1143 results for 'Amery, Katie'

Jim Thompson, a former American society dilettante, became a legendary spy and silk magnate in Thailand at the end of World War II. As the Cold War reached Thailand, America had a choice: should it...

Trying to Make It: A Journey into America's Drug Trade Rajeev V. Gundur takes readers on a journey through three key sites in the American drug trade, from the US-Mexico border to cities like Phoenix...

American Prose and Poetry in the 20th Century by Caroline Zilboorg explores the diverse voices of American writers during a century of significant social change. This collection examines how key...

American Politics: A Very Short Introduction by Richard M. Valelly provides a concise and balanced overview of the American political system. This primer covers the vital elements of democracy,...

A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes is a fascinating exploration of the female ghosts that haunt America. From notorious...

Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring is the most comprehensive history of television scoring to date. For decades, music composed for television was overlooked by...

The Making of an American Movie Studio by David Thomson Behind the scenes at Warner Brothers film studio, four immigrant brothers transformed themselves into Hollywood moguls. From its shaky...

Explore the rich history of North America through a series of engaging maps. This comprehensive atlas takes you on a visual journey from prehistory to the 21st century, covering key events and eras...

Samuel Zemurray, a man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world's most powerful men, is the subject of this fascinating biography. Born penniless in 1877, Zemurray built a vast...

No Good Men Among the Living is a gripping account of America's longest war, told through the stories of three Afghans caught in the conflict. Anand Gopal's chronicle follows a Taliban commander, a U...

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy Wealth in America is often misunderstood. Many people assume that becoming rich is a matter of inheritance, advanced degrees, or...

John Steinbeck's Novels: 1942-1952 This collection brings together three of Steinbeck's most significant works, showcasing his unique ability to explore new subject matter and approaches to...

Tokyo Vice: A riveting true-life tale of newspaper noir and Japanese organized crime, as seen through the eyes of an American investigative journalist who uncovered a scandal that reverberated from...

John Coltrane: His Life and Music is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and musical practices of the iconic jazz musician. Written by jazz scholar and performer Lewis Porter, this...

Standup comic and actor Jimmy O. Yang shares his memoir of growing up as a Chinese immigrant in California and making it in Hollywood. Born in Hong Kong and arriving in Los Angeles at 13, Yang...

The West's rise to global dominance was a remarkable phenomenon, but its decline is equally striking. Over the past few centuries, the West has experienced a dramatic shift from power to stagnation...

Mammal Tracks & Sign: A Comprehensive Guide to North American Species Identify and interpret the signs left behind by North America's diverse mammal population with this authoritative guide...

Richard Hofstadter's The Paranoid Style in American Politics offers a thought-provoking analysis of the forces that shape American political discourse. This timely reissue sheds light on the ways in...

The Blackfeet and the Blackfoot Confederacy is a concise history of the Native American tribe known as the Blackfeet, also referred to as the Niitsitapi ("Original People"). Their history spans from...

Subduing Demons in America: Selected Poems 1962-2007John Giorno's groundbreaking poetry collection spans over four decades, reflecting his innovative use of multimedia and transgressive material...

Travels with Charley In Search of America is a thought-provoking account of John Steinbeck's 1960 journey across the United States. With his dog Charley by his side, Steinbeck set out to rediscover...

Storm Kings: America's First Tornado Chasers The story of America's fascination with tornadoes is one of science, adventure, and human curiosity. From the early experiments of Ben Franklin to the...

Spanning four centuries, Kathleen Burk's Old World, New World tells the story of Britain and America's complex and intertwined history. From the British colonisation of America to the global...

Archive photographs reveal the development of British and American jet fighters between 1944 and 1954, a period of significant innovation in military aviation.From the early days of jet fighter...

Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of AmericaThis gripping biography offers a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and presidency of Donald Trump, one of the most...

Skylab America's Space Station The Skylab space station was a groundbreaking American space station launched in 1973, marking a significant milestone in space endurance. Over the next two years,...

The Bible played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. In "Sacred Scripture, Sacred War: The Bible and the American Revolution", James Byrd examines how American revolutionaries defended their...

American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land by Monica Hesse In the autumn of 2017, Accomack County was gripped by an unprecedented wave of arson. For months, night after night, buildings...

Discover the healing properties of North America's medicinal mushrooms and lichens with The Fungal Pharmacy. This comprehensive guide features over 300 detailed plant profiles, helping you identify...

Field Guide to North American Flycatchers is a comprehensive guide to identifying the Empidonax and pewee flycatcher species. By focusing on subtle differences in structure, color patterns, and...

Joseph Beuys in America: Energy Plan for the Western Man is a unique collection of material by and about one of the most important contemporary artists of our time.This book offers a deeply...

Losing Military Supremacy: The Myopia of American Strategic Planning by Andrei Martyanov The United States' exceptionalism has led to a unique intensity of conviction with far-reaching global...

The Black Experience in America: A Comprehensive History This seminal study by Lerone Bennett (Jr) provides a detailed and engaging account of the black experience in America, from its origins in...

Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump A critical examination of the history of US-Palestinian relations reveals a complex and often fraught relationship. The United States...

American Dirt is a heart-stopping novel about the lengths a mother will go to save her son. Lydia's life is turned upside down when her eight-year-old son is injured in a violent incident, forcing...

American Disgust Racism, Microbial Medicine, and the Colony Within by Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer explores the complex relationship between food, microbial medicine, and disgust in America. Drawing on...

This Is Not America: Why We Need a British Conversation about Race by Tomiwa OwoladeA radical reappraisal of how we talk about race in Britain, this book challenges the status quo and invites a...

The Making of the American West: A Story of Settlement and Exploration from 1800 to the Present. From the Louisiana Purchase to the settling of Alaska, this sweeping history chronicles the formation...

Kurt Vonnegut: Novels 1976-1985 is a comprehensive collection of four novels and additional writings from one of America's most original satirists. Slapstick, Jailbird, Deadeye Dick, and Galápagos...

The House of Morgan: A Rich and Panoramic Story of American Finance Published to critical acclaim twenty years ago, this book is a masterful history of the Morgan banking dynasty and their impact on...

A Daily Calendar of Saints: A Synaxarion for Today's North American ChurchThis collection of lives of saints, one for each day of the year, offers a unique perspective on the lives of those who have...

Steve Prefontaine: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend For five years, no American runner could beat him at any distance over a mile. But at the age of 24, with his best years still ahead,...

Welcome to Jazz: A Swing-Along Celebration of America's Music, featuring "When the Saints Go Marching In". Discover the wonders of jazz in this interactive picture book with 12 sound chips. You'll...

James Baldwin's collected essays offer a powerful and prophetic voice on issues of race, democracy, and American identity. Edited by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, this comprehensive gathering of...

The Negro Question Part 7 Swarthy Memoirs of a Black American Revolution by Lee Cummings This book presents a unique perspective on the American Revolution, revealing the involvement of black people...

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 Demon of Unrest: Abraham Lincoln and America's Road to Civil War In the pivotal five months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the start of the Civil War, the United States teetered on the...

A Kid's Guide to Native American History More Than 50 Activities Discover the rich diversity of Native American cultures through hands-on activities, games, and crafts. This engaging guide takes you...

Still Not Safe: Patient Safety and the Middle-Managing of American MedicineThe rise of patient safety in the late 1990s was a response to the growing concern over medical errors in the US, which were...

The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle: American SniperA candid portrait of a celebrated warrior, this book tells the life story of Chris Kyle, from his Texas childhood to his death in 2013. Journalist...

The Forgotten Girls: An American Story by Monica Potts A powerful and poignant exploration of friendship and lost promise in 21st century America. Monica Potts' memoir tells the story of her life and...

First published in 2021, Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of American Empire is the culmination of Michael Hudson's analysis of the economic implications of the 1971 Nixon shock, when the US...

Skull and Bones, a secret society shrouded in mystery and intrigue, has been the subject of much speculation and debate. For centuries, stories have circulated about powerful groups operating behind...

The American Basketball Association - a league that laid the foundations for the modern game. With its emphasis on individual play, the 3-point shot, and pressing defense, the ABA's influence can...

Overthrow: A Fast-Paced Narrative History of the United States' Regime Change Operations Regime change has been a cornerstone of US foreign policy for over a century, with the country having toppled...

A brilliant and stirring epic of America's Great Migration, The Warmth of Other Suns is a deeply humanising account of one of the most significant events in American history. Isabel Wilkerson's...

The German Troops in the American Revolution (1) Hessen-Cassel provides a detailed study of the German auxiliary troops who fought for Britain during the American Revolutionary War. These troops,...

The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things In the age of heightened anxiety, it's clear that fear plays a significant role in American society. However, sociologist Barry...

America Last: The Right's Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators by Jacob Heilbrunn The affinity of American conservatives with foreign dictators is a striking phenomenon that has puzzled many...

A brilliant and stirring epic of America's Great Migration, The Warmth of Other Suns is a deeply human story of the African American experience. Isabel Wilkerson's masterful narrative weaves together...

This thought-provoking book explores the concept of disability as a fundamental aspect of the human experience, urging a new approach to understanding and addressing social, political, and historical...

Reporting on China has long been one of the most challenging and crucial of journalistic assignments. American media coverage of China has profoundly influenced U.S. government policy and shaped...

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...

For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II has been a unifying figure in American politics, forging a unique bond with 13 U.S. presidents.This fascinating book explores the intricacies of the "special...

Discover the world of LEGO Marvel with this comprehensive encyclopedia, featuring over 200 minifigures from the Marvel universe. Get an in-depth look at the iconic Super Heroes, including Spider-Man,...

The Decapitated Chicken and Other Stories is a collection of short fiction by South American master storyteller Horacio Quiroga. Quiroga's life was marked by tragedy, including the loss of loved ones...

Cannibalism, Headhunting and Human Sacrifice in North America: A History Forgotten by George Franklin Feldman The history of Native American practices towards their enemies is often shrouded in myth...

