, and in love with his Cuban American girlfriend. But as...

A harrowing account of the Bundren family's journey to bury their wife and mother, As I Lay Dying is a landmark novel in American fiction. Narrated by each family member, including the wife herself,...

Published in 1899, The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study is a landmark in empirical sociological research that documents the living circumstances of urban Black Americans. This groundbreaking work...

This charming collection of early stories and reminiscences by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a worthwhile read for anyone who loves her Little House books. Alongside essays and writings from her daughter,...

A Taste of Cowboy: Recipes and Tales from the TrailJoin Kent Rollins on a culinary journey through the American West, where comfort food meets storytelling. With recipes that use pantry staples, Kent...

Shanghai, 2007, was a city of endless possibility for Alva, a young girl with a restless spirit. Her American mother had always promised her a better life, but when her engagement to a wealthy...

George Catlin: Artist and Showman The first biography in over sixty years of America's most famous Native American artist. George Catlin was a painter who captured the likenesses of individual...

The Royal Navy and the Struggle for America 1775-1783 by Quintin Barry By the end of 1780, the war for American independence seemed to be reaching a stalemate. Despite five years of conflict,...

The Cardinal of the Kremlin is a gripping thriller from Tom Clancy, where a silent war between the USA and Russia threatens the world's fate. Jack Ryan, a key American agent, finds himself behind...

The Harder They Come is a powerful and gripping novel by T.C. Boyle that explores the roots of violence and anti-authoritarianism in the American character. Set in contemporary Northern California,...

Leo Marx's seminal work explores the complex relationship between technology and culture in 19th- and 20th-century America. This edition marks the 35th anniversary of "The Machine in the Garden", a...

Civil Rights in America, 1865-1980 explores the long struggle for black equality and full citizenship in the United States from the period of reconstruction after the Civil War to the Civil Rights...

The New Guys: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel by Meredith Bagby. In 1978, NASA's astronaut class marked a significant shift in the space...

This collection of 80 dramatic firsthand writings brings to life the struggle for racial justice in America from the end of Reconstruction in 1876 to the "Red Summer" of 1919. It is a vital resource...

Theogony and Works and Days (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) This Royal Classics edition of Hesiod's works presents a unique opportunity to explore the...

The Collected Prose of T. S. Eliot presents a comprehensive collection of Eliot's approved texts, showcasing his development as a poet and critic over four volumes. Spanning from his formative...

The Golden Bowl by Henry James A searing study of marriage and infidelity, The Golden Bowl is a highly charged exploration of adultery, jealousy, and possession. Set in England, this novel delves...

The Fall of Roe by Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer is a thought-provoking exploration of the strategic battle over abortion in America. Two New York Times journalists examine how the religious right...

The Sonata in E Minor by Rae Linda Brown is a significant work in the piano repertoire. First Prize winner in the 1932 Rodman Wanamaker music contest, it showcases Brown's talent as one of the first...

Hunter S. Thompson's Hell's Angels is a vivid and unflinching account of the infamous motorcycle gang that captured America's attention in 1964.In September of that year, a cavalcade of motorbikes...

A gripping thriller set in the American West, Out of Range is the latest novel from C.J. Box, author of acclaimed series such as Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell. When a close friend and fellow game...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, this story of love, betrayal, and the American Dream explores the complexities of the human heart...

Health and Safety is a memoir about the author's immersion into New York City's dance music underground in the summer of 2016. As a journalist covering gun violence, climate catastrophes, and...

A stunning collectors edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel brings to life the Roaring Twenties in New York City. Set against the backdrop of the 1920s Jazz Age, this beautifully designed hardcover...

Denis Johnson's Train Dreams is a poignant novella that captures the essence of a bygone era in the American West. Set against the backdrop of the early twentieth century, this extraordinary work of...

A profoundly disturbing novel that ruthlessly dissects American life in the late 1960s, Play it as it Lays is a haunting portrayal of a generation's disillusionment. Maria Wyeth's life, a...

