516 results for 'O'Connell, Roosevelt'

Luki's world is changing in 1904. Her mountain village is being shaped by American rule, and she faces restrictions that challenge her traditional ways. When an invitation arrives from President...

The Hoover Dam: A 20th Century Marvel In the early 1930s, thousands of workers began constructing the Hoover Dam in the Black Canyon, carved by the Colorado River. This ambitious project aimed to...

Rendezvous at the Russian Tea Rooms is a gripping account of one of World War II's most intriguing spy stories. At its centre is Tyler Kent, a charismatic and ambitious young man who leads a double...

The Fifth Mountain: A Novel by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Paulo Coelho In this thought-provoking novel, Elijah's journey is marked by moments of obedience and self-discovery. As he navigates his path,...

Chiang Kai-shek's life was marked by contradictions - as a Christian and Confucian, he dreamed of universal equality, yet became a ruthless dictator responsible for millions of deaths. This biography...

Roosevelt Montás recounts how his encounter with the Western classics transformed his life and career. A liberal education, once considered extinct in American universities, had a profound impact on...

The Secret World Government: Cosmic Guidance for the Leader by Helena Roerich This book reveals a long-held secret about the role of the Divine Government in shaping world events. It explores how...

When Hitler's armies occupied Italy in 1943, they also seized control of mankind's greatest cultural treasures. As they had done throughout Europe, the Nazis could now plunder the masterpieces of the...

Cândido Rondon was a trailblazing explorer, scientist, statesman, and conservationist who left an indelible mark on the online marketplaces region. His remarkable career spanned over four decades,...

Spies on Bikes: Espionage and Intrigue in Sleepy Northumberland by Dennis Forster. As war threatens to disrupt the peaceful life at The Hall, a grand estate in Northumberland, a complex web of...

The New Deal and the Great Depression by Aaron D. Purcell explores one of America's most pivotal decades through the lens of historical interpretation. More than 75 years after Franklin D...

Detective Isaac Bell battles foreign spies and German U-boats in the latest adventure from Clive Cussler's bestselling series. In the summer of 1914, a mysterious break-in at a Winchester Factory...

The Presidents and the Pastime: A History of Baseball and the White House By Curt Smith, published by University of Nebraska Press in 2018. This engaging history explores the fascinating relationship...

Reassessing Pearl Harbor Scapegoats, a False Hero and the Myth of Surprise Attack by James Johns. The attack on Pearl Harbor remains one of the most pivotal moments in American history. However, the...

Mark Twain's final and uncensored masterpiece is presented in three volumes. This third and final volume crowns and completes his life's work, offering a unique glimpse into the author's inner and...

Reality, Truth and Evil Facts: Perspectives on September 11, 2001 by Thomas Meyer The events of 9/11 serve as a backdrop for this thought-provoking exploration of reality, truth, and evil. Thomas...

A Sensuous and Captivating Novel of Forbidden Love. In 1932, Lorena Hickok, a determined woman reporter from South Dakota, meets Eleanor Roosevelt, the idealistic First Lady. Their connection deepens...

The dollar's rise to global dominance is a story of remarkable ascent. From its humble beginnings as a fiat currency during the Civil War, the US greenback has become the world's principal currency,...

The Democratic Party's promise to stand up for the little guy has been eroded over time. In "Spoiled Rotten: How the Politics of Patronage Corrupted the Once Noble Democratic Party and Now Threatens...

Curt Gentry's masterful portrait of America's top policeman is a unique and gripping political biography. Based on over 300 interviews and more than 100,000 pages of previously classified documents,...

Twelve-year-old Teddy Roosevelt Fitzroy has stumbled upon a murder mystery at the brand-new FunJungle. Hippopotamus Henry has died under suspicious circumstances, and despite initial claims of...

Behind the scenes of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue lies a unique perspective on America's first families. J.B. West, chief usher for nearly three decades, offers an insider's account of life in the White...

William Howard Taft: A Life of Inner Conflict This biography explores the complexities of William Howard Taft's life, revealing the inner conflicts that shaped his decisions and ultimately defined...

