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Bargain With A Devil: The Tragedy Behind Gone With The Wind This book tells the story of a tragic event that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, and its connection to Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone...

The Tragedy of Political Science Politics, Scholarship, and Democracy by David M. Ricci is a comprehensive review and critique of the development of political science as an academic discipline in...

Life Beyond the Scars: Finding Hope in Tragedy by Charity Freeland is a heart-wrenching and inspiring memoir about overcoming unimaginable challenges. At seventeen, Charity miraculously survived a...

London 1658. A time of revolution and upheaval in England, when science was emerging as a new force and philosophy became a powerful idea. This is the world in which Thomas Hobbes finds himself at...

Mal de altura: la gran tragedia del EverestJon Krakauer's account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster is a gripping and intense narrative that raises important questions about human risk-taking and...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust A Tragedy, Parts One and Two, Fully Revised is a philosophical and poetic drama that explores the complexities of human nature. This revised edition brings together...

Joseph Roth's life was marked by turmoil and self-mythologizing. This biography explores his journey from childhood in Brody to a restless life spent roaming Europe between the wars, including spells...

Winston Churchill's six-volume history of World War II remains one of the most comprehensive and compelling accounts of the conflict. This volume, Triumph and Tragedy, recounts the dramatic months as...

A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa by Howard W. French. This powerful account of recent African history offers a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the continent's...

Explore the beauty and depth of poetry with this collection of works by Joseph Freiherrn von Eichendorff. These poems are known for their romantic themes and vivid imagery, offering a testament to...

The Tragedy of King Christophe A Play by Aimé Césaire is a powerful exploration of transformation and oppression. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Haiti's early history, this play follows the...

The Violence of Empire: The Tragedy of the Congo-Océan Railroad By James Patrick Daughton In 1934, the construction of the Congo-Océan railroad was completed in Equatorial Africa, then a French...

Ta-Nehisi Coates' We Were Eight Years in Power is a powerful collection of essays that reflect on race, politics and the aftermath of Barack Obama's presidency. The book explores the tragic echoes of...

A Study Guide for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography,...

The story of Bar Qamtza has captivated Jewish communities for centuries. This tragic tale, which originated in rabbinic literature, tells of a private feud at a Jerusalem banquet that ultimately...

Euripides' Electra is a powerful and thought-provoking tragedy that explores the complexities of human emotion and experience. This translation brings to life the story of Electra, who seeks revenge...

Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in Our Time by Carroll Quigley is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the world's power structure. This book provides a detailed world history,...

The White Ladder: Triumph and Tragedy at the Dawn of Mountaineering The story of mountaineering's early pioneers is one of adventure, exploration, and human drive. From the Andes to the Himalayas, a...

Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy is a landmark of Elizabethan drama that has captivated audiences for centuries. First performed in 1592, it was a major box office success and its influence can still...

King Richard Nixon and Watergate: an American TragedyA gripping account of the pivotal days when the Watergate scandal consumed and ultimately toppled a president. Drawing on thousands of hours of...

A new adaptation of Sophocles' classic play Antigone brings Hollie McNish's unique voice to this story. As the daughter of Oedipus, Antigone faces an impossible choice when her brothers are slain and...

Dani Shapiro's life was turned upside down when her parents were involved in a devastating car accident. At just twenty-three years old, she received a phone call that would change everything -...

The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare is a deeply human exploration of power, loyalty and the complexities of the human heart. This updated critical edition features a new introduction by...

Digging Up Armageddon: The Search for the Lost City of Solomon by Eric H. Cline is a fascinating account of one of the most significant archaeological expeditions in history. In 1925, a team of...

Dr. Andrew Wakefield sets the record straight about the controversy surrounding his work on autism and vaccines. Contrary to what some may claim, he did not show callous disregard for vulnerable...

Tragedy in Mouse Utopia: An Ecological Commentary on Human UtopiaThis thought-provoking book explores the parallels between the collapse of a technologically designed mouse colony and the potential...

The Tragedy of Coriolanus is a gripping psychological study of the relationship between personality and politics, exploring the complexities of a Roman hero. This new edition of Shakespeare's play...