The True Story of Pocahontas: A New Perspective For the first time in 400 years, the story of Pocahontas is being shared by her own people. This book brings to light the sacred oral history of the...

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 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...

The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little Big Horn Nathaniel Philbrick's meticulously researched account of the Battle of the Little Big Horn is a gripping narrative that...

Daily Offerings for Harmony and Balance Jamie Sams shares heartfelt meditations, poems, and stories in this collection of 364 daily offerings. Organised according to the cycles of the moon, these...

Thrust by Lidia Yuknavitch is an epic novel that weaves together three interconnected storylines to explore the lives of those who built and struggled with a colossal statue. The dream conceived by...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel that explores the American Dream and its elusiveness through the story of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of love and wealth in 1920s America. Set against the...

Wieland is a masterpiece of horror and Gothic fiction by Charles Brockden Brown, considered the first American Gothic novel. This 1798 novel tells the story of the Wieland family, whose father...

The Arikara Narrative: A Unique Perspective on the Battle of the Little Bighorn The Battle of the Little Bighorn, one of the most pivotal events in American history, has been extensively studied and...

The Minutes by Tracy Letts A scathing comedy about small-town politics and real-world power, this play exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely-held American narratives. It asks each of...

Offensive Football Systems Expanded Edition: Now with 78 Play Diagrams This comprehensive guide to American football offenses provides an in-depth look at 26 popular strategies and schemes. From the...

Dune Messiah is a science fiction epic that has captivated readers for over half a century. This sequel to Frank Herbert's influential work presents an awe-inspiring world of epic scope, where the...

The Rockefeller File by Gary Allen The Rockefeller family's influence on American finance is a story of ruthless ambition and strategic power. This book reveals the true story of one of the...

Stuart Eizenstat's comprehensive history of the Carter Administration offers a unique insight into the inner workings of the White House during a pivotal period in American history.Drawing on over...

Published in 1929, Nella Larsen's Passing is a powerful novella that explores the complexities of identity, race, class and gender. The elegant Clare Kendry navigates the high-society circles of New...

David Halberstam's masterful account of America's involvement in Vietnam is a deeply moving and thought-provoking exploration of policy-making and its consequences. Through portraits of key figures...

John Adams: A Life of Visionary Politics and Personal CourageThis epic biography tells the story of John Adams, the second president of the United States and one of America's founding fathers. With...

The American cowboy and the West he inhabited are subjects of enduring fascination. Cattle Kingdom offers a fresh perspective on this era, revealing how the open-range cattle era shaped America's...

Native American wisdom offers a unique approach to parenting, one that focuses on helping children discover their individual strengths and unfold their full potential. This insightful guide shares...

The Shadow Factory: The NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America by James Bamford. Since the 1980s, James Bamford has been a leading expert on the National Security Agency. In this book, he...

Dr. John Henry Holliday arrives in Texas seeking a healthier climate to recover from his ailments. Instead, he finds himself drawn into the high-stakes world of professional gambling with his partner...

Discover the often-overlooked role Spain played in the American Revolution. This book tells the true story of Bernardo de Gálvez and the significant contribution he made to the fight for independence...

The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois is a landmark collection of essays that examines race and racism in America during the early 20th century. Written from the author's own experiences as an...

Riding Toward Everywhere is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, as seen through the eyes of a curious and adventurous observer. William T. Vollmann embarks on a journey along the...

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is a novel that explores the complexities of desire and obsession. Originally published in 1955, this Penguin Modern Classics edition features an afterword by Craig Raine...

A novel about family and healing in the American South. Charley Bordelon, an African American woman and single mother, inherits eight hundred acres of sugarcane land and moves from Los Angeles to...

Fall and Rise: The Story Of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff is a deeply personal and meticulously researched account of one of the most pivotal moments in modern American history. Masterfully weaving...

Brokeback Mountain and Other Stories by Annie Proulx celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025. This collection of short stories explores the harsh landscape of Wyoming, where cowboys live as they have...

A murder mystery locked inside a Great American Novel. Charming, smart, heart-blistering and heart-healing, James McBride's novel is a vibrant, love-affirming tale that bounds over any difference...