The Hoover Dam: A Turbulent Saga of Building and Power. In 1931, a massive construction project was underway in the American Southwest, driven by the ambitions of its leader, Frank Crowe. This epic...

Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Virginia's state parks. Established in 1936, this pioneering system has grown to become one of the most diverse and award-winning park systems in the...

The Heart of Power: Health and Politics in the Oval Office This book explores how modern presidents have shaped our destinies through their own experiences with mortality. Drawing on newly released...

The American South underwent significant transformation between 1938 and 1980, driven by federal policy and economic development. Bruce J. Schulman explores this period in his book From Cotton Belt...

William Howard Taft and the Philippines A Blueprint for Empire by Adam D. Burns is a detailed biography that explores the US president's vision for the Philippines between 1900 and 1921. Grounded in...

A fascinating glimpse into the lives of four generations of women from one of America's most esteemed families is offered in Women of Privilege. Susan Gillotti draws upon private diaries, letters and...

The Black Chamber is a gripping alternate history novel by S. M. Stirling. In 1916, as World War I rages across Europe and beyond, President Teddy Roosevelt turns to his secret spy network, the Black...

Varian Fry was an unlikely hero. In 1940, he embarked on a secret mission to Marseille with just $3,000 and a list of names from prominent artists, writers, and scientists fleeing Nazi Germany. With...

The Bishop and the Butterfly Murder: Politics and the End of the Jazz Age By Michael Wolraich In 1931, the murder of 'Broadway Butterfly' Vivian Gordon exposed a web of corruption that reached the...

The Great Depression in America was a period of profound economic turmoil that had far-reaching consequences for the nation. Following the end of World War I, the US experienced a golden age of...

The Devils Will Get No Rest: FDR, Churchill, and the Plan That Won the War In January 1943, a secret ten-day parlay in Morocco brought together two of history's most iconic leaders, Franklin...

The American Default: A Forgotten Chapter in America's History Sebastian Edwards presents a compelling account of the economic and legal drama that unfolded in 1933, when President Franklin D...

A comprehensive and engaging exploration of America's relationship with its trees, spanning four centuries. Eric Rutkow's "American Canopy" delves into the pivotal role that trees played in shaping...

A Sunlit Weapon: The Thrilling Wartime Mystery by Jacqueline Winspear is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of World War II. In October 1942, ferry pilot Jo Hardy narrowly escapes an attack...

The global conflict of World War II was as much a clash of cultures as it was a clash of arms. Different world visions collided fiercely on battlefields across Europe, Asia, and Africa, driven by the...

The First Ladies: A Generous Look at Women in the World's Second Toughest Job Margaret Truman explores the fascinating position of First Lady throughout history and up to the present day, revealing...

Stephen Skowronek's Presidential Leadership in Political Time Reprise and Reappraisal is a comprehensive analysis of the American presidency. This third edition offers a revised and expanded...

Harry Hopkins: The Man Behind the Alliance Harry Hopkins, an Iowa social worker, became a trusted advisor to President Franklin Roosevelt, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Allied coalition...

John Muir's life was a testament to his unwavering passion for nature. In Donald Worster's comprehensive biography, A Passion for Nature, Muir's extraordinary ability to inspire others to appreciate...

America's most iconic monument was born from a bold vision in the 1920s. Plans were made to carve the faces of four influential leaders into the Black Hills, and by 1939, George Washington, Thomas...

The brown pelican: a bird with a complex and often fraught relationship with humanity. This compelling story explores the history of human interaction with the brown pelican, from its near-extinction...

The Second World War was marked by numerous mistakes and errors of judgment that had significant consequences. A blunder is defined as a mistake caused by carelessness or ignorance, implying...

Ronald Reagan was not an enemy of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal, but rather its true heir and savior. This provocative argument challenges conventional wisdom about the two most...

Winston Churchill's understanding of politics and statesmanship was deeply rooted in his concept of friendship. This book explores how Churchill viewed friendship as a central component of his...

The Next Republic: A Vision for Substantive Change in America. D.D. Guttenplan's The Next Republic is an account of the recent fall and incipient rise of democracy in America, profiling nine...

Fair Game A Holmes and Watson Adventure by Douglas Stuart is set in 1904 at the Saint Louis World's Fair. President Theodore Roosevelt has invited two guests, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, to attend...

