1143 results for 'Amery, Katie'

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...

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 Doomsday Mother: A Twisted Tale of Love, Faith, and Murder Lori Vallow's life was marked by devotion to her family and her Mormon faith. But when she met Chad Daybell, a charismatic doomsday...

Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past Tore C. Olsson's book offers a fresh perspective on the Red Dead Redemption series, exploring its connection to American...

The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government A shocking exposé of the CIA's rise to power and the dark forces that drove its growth. David Talbot reveals...

The Slip: The New York City Street that Changed American Art Forever In the 1950s and 1960s, a small street in Lower Manhattan became the epicenter of the art world. Coenties Slip, a dead-end street...

The Rockford Files: A Revolutionary Television Series The 1970s television landscape was marked by clear genre boundaries, but The Rockford Files (NBC, 1974-1980) shattered these conventions, leaving...

American Indian Stories and Old Indian Legends by Zitkala-Sa This collection brings together two significant works by a prominent Native American author. American Indian Stories features short...

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 Dying Citizen: A Crisis of American Identity Victor Davis Hanson warns that the concept of the "citizen" is historically rare and has been a valued ideal in America for over two centuries...

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...

New York Block by Block: An Illustrated Guide to the Iconic American City Discover the best of New York, from hidden gems to world-class attractions, in this vibrant guide. Artist Cierra Block takes...

You Know Something Is Wrong When... An American Affidavit of Probable Cause This book presents a unique perspective on the American government, exploring the idea that something is amiss. Anna Maria...

Elena Armas's latest romance novel is a playful and engaging tale of love and inspiration. Rosie Graham, a romance writer, finds herself in a predicament when her New York apartment's ceiling...

A nostalgic celebration of America's golden age of car culture, from the 1950s to the 1970s, is presented in this book. The photographs of John G. Zimmerman capture the optimism and utopianism of a...

The US Navy Pacific Fleet 1941: America's Mighty Last Battleship Fleet In October 1941, the US Pacific Fleet was the most powerful force in the US Navy, with a formidable battleship-led doctrine...

A Long Way South is a memoir of Sara Stewart's travels in Latin America during a tumultuous period in the 1970s. The book recounts her experiences, from crossing the Atlantic to exploring the...

The Kennedy Curse: A Revealing Account of America's Most Famous Family The Kennedys have long been synonymous with American royalty, their name evoking a sense of charisma and public service...

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...

Nathaniel Fox's life was turned upside down when his uncle's rage forced him to flee home. He found himself in New York City, caught up in the midst of the American Revolution. With no experience and...

The Final Act: The Helsinki Accords and the Transformation of the Cold War The Helsinki Final Act was a pivotal moment in the Cold War, marking a shift towards cooperation and peace between European...

Trans* is a thought-provoking exploration of the recent shifts in our understanding of gendered embodiment. In the last decade, public discussions of transgender issues have increased exponentially,...

Radicals in Robes by Cass R. Sunstein is a rigorous analysis of the judiciary's role during a period of significant change. The author examines the implications of conservative ideology on the US...

Empires of Ideas: Creating the Modern University from Germany to America to ChinaThis comprehensive history explores how leading universities rose to prominence over the past two centuries, examining...

Bellevue Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital by David Oshinsky explores the turbulent rise of American medicine through the lens of New York City's iconic public...

American Midnight: A Violent Peace and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis by Adam Hochschild In the aftermath of World War I, America teetered on the brink of chaos. Mobs burned churches to the ground,...

The Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing The history of African enslavement in the Americas is a traumatic one, marked by physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse. Given this history,...

On September 11, 2001, the skies over America became the front lines of an undeclared war. In this gripping narrative, Lynn Spencer brings to life the heroic response of air traffic controllers,...

Thurgood Marshall, a young civil rights attorney, risked his life to defend a boy slated for the electric chair in a case that would have far-reaching consequences for the nation. In 1936, a group of...

Ansel Adams in the National Parks Photographs from America's Wild Places This comprehensive collection brings together over 200 photographs of America's national parks and wilderness areas,...

W.E.B. Du Bois's The Souls of Black Folk is a foundational text that has shaped the struggles and movements of an entire people. This collection of fourteen essays, written in a lyrical and...

The Presidents Noted Historians Rank America's Best--and Worst--Chief Executives C-SPAN's Historians Surveys of Presidential Leadership have been a benchmark for decades, ranking America's presidents...

America's trade policy has been shaped by a unique approach: funding the rise of its rivals. This approach has been a subject of debate, with some arguing it's a recipe for disaster. Robert...

The Sassen Brothers and Their Anti-Bolshevik Crusade in Latin America The Sassen brothers, Wim and Alfons, are infamous figures in the history of the Nazi regime. While their brother's fate is...

The Wisconsin Central Regional Railroad Powerhouse in Review by Dean Sauvola This book tells the story of the Wisconsin Central, a dynamic regional railroad that operated in the upper Midwest from...

From his humble beginnings as a poor farm boy in Princeton, Minnesota, to his rise as a professional wrestling champion, Bob Backlund's life is a story of transformation and perseverance.With the...