Edward Hopper: A Fresh Look at Landscape brings together iconic paintings, watercolors, and drawings that showcase the artist's unique vision of modern America. From gas stations to hotel rooms,...

A sweeping exploration of Black art, music, and culture in all their glory and complexity, A Little Devil in America weaves together essays that reveal the resilience, heartbreak, and joy within...

Pimp The Story of My Life is a groundbreaking and unflinching account of life on the streets of America's urban landscape during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Iceberg Slim's autobiographical novel offers...

A powerful and unflinching novel that explores the complexities of human desire and the darker aspects of American society. When Another Country was first published in 1962, it caused a significant...

Berlin, July 1939. John Russell returns to the city as a correspondent for an American newspaper, his complex past making him a prized asset for the warring espionage services of Europe. With his...

Sing, Unburied, Sing is a powerful exploration of family, legacy and the American story. Set against the brutal backdrop of rural Mississippi, this novel delves into the complexities of motherhood,...

Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell is a sweeping tale of human passion and courage set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction. This epic novel vividly depicts the...

The Last Stand: George Bird Grinnell, the Battle to Save the Buffalo, and the Birth of the New West In the late 19th century, the American buffalo was on the brink of extinction. Once numbering 30...

By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs The story of the US Navy's elite commando force is one of the most remarkable in American military history. From their humble beginnings as...

The Wall of Death Carnival Motordromes by David Gaylin In 1911, a miniature, radically banked racetrack was introduced at Coney Island's Luna Park, featuring daredevil drivers racing on a steep,...

A Nefarious Plot by Steve Deace A sinister plot is unfolding, threatening the very foundations of American society. The author reveals a shocking truth about the puppet master behind the scenes,...

A pivotal battle of the Normandy invasion, the Siege at Mortain, is recounted in this book. In August 1944, a small group of American soldiers defended a hill against a massive German counterattack,...

Set in the 1950s, Revolutionary Road is a poignant portrayal of American life, exploring the complexities of marriage, family and materialism. Through the eyes of a bright and talented couple, the...

The Missionaries by Norman Lewis is a deeply personal and powerful exploration of the devastating impact of North American fundamentalist missionaries on indigenous tribes in the Americas. Through a...

The Hummingbird Bakery brings its expertise in American home-baking to this new collection of recipes. With 100 brand new dishes, there's something for every baking occasion.From classic treats like...

The Book of the Dead by Muriel Rukeyser is a powerful and poignant account of one of America's darkest industrial tragedies. In response to the devastating Hawk's Nest Tunnel disaster of 1931,...

Ted Chiang's masterful debut collection, Stories of Your Life and Others, brings together eight remarkably varied stories that blend human emotion and scientific rationalism. The title novella,...

Two former Texas Rangers set out on a dusty trek from their ramshackle stock operation near the Mexican border to explore the newly opened territory. With a lot of work and not much success, they're...

Flashman and the Redskins is a humorous and entertaining tale of adventure and scandal, set against the backdrop of the American West during the Gold Rush of 1849 and the Battle of Bighorn in 1876...

Britain's economic relationship with the US is a complex and often contentious issue. Vassal State reveals the extent to which US corporations have come to dominate Britain's economy, shaping policy...

The Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes, 1850-1890 by Gregory Michno is a comprehensive study of the conflicts between Native American tribes and the US Army during the late...

Discover the pivotal conflict that shaped colonial American history. This illustrated exploration delves into the infamous massacre of 1622 and its aftermath.The establishment of Jamestown in 1607...

NASCAR 75 Years celebrates the iconic American sport with stunning photography and narratives from veteran NASCAR reporters and historians. This beautifully designed book takes you through the...

Absalom, Absalom! is an epic tale of family drama and the legacy of slavery set in the American South. In the early 1830s, Thomas Sutpen arrives in Mississippi to build his mansion from scratch,...

The Arrogance of Power by J. William Fulbright In this seminal work, J. William Fulbright delivers a powerful critique of American foreign policy, particularly in relation to the justification for...