Thomas Jefferson's legacy has been shaped by his complex and often contradictory views. On one hand, he is revered by liberals for his commitment to human rights and individual liberty. On the other,...

Dark fantasy meets hard-boiled detective work in Spellbound, the second book in Larry Correia's gripping Grimnoir Chronicles series.A magical assassin attempts to kill President Franklin Roosevelt,...

The Fat Ass Guide to Hiking Yellowstone National Park offers a stress-free introduction to America's best-loved national park. This guidebook realistically grades hikes for the average person,...

Ted Morgan's landmark work examines the McCarthyite strain in American politics, tracing its roots from the post-Bolshevik Revolution era to the present. The author argues that Senator Joseph...

Prohibition: A Concise History by W. J. Rorabaugh provides a brief and elegant overview of this pivotal era in American history. From its roots in rural Protestant pressure to its eventual repeal,...

The Court at War: FDR, His Justices, and the World They Made by Cliff Sloan. In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt had shaped his Supreme Court to reflect his vision for America's future. This pivotal period...

Rudolf Vrba, a brilliant yet troubled man, understood that the difference between truth and lies can be the difference between life and death. In April 1944, he became one of the first Jews to escape...

The "Battle of Bud Dajo" remains one of the most infamous atrocities committed by American forces in the Philippines. In March 1906, over 1,000 Moro men, women, and children were killed on top of an...

The Allied Convoys to Northern Russia, 1941-1945: Politics, Strategy and Tactics This carefully researched work explores the strategic factors that dominated the Arctic convoy program during World...

The Snatch Racket: A Crime Epidemic That Terrorized 1930s America In the early years of the Great Depression, a wave of kidnapping swept across the United States, leaving families shaken and law...

Winston Churchill followed his own star, driven by a desire for greatness and historical immortality. His actions as a soldier and politician were tempered by his writings as a journalist and...

From Deng Xiaoping to Franklin D Roosevelt and from Lenin to Bismarck, the lives and legacies of 16 world leaders who transformed their countries' economic fortunes are explored in this magisterial...

The Bombing of Pearl Harbor: A 60th Anniversary Account On December 7, 1941, President Roosevelt described the day as "a date which will live in infamy." This account of the surprise attack on Pearl...

Elise Brandeis has never won a Pulitzer - at least not while delivering sandwiches at her job. Her only shot at seeing her byline in print is to prove herself to her no-nonsense managing editor. When...

White Slaves, African Masters: An Anthology of American Barbary Captivity Narratives brings together a selection of sensational tales from nineteenth-century America, in which whites were captured...

Mary "Mother" Jones and her Army of Mill Children by Jonah Winter is a powerful picture book about an Irish immigrant who fought tirelessly to protect children's childhoods and futures. In 1903, she...

The Open Door Era: A Study of US Foreign Policy in the Twentieth Century This book examines the Open Door, a pivotal concept in US foreign policy that emerged in the late 19th century. Despite its...

Beautifully Said: A Collection of Quotes from Remarkable Women and Girls. This inspiring collection features 21 themed chapters of quotes from strong, successful women who embody qualities such as...

Stoker's Wilde West is a paranormal alternative history novel that brings together two iconic figures from literature in a thrilling adventure. When their monster-hunting days are thought to be...

In the Arena: A History of American Presidential Hopefuls A comprehensive look at 34 American leaders who captured their party's nomination for the presidency but never reached the Oval Office. This...

The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism by Thomas Frank. In this thought-provoking account, Thomas Frank challenges our understanding of populism, a movement often misunderstood and...

The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War by A. J. Baime. In 1940, President Roosevelt turned to the American auto industry to help arm the country for war...

The Dictator Next Door: The Good Neighbor Policy and the Trujillo Regime in the Dominican Republic, 1930-1945 by Eric Roorda This study explores the complex relationship between the United States and...

The Last Liberal Republican: An Insider's Perspective on Nixon's Surprising Social Policy This memoir offers a unique insight into the domestic policies of the Nixon administration, revealing how the...

