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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...

JFK: History in an Hour is a concise and engaging overview of the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.Born into a prominent family, JFK rose to political success despite facing personal tragedy,...

The Cold War: History in an Hour by Rupert Colley provides a concise account of the complex tensions that arose between Russia and America from the end of World War Two to the collapse of the Soviet...

Hitler: A Life in an Hour provides a concise and insightful exploration of one of history's most infamous figures. This book delves into the life of Adolf Hitler, tracing his early years, military...

World War Two History in an Hour by Rupert Colley provides a concise overview of one of the most significant conflicts of the 20th century. Spanning six years and a day, the Second World War had a...

Nazi Germany: A History in an Hour In the aftermath of World War I, Germany was left reeling from economic stagnation and widespread discontent. The Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, capitalized on...

Discover the entire history of Planet Earth in 24 hours. From its formation 4.5 billion years ago to the present day, this unique book takes you on a journey through time.Counting down from midnight,...

The Green Hour: A Natural History of Home by Alison Townsend is a thought-provoking exploration of how our surroundings shape us. When Alison Townsend purchased her first house in south-central...

Spend 24 hours with the people who lived in ancient Egypt, a world often associated with pyramids and pharaohs, but where daily life was far from glamorous. Donald P. Ryan takes you on a journey...

World War One: A Comprehensive History in 100 PagesThis concise and informative book provides an overview of one of the most significant conflicts in modern history. From its causes to its...

The Complete History of New Zealand (in Less Than Two Hours) provides a concise and easy-to-use guide to the country's history. Author Peter Jessup tells the story of New Zealand from its formation...

Le Mans Winning Colours: A Visual History of 100 Years of the 24-Hour RaceThis beautifully crafted book showcases the cars, drivers and designers that have contributed to the long history of the Le...

The InterWar Years (1919 - 1939) provides a concise overview of the period leading up to World War II. From the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 to the invasion of Poland in 1939, this book examines the...

A collection of five pivotal days that shaped history forever is presented in this graphic novel. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the D-Day invasion during World War II are contrasted with...

Spend 24 hours with the ancient Athenians, as they navigate the complexities of their city-state on the eve of a fateful war. This unique perspective offers a glimpse into the daily lives of people...

The Black Power movement was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by a radical shift in the fight for racial equality. In 1966, a group of black activists, including Stokely Carmichael and...

Lady MacRobert's remarkable story is one of courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy. In 1939, she made a donation to the RAF that would change the course of history - a bomber was...

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...

The Last Hour, The First Hour, The Forty-second Generation by Donald Peart explores the connection between Jesus Christ and his lineage through biblical references. This book delves into an...

Discover the captivating history of Cambodia, a country with a rich and complex past. From the world's largest religious building, Angkor Wat, to the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge, this guide...

Vera Brittain's personal story of the early years of World War II is set against the dramatic backdrop of Britain's struggle to survive. In "England's Hour", she recounts her experiences during this...

CNN's 24-hour news network revolutionised the way news was delivered. This book tells the story of how Ted Turner developed this idea and changed the television landscape.Historical photographs bring...

Experience life in the Stone Age with this lively comic strip book. Follow a young cave-dweller as she goes about her day, learning about the dangers of life in the prehistoric era and how to survive...

Farnese Hours by Webster Smith is a study of the art and culture of ancient Rome. This book explores the history of Roman art from the 1st to the 5th centuries AD, with a focus on the development of...

Vlad the Impaler: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History This concise eBook tells the story of Vlad III Dracula, a historical figure whose reputation has been shrouded in myth and legend...

The Distant Hours by Kate Morton is a heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and secrets. A long-lost letter sets off a chain of events as Edie Burchill uncovers the truth about her mother's past...

The Hours of Richard III by Anne F. Sutton and Livia Visser-Fuchs explores the personal prayer book of one of medieval history's most enigmatic figures, King Richard III. This study delves into the...

The 24 Hours of Le Mans: A Centenary Celebration The 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the world's most iconic motorsports events, celebrates its centenary in 2023. Created by a group of Frenchmen in 1923,...