Science fiction often explores the relationship between humans and the unknown, but Native American writers have claimed the genre as a space to critique colonialism and assert Indigenous worldviews...

The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order: America and the World in the Free Market Era by Gary Gerstle The neoliberal order that emerged in the United States in the 1970s had a profound impact on...

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of nine short stories and novellas that explore the darker side of America. Spanning the genres of detective...

The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through The AmericasA journey through the Americas by train, as seen through the eyes of Paul Theroux, who boarded the iconic train in 1972 and never disembarked...

The Robber Barons: The Great American Capitalists, 1861-1901 by Matthew Josephson This book tells the story of the American capitalists who dominated the economy after the Civil War, shaping the...

The Midnight Assassin: The Hunt for America's First Serial Killer In the late 19th century, a series of brutal murders shook the city of Austin, Texas, leaving a trail of terror and panic in its wake...

Steve Rogers has renounced his role as Captain America. As he navigates this new identity, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and power struggles. With the return of the Red Skull,...

African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote, 1850-1920 by Rosalyn Terborg-Penn is a groundbreaking work that sheds light on the crucial role African American women played in the fight for...

Why Marriage Matters: Equality and Gay People's Right to MarryEvan Wolfson presents a compelling discussion on the importance of marriage in America, exploring its significance for all couples 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...

Safe in a Midwife's Hands explores the rich birthing traditions of Africa and the American South, highlighting the vital role of midwives in promoting healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.Author...

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Britain and the American Dream (1740-1776) by Peter MooreThis book explores how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain to America, where they became...

The Federal Reserve, one of America's most mysterious institutions, has been at the centre of a radical experiment that has reshaped the country's economy for the worse. Business journalist...

Freedom's Forge reveals the pivotal role that American business leaders played in the Allied victory in World War II. Two key figures, General Motors' William "Big Bill" Knudsen and shipbuilder Henry...

Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness by Kristen Radtke A poignant exploration of isolation and longing, both as individuals and as a society, Seek You delves into the ways we attempt to...

The 1950 Revolution in Puerto Rico: A Powerful Story of Uprising and Suppression. In 1950, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico staged an armed insurrection against the United States, sparking...

Compassion in the Court is a heart-warming collection of stories and lessons from the life and courtroom of Judge Frank Caprio, widely regarded as one of the nicest judges in the world. With a career...

Yeonmi Park's powerful account of her experiences as a North Korean defector in America highlights the dangers of authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of freedom in the United States.After...

American Daughter Gone to War by Winnie Smith In 1968, Winnie Smith embarked on a journey to see the world, joining the Army as a 21-year-old student nurse. What followed was a transformation from a...

100 timeless hits from the Great American Songbook are showcased in this book of arrangements for piano, voice and guitar. From Gershwin and Rodgers & Hammerstein to Stephen Schwartz and Stephen...

Strap on your shield and prepare for a thrilling adventure as Captain America battles the Red Skull in a pivotal saga. This collection of classic comics brings together iconic moments from Tales of...

River Langston-Lee's life has been a series of spectacular failures. In a single 24-hour period, he's dumped his girlfriend, walked out of his SATs, and quit his job at his parents' cafe. But when he...

Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass's life story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination. In this powerful narrative, Douglass recounts his...

Desert Oracle Volume 1: A Collection of Strange and Wonderful Tales from the American Southwest In the vast expanse of the American Southwest, a unique voice has emerged, weaving together the threads...

Jenny Doan's memoir is a heartwarming story of faith, family, and the power of giving. From humble beginnings as a homeschooling mom, Jenny's journey is one of overcoming hardship and igniting...

Bluff is a powerful new collection from Danez Smith, a poet who never loses their way. Written after two years of artistic silence, during which the world came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

American Gods: Shadows Adapted for the First Time in Stunning Comic Book FormNeil Gaiman's epic novel is now brought to life in a unique and captivating comic book format. This first of three bind-up...

Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing This book is a testament to the enduring legacy of African American traditional medicine, a practice born out of necessity...

Donald Gaskins: The Most Prolific Serial Killer in American History Donald Henry "Peewee" Gaskins was a name that commanded respect, if not fear. His nickname "Peewee" was a cruel irony, for those...

A collection of essays by Muslim chaplains offers a unique perspective on the application of Islamic principles in spiritual care. Through their personal stories, the contributors share how they...

A comparative analysis of immigrant integration across Western countries, Strangers No More examines the experiences of low-status newcomers and their children in four European countries and the...

The Digital Banal: New Media and American Literature and Culture by Zara Dinnen Contemporary culture is shaped by its media, yet digital media have become increasingly banal, making it harder to...

Harry Smith: American Magus offers an intimate look at the life and artistic practice of a true original. As a filmmaker, music anthologist, and enigmatic polymath, Harry Smith was a spiritual...

The American Diner Cookbook brings back memories of a bygone era with its more than 450 recipes and nostalgic photographs. The story of the diner began over 100 years ago, when coffee and sandwiches...