The airborne battle for the bridges across the Rhine at Arnhem is one of the Second World War's most famous actions. This book tells a unique story, focusing on the tragic stories of individual...

The Lost Plays of Greek Tragedy (Volume 1) Neglected Authors by Matthew Wright offers a unique perspective on ancient Greek drama. This two-volume critical introduction and guide explores the remains...

This abridged collection brings together some of Shakespeare's most iconic comedies and tragedies in a condensed format. The One-Hour Shakespeare series is designed to accommodate both small and...

Lene Gammelgaard's account of her 1996 Everest expedition is a gripping and deeply personal tale of survival against the odds. From weeks of determined training to the exhilaration of reaching the...

The Cambridge Companion to Shakespearean Tragedy provides an in-depth exploration of Shakespeare's ten tragedies. Thirteen essays by leading scholars examine the origins, development, and reception...

A large print edition of William Shakespeare's tragic play, presented in 16 point type for easy reading.This edition of Macbeth is a faithful reproduction of the original text, allowing readers to...

Why Humans Like to Cry Tragedy: Evolution and the BrainThis thought-provoking exploration delves into the human trait of emotional crying, examining its physiology, evolutionary implications, and...

Exploring the complex relationship between ancient Greek tragedy and modern African American theatre, this work examines how playwrights, directors, and others have used images, metaphors, and...

A Cultural History of Tragedy in Antiquity by Emily Wilson and Rebecca Bushnell explores the evolution of tragedy from its origins in ancient Greece to its diverse forms in Roman contexts. The...

The Story of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge: Tragedy at Second Narrows On June 17, 1958, Vancouver experienced one of its most devastating industrial accidents when a new bridge under construction...

The Last Witches of England A Tragedy of Sorcery and Superstition by John Callow. On a fateful morning in June 1682, a magpie's ominous visit set off a chain of events that would forever change the...

Armageddon Averted: The Soviet Collapse, 1970-2000 by Stephen Kotkin offers a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant historical events of the last fifty years. Combining...

Beyond Blame: Child Abuse Tragedies RevisitedThis book offers a new perspective on fatal child abuse cases, highlighting the importance of developing sophisticated analysis for assessment and...

Charles Segal's collection of essays offers a comprehensive exploration of Greek tragedy, spanning over twenty years of critical inquiry into its meaning and significance for modern readers.The...

Oedipus the King by Sophocles is a highly acclaimed tragedy that explores the complexities of human nature and the devastating consequences of unchecked desire.Translated with great care, this...

The Cultural Revolution's darkest secrets are revealed in this powerful and thought-provoking account. Between 500,000 to 2 million people lost their lives during this period, yet the true extent of...

This collection brings together six major plays from the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, showcasing the dramatic range of this pivotal era in English theatre.Scholarly editions of The Spanish...

Standing at Armageddon: A Grassroots History of the Progressive Era by Nell Irvin Painter. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, technological innovation transformed American society, leading to...

The Cambridge Companion to Greek Tragedy This comprehensive guide to ancient Greek tragedy presents the familiar corpus in the context of modern reading, criticism, and performance. Seven...

The story of Boeing's downfall is a tale of profit over people. Peter Robison's Flying Blind is a meticulously researched exposé of how the pursuit of cost-cutting and profit led to the devastating...

Eric D. Weitz's comprehensive history of Weimar Germany brings to life an era of unparalleled creativity in the 20th century.This expanded edition reveals how Germans rose from the turmoil and defeat...

Haile Selassie I was a complex figure, both brilliant and formidable. As a key proponent of African unity and independence, he claimed to be a descendant of King Solomon, and played a significant...

Armageddon Deception: The Eschatology of Islam & Zionism A Biblical Response explores how and why conflict in the Middle East persists, offering a sound and Biblical Gospel Eschatology message. This...

Aeschylus' Persians is the earliest extant Greek tragedy and sole surviving historical tragedy. Produced in 472 BC, it tells the story of the defeat of the Persian king Xerxes in his attempt to...

The Ghosts of Iraq's Marshes: A History of Conflict, Tragedy, and Restoration The Mesopotamian Marshes in southern Iraq were once home to thousands of years of human habitation, but this critical...