The East India Company: A History from Beginning to End This book tells the story of the English East India Company, a joint-stock company that played a pivotal role in the establishment of British...

The Economists' Hour: How the False Prophets of Free Markets Fractured Our Society by Binyamin Appelbaum. In the late 1960s, a new breed of economists gained influence and power, reshaping the modern...

Forrest Hylton's Evil Hour in Colombia offers a unique perspective on one of Latin America's most misunderstood countries. By exploring 150 years of political conflict, Hylton sheds light on the...

The Fifty-Minute Hour is a pioneering work that combines traditional psychoanalytic thinking with innovative clinical strategies. First published in 1999, this influential book has stood the test of...

The Darkest Hour by Barbara ErskineIn the summer of 1940, as the Battle for Britain rages above the South of England, Evie Lucas finds herself captivated by a dashing young pilot named Tony. Seventy...

The Blue Hour by M. J. Greenwood is a poignant and humorous novel about two women from different eras who form an unlikely bond. Ava Westmorland, struggling to come to terms with her past, finds...

America's Eleventh Hour by Karl Loewenstein and Lawrence B. Packard is a collection of essays that explores the complexities of American society in the early 20th century. Written by two prominent...

When a spring break getaway turns into a desperate fight for survival, six teenagers are dragged from their tents deep into the jungle. Genesis and her cousin Maddie were looking forward to a...

The Morville Hours: A Book of Hours. In this beautifully written and absorbing book, Katherine Swift weaves together the stories of those who have lived in the same Shropshire house over thousands of...

The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War by Jeff Shaara is a gripping account of one of the most pivotal battles in military history. In June 1950, the North Korean army invaded South Korea,...

Discover the captivating history of the Tudors in this comprehensive guide. Spanning from Henry VII to Elizabeth I, this book explores the Wars of the Roses, the six wives of Henry VIII, and the life...

The Hour of Eugenics: Race, Gender, and Nation in Latin America by Nancy Leys Stepan This 1992 study examines how eugenics was adopted and adapted in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina between the world...

A collection of modern short stories that explore the human experience in just one hour. Eight Hours brings together eight talented authors to create a dynamic and thought-provoking anthology.Each...

The Battle of Waterloo: A 24-Hour Account On June 18, 1815, the fate of Europe hung in the balance. This pivotal day, condensed into a single 24-hour period, would shape the course of history. In...

The Thrilling Adventure Hour: Residence Evil follows Frank and Sadie Doyle as they face mysterious suspense in a haunted house. When one night of having a drink with friends goes horribly wrong, the...

Blue Hour is a poignant and evocative poetry collection that explores the complexities of human emotion.Written by Clare Crossman, this book offers a unique and thought-provoking insight into the...

The Holy Hour: A Collection of Meditations for Eucharistic Adoration In a world where the pace of life can be overwhelming, the Holy Hour offers a unique opportunity to slow down and connect with God...

Genghis Khan: A Life From Beginning to End by Henry Freeman is a fascinating account of the Mongol leader's rise to power. Born into an orphaned family, Genghis Khan defied expectations and united...

Seventy years ago, Britain faced its darkest hour as Hitler's army continued its relentless advance across Europe. Finest Hour recreates the terror, tragedy and triumph of the Battle of Britain...

The Power of an Hour: Business and Life Mastery in One Hour A Week by Dave Lakhani offers a practical solution to making predictable, systematic change in your life or business. Each chapter provides...

The Blue Hour celebrates the magical twilight that occurs when day and night merge. During this fleeting moment, nature comes together in a symphony of blue hues.With soothing text and radiant...

Rob Lofthouse's Trouble at Zero Hour is a gripping and vivid account of three pivotal Allied operations that turned the tide of World War II. On D-Day, new recruit Robbie Stokes finds himself in the...

The Small Hours by Katherine Soper A poignant and relatable play about the complexities of young relationships and the uncertainty of the future. As Peebs and Epi navigate their final night at...