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang is a groundbreaking graphic novel that combines unlikely friendships and Chinese mythology in a modern fable. When Jin Wang's family moves to a new...

The American Army and the First World War by David Woodward is a comprehensive history of the US military's role in the Great War. Drawing from extensive archival sources, Woodward sheds new light on...

The White Possessive Property, Power, and Indigenous Sovereignty by Aileen Moreton-Robinson explores the complex relationships between property, power, and Indigenous sovereignty in the Australian...

This story of Indian nations offers a broader perspective on American history and the experiences of Native Americans. From the Pleistocene era to the present day, it reveals the true story of North...

Bowling Alone: Revised and Updated The Collapse and Revival of American CommunityTwenty years after its initial publication, this revised edition of Robert D. Putnam's seminal work remains a vital...

The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare A former senior advisor to Senator John McCain warns that America's traditional military power is under threat from emerging...

This analysis of the economic strategy of American Empire, first published in 1971, has been revised and finalized by Michael Hudson. The book examines the impact of the US's economic policies on its...

Boston's darkest secret was finally laid to rest in 1874, when 14-year-old Jesse Pomeroy was arrested for a series of heinous crimes that shocked the city. Now, acclaimed true crime writer Harold...

Wild Faith: The Christian Right, Theocracy, and the Battle for America Talia Lavin's gripping account of the Christian right's rise to power in America is a stark warning of the dangers of extremism...

Bonneville's Women of Land Speed RacingFor decades, women have played a vital role in land speed racing, earning their place on the starting line through rigorous safety and technical checks. Despite...

The Zapotec Civilization: A History from Beginning to End The Zapotecs were one of the most significant pre-Columbian civilizations, with their main city of Monte Albán being a major hub in...

Robert P. Jones examines the complex relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy, revealing how the dominant cultural power has constructed and sustained a project of protecting...

Conjuring Hitler: How Britain and America Made the Third Reich by Guido Giacomo Preparata explores a provocative theory about the rise of Nazism. Preparata argues that the British and American...

The American buffalo, our nation's official mammal, is an improbable and shaggy creature that has captivated the imagination of many. For nearly 10,000 years, they evolved alongside Native people,...

The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World A comprehensive critique of US power, tracing the history of military and economic activity around the world, and exploring...

The Earth is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West by Peter Cozzens A comprehensive and intimate account of the conflict between whites and Native Americans that lasted...

The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is a heartwarming illustrated history of the women who played professional baseball in a league of their own. In 1941, with...

Bill Bryson's Notes from a Big Country is a humorous and insightful exploration of the American way of life. After nearly two decades in England, the world-renowned travel writer returns to his...

Learn to communicate with confidence in Latin America with Lonely Planet Fast Talk Latin American Spanish.This concise language guide provides essential phrases and expert tips to help you navigate...

Colonial America: A New Perspective on the Early Years of the United States. The traditional narrative of American history begins in the early seventeenth century with the English colonies at...

The Tri-State Tornado: A Gripping Account of America's Greatest Tornado DisasterOn March 18, 1925, a devastating tornado tore through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, claiming the lives of 689 people...

A vibrant celebration of Indian-American cuisine, this book brings together innovative recipes and stories from Priya Krishna's family. With accessible and easy-to-make dishes like Roti Pizza and...

The CIA's 1953 coup in Iran was a pivotal moment in modern Middle Eastern history, with far-reaching consequences for the region and the world. In "All the Shah's Men", Stephen Kinzer recounts the...

Good Muslim, Bad Muslim: America, the Cold War, and the Roots of Terror by Mahmood Mamdani This thought-provoking book offers a clear and insightful examination of the factors that led to the 9/11...

Olive Oatman's life story is a testament to the complexities of the human experience. Born into a family bound for the American West, her journey took a dramatic turn when tragedy struck, and she was...

Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire is a groundbreaking journey tracing America's path to global power and its lasting legacies. The book tells the...

The Chevrolet Impala 1958-1970 is a comprehensive study of the iconic American car model. From its origins as a stylish 'specialty' vehicle to its evolution into Chevrolet's best-selling model, this...

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America In 1893, the World's Fair in Chicago was a spectacle of wonder and innovation, attracting millions of visitors...

On September 6th, 1949, a shocking mass shooting took place in East Camden, New Jersey, leaving thirteen people dead in less than twelve minutes. This is the true story of the first recorded mass...

The Auburndale Watch Company: A pioneering attempt at affordable timepieces. In 1959, Edwin A. Battison, associate curator of mechanical and civil engineering at the Smithsonian Institution,...

Baltimore, 2015, was a city in turmoil. Riots erupted as citizens demanded justice for Freddie Gray, a young man who died in police custody. Amidst the chaos, a shocking scandal unfolded. Sgt Wayne...

American teenagers are often positive about Christianity, yet apathetic about genuine religious practice. Kenda Creasy Dean investigates this phenomenon, placing the blame on churches themselves...

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America Second Edition by David Allen Sibley is a comprehensive guide to the birds of the East, featuring 650 species and regional populations. With...