The Emancipation Proclamation: A Tragedy in American History Kirkpatrick Sale examines the Emancipation Proclamation, a pivotal moment in American history, and reveals its darker side. Through...

The Struggle for Water in Peru: Comedy and Tragedy in the Andean Commons by Paul B. Trawick explores the complex history of peasant society in the Peruvian Andes, focusing on the politics of...

Ride or Die: A Husband's Memoir is a raw and heartfelt tribute to one man's experience of loss and grief. Written by Jarie Bolander, this memoir chronicles his intimate conversations and thoughts as...

Bart D. Ehrman's Armageddon is a thought-provoking exploration of the Book of Revelation, a prophecy that has been subject to various interpretations over the centuries. Ehrman delves into the...

Europe's Tragedy: A New History of the Thirty Years War The Thirty Years War (1618-48) was a devastating conflict that ravaged Europe, killing an estimated quarter of the German population and...

Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One is a witty satire on artistic integrity and the British expat community in Hollywood. Set in the artificial paradise of Whispering Glades Memorial Park, the novel...

Felix Fields' life is a complicated web of emotions and desires. He's drawn to Jake Tully, his sponsor, in ways he can't quite explain - but one thing is certain: being with him would be a recipe for...

A Norwegian Tragedy: Anders Behring Breivik and the Massacre on Utøya In 2011, one of Europe's most devastating terrorist attacks took place in Norway. Anders Behring Breivik carried out a carefully...

Britain's aircraft industry has come a long way since 1909, when the country established its first aircraft factory after a deal with the Wright brothers. This history is marked by both triumph and...

Shackleton's Forgotten Men: The Untold Tragedy of the Endurance Epic The story of Shackleton's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica is one of human endurance and sacrifice. In 199 days, a team led by...

The Spanish Tragedy A Critical Reader by Thomas Rist is a seminal work in the study of Renaissance drama. First performed in 1592, it was a groundbreaking 'revenge tragedy' that had a profound...

The Tragedy of Madagascar: An Island Nation Confronts the 21st Century by Nathaniel Adams is a thought-provoking exploration of Madagascar's complex history and its ongoing struggles. With nine...

Driven: How the Bathurst Tragedy Ignited a Crusade for Change By Richard Foot In the early hours of January 12, 2008, tragedy struck when a school van collided with a tractor trailer, claiming the...

Helen Bouchami's life was turned upside down in 1979 when she returned to the UK after living in Algeria. Her struggles as a single mother juggling work and family responsibilities were compounded by...

Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to humanity, yet our collective inaction has left us vulnerable to catastrophic consequences. In "A Perfect Moral Storm", philosopher Stephen Gardiner...

Edward Albee's provocative play explores the complexities of human relationships and the fragility of identity. When Martin confides in his best friend about his unexpected love for a goat, he sets...

In the aftermath of a catastrophic event that reshaped the world, the remnants of humanity have formed fragile alliances. One such stronghold, Threerivers, remains isolated and reclusive, governed by...

Tragedy in the Shenandoah Valley: The Story of the Summers-Koontz Execution by Robert H. Moore. In the summer of 1865, Confederate Sergeant Isaac Newton Koontz penned a poignant letter to his fiancée...

The Armageddon of the Maternal Instinct by Judith Wilt explores how contemporary writers portray the complex issue of maternal choice. This thought-provoking study examines the ways in which authors,...

Kenneth Grahame's life was marked by tragedy and perseverance. Born in Scotland in 1859, he grew up with his grandmother after his mother's death, and later became a clerk at the Bank of England,...

Nietzsche's 'The Birth of Tragedy' A Reader's Guide provides a comprehensive exploration of Friedrich Nietzsche's influential work. Written by Douglas Burnham and Martin Jesinghausen, this guide...

Shakespeare's tragedies are often characterised by complex family dynamics. This book offers a new perspective on these relationships, exploring how they reflect and shape wider social and political...

A comprehensive guide to Greek tragedy, this Companion provides a fundamental grounding in the subject and introduces readers to the methodologies and critical dialogue that shape its study today...

Challenge and Continuity: A Study of Rabbinic Responses to Modernity, Science and Tragedy explores how Jewish tradition has responded to the challenges of modernity and science throughout history...