Dana Watts' birthday plans are derailed when she's interrupted by an unexpected gift - a strip show. Her reaction is less than enthusiastic, and the performer, Laurel Stanley, is left feeling...

The Gentlemen's Hour by Don Winslow is set against the backdrop of San Diego's surf culture. When Boone Daniels, a private investigator, joins his surfing buddies for the daily Gentleman's Hour, he...

The Hours is a novel that weaves together three seemingly disparate lives. In 1923, a writer sets out to begin her new book; in 1951, a housewife contemplates suicide; and in present-day New York, a...

This Book of Hours is a contemplative exploration of Teilhard de Chardin's vision for the future. Divided into eight days, the book takes the reader on a journey through the cycles of dawn, day,...

The Golden Hour by William Nicholson is a poignant exploration of love and relationships. When Andrew is offered a job close to his partner Maggie in the countryside, it seems like the perfect...

The French Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Ten-Year Revolution in France and the Impact Made by Napoleon Bonaparte Discover the complexities of the French Revolution, a pivotal event in modern...

The Titanic's 9 Hours to Hell: A Survivor's Story On that fateful night in April 1912, Jack Thayer, Eva Hart, and Fred Barrett faced death and survived. Their stories are woven together with those of...

Visiting Hour: A Play by Richard Harris. Six interlinked plays set in a National Health hospital during visiting hour, this collection alternates between comedy and tragedy, leaving audiences...

The Magic Hour is a fast-paced, time-twisting adventure where every second counts. When eleven-year-old Ailsa discovers the secret of a lifetime - an extra hour in the day - she can't believe her...

The Blue Hour by T. Jefferson Parker and Jefferson Parker is a gripping novel that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche. A series of gruesome crimes leaves the police baffled, as the...

A gripping thriller set in Cape Town, Thirteen Hours follows Rachel Anderson as she becomes the target of a deadly conspiracy. With just 13 hours to crack open the case, detective Benny Griessel must...

Odd Hours is a razor-sharp social comedy about human connection and the many forms of love. Gosia's life is a series of mediocre jobs, lousy dates, and unexpected encounters that propel her out of...

The Shadow Hour is a beautifully written tale of mystery and intrigue set in the grand but decaying Fenix House. Harriet Jenner, a young woman, begins a new life as a governess at the mansion, but...

At The Dark Hour by John Wilson is a poignant exploration of love's complexities. Against the backdrop of war-torn London, a young woman's relationship is torn apart by circumstance. As she navigates...

Blue Hour by Sarah Schmidt is a deeply affecting novel that explores the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. At its heart are two women, Kitty and Eleanor, whose lives are marked by...

The Drowning Hour by S K Tremayne is a gripping psychological thriller that takes place at a remote island hotel. On its grand reopening night, celebration turns to tragedy as guests wade into the...

The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens is a gripping mystery that follows Lila Nash as she navigates a complex and deadly case. When a woman is pulled from the river, barely alive, Lila's world is turned...

The Killing Hour is the fourth book in Lisa Gardner's FBI Profiler series. When temperatures soar and tempers fray, two girls will go out to a bar never to be seen alive again. The body of the first...

A Quarter of an Hour by Leanne O'Sullivan is a powerful collection of poems that explore the intersection of human experience and the natural world. Inspired by the author's husband's near-death...

The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman In this heart-wrenching novel, a young woman's life is forever changed when she finds refuge with a charismatic leader and his community. But as she becomes...

The Hour of Our Death: A Study of Western Attitudes Towards Death Over the Last Thousand Years This landmark study explores how our perceptions of life and death have evolved over time, tracing the...

Carolyn Forché's Blue Hour is a visionary collection of poetry that explores the human experience and our place in the world. At its heart lies On Earth, an extraordinary long poem that meditates on...

Dean Koontz's Odd Hours is a supernatural tale that explores the boundaries between good and evil, life and death. This bestselling novel follows the story of a young man with a unique gift, who...

The Royal Navy's dramatic rescue mission to save the crew of a trapped Russian submarine is told in 72 Hours.In August 