Mike Rotunno was a man who knew everyone at Chicago's Midway Airport. As a photographer for one of the city's newspapers and later for the airlines, he captured the lives of those who passed through...

Olivia by Dorothy Bussy and Dorothy Strachey is a subtle and beautifully written lesbian novel that explores the awakening passions of an English adolescent. Set in a small finishing school outside...

Peter Maher, a Galway-born fighter from Dublin, was a top contender for the Heavyweight Championship of the world in the 1890s. His popularity endured for over ten years, making him arguably...

Shadows of Annihilation by S. M. Stirling is a gripping alternate history novel that explores the complexities of war and espionage during World War I. In this third installment of the series,...

Mary McLeod Bethune: A Pan-Africanist's Global Vision This biography explores the life and work of Mary McLeod Bethune, a pioneering advocate for racial and gender equality. Through her international...

In 1940, for the first time since America's founding, a sitting president sought a third term in office. This was one remarkable aspect of that year's election, which John Jeffries explores in his...

The Birth of Big Game Fishing by Randy Wayne White and Carlene Fredericka Brennen This book tells the story of how tarpon fishing became a popular sport in Florida, from its early beginnings to its...

American Betrayal: A chronicle of America's lost history reveals the shocking truth behind the country's most hallowed institutions. Diana West uncovers a web of lies that has been concealed for...

The Monuments Men: A History of Rescue and Recovery. During World War II, the Nazis embarked on an unprecedented campaign to plunder art and cultural treasures from across Europe. In response, a...

A Theory of Human Motivation by Abraham H. Maslow In this seminal work, Abraham H. Maslow first presented his groundbreaking hierarchy of human needs, which has since become a cornerstone of modern...

More Letters of Note is a rich and inspiring collection that reveals the power of letters to convey our deepest thoughts and emotions.These letters, spanning centuries and cultures, deliver a mix of...

The American People in the Great Depression: Freedom from Fear, Part One by David M. Kennedy In October 1929, America faced its greatest economic crisis, one that would test the nation's resilience...

The Idealist: Wendell Willkie's Wartime Quest to Build One World by Samuel Zipp is a gripping account of businessman-turned-internationalist Wendell Willkie's 1942 world tour. As President...

William Howard Taft and the Modern Presidency by Michael J. Korzi offers a fresh perspective on the presidency during a pivotal era in American history. This biography examines Taft's leadership...

The Green-Eyed Lama is a novel set in Mongolia in 1938, during a time of great turmoil. The communist government, under orders from Moscow, launches a nationwide purge, resulting in the murder of...

Nicholas Roerich: The Artist Who Would Be King is a fascinating biography that explores the life and enigmatic figure of Russian painter, explorer, and mystic Nicholas Roerich. Despite the mystery...

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...

The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 by Rick Atkinson In the second volume of his epic trilogy about the liberation of Europe in World War II, Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Atkinson...

Huey P. Long: The Reign of the Kingfish In the tumultuous 1930s, one man wielded extraordinary power in Louisiana, leaving an indelible mark on the state's politics and people. Huey Long, a governor...

William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, is often overlooked in the pantheon of American leaders. However, his impact on the country's future role in the world was significant. In...

Myles Horton's vision for social justice and democratic education has been largely overlooked until now. This biography sheds light on the life and work of Horton, who founded the Highlander Folk...

The 116 days that changed the world. In April 1945, the United States was plunged into crisis following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vice President Harry Truman, who had been kept...

Stephen E. Ambrose presents a comprehensive and authoritative biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, drawing on extensive research and personal interviews with the subject himself. This masterful account...

The New Deal Response to Crisis by R. Alan Lawson offers a fresh perspective on one of America's most significant periods of economic and policy reform. This study explores how the Great Depression...

Reel Nature: America's Romance with Wildlife on Film by Gregg Mitman The history of American encounters with wildlife on and off the big screen is a complex one, shaped by changing values, scientific...

The de Havilland Mosquito in USAAF Service is a detailed account of the aircraft's development and its introduction into American military service. In 1941, a group of high-ranking Americans visited...

The Long Winter of 1933 and the Origins of the Second World War by Paul Jankowski A pivotal moment in world history unfolded during a single winter, from November 1932 to April 1933. This period saw...