Bart D. Ehrman's Armageddon offers a thought-provoking exploration of the Book of Revelation, one of the most misunderstood and potentially misinterpreted books in the Bible. Ehrman delves into three...

The Long Silence: The Tragedy of Occupied France in World War I by Helen McPhail In the summer of 1914, northern France was invaded and occupied by German forces. Factories were stripped, household...

Tears in the Wind: Triumph and Tragedy on America's Highest Peak is an extraordinary true account of one man's journey to conquer Denali, the highest peak in North America. A lifelong passion for...

Shackleton's Forgotten Men: The Untold Tragedy of the Endurance Epic by Lennard Bickel. In 1915, Ernest Shackleton embarked on an ill-fated expedition to cross Antarctica. His crew was split into two...

Nicolai Gedda's autobiography offers an intimate look at the life and art of one of the most versatile tenors of the 20th century. Born in Sweden, Gedda was deeply influenced by his Russian-born...

Euripides' Trojan Women explores the aftermath of the Trojan war through the stories of its women. The play depicts the devastating consequences of defeat, from the tragic fate of Cassandra to the...

Test Gods: Tragedy and Triumph in the New Space RaceA riveting portrait of the adventurers leading the way to the stars, this book tells the story of Richard Branson's quest to offer paying customers...

A gripping novel of four young men from different backgrounds, set against the backdrop of World War II. Their lives are forever changed by the war, as they navigate friendship, loyalty and duty. As...

Salvaging the Pelican is a vivid and colourful portrait of Africa at its most beautiful, and at its most dangerous. Ewen McGowan recounts his extraordinary story of efforts to rescue a 19-ton boat on...

Failed Crusade: America and the Tragedy of Post-Communist Russia by Stephen F. Cohen is a deeply informed analysis of the US-Russia relationship in the post-Yeltsin era. Cohen argues that what is...

Euripides' Medea is one of the most influential Greek tragedies. This book explores its development and Euripides' unique version from various angles.It examines the play's relationship to...

Soviet Tragedy: A History of Socialism in Russia by Martin Malia is a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the Soviet Union's history. This book offers a thorough scholarly examination of...

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru: Britain's Forgotten Wartime Tragedy In 1942, the Lisbon Maru, a British transport ship, was mistakenly sunk by American forces, resulting in the loss of over 1,000...

Friedrich Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy Out of the Spirit of Music is a foundational philosophical text that challenged prevailing conceptions of Greek culture. First published in 1872, this work...

The Lost Queen: The Life and Tragedy of the Prince Regent's Daughter by Anne Stott Princess Charlotte of Wales was born into a life of royal turmoil, her parents' troubled marriage already in...

Lucy Nolan's life has been one of total love and security. As the only daughter of local grocers Sally and Mike Nolan, she's grown up surrounded by family and comfort. But when Jack Hanson proposes...

The Ferryman's Daughter is a heart-wrenching saga that explores the struggles of one family during a time of great turmoil. After her mother's sudden death, Hester takes on the responsibility of...

Preparing for prosperity and armageddon alike, this timely guide offers a timeless approach to investing wisely over an investment lifetime. In today's market maelstrom, it's essential to understand...

The Waco Siege: A Complex and Troubling Chapter in American History In April 1993, a 51-day standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidian compound in Texas ended in tragedy. At its center...

The Great Inception: Satan's Psyops from Eden to Armageddon by Derek P. Gilbert. A psychological operation is one that changes what you believe by feeding you inaccurate, incomplete or false...

In 1911, New York City's crowded tenements were home to two young girls from different worlds. Cecilia and Rose, a Catholic and a Jew respectively, found hope in each other as they struggled to make...

This collection of selections from Euripides' and Sophocles' Electra provides an intermediate to advanced introduction to reading Greek tragedy. It offers students a structured approach to exploring...

The Balkans After the Cold War: From Tyranny to Tragedy In 1991, the break-up of Yugoslavia sent shockwaves across South East Europe, plunging the region into decades-long instability. Tom...

The story of the White Nile's source is one of human endeavour and tragic consequence. Between 1856 and 1876, seven British explorers embarked on a perilous quest to discover the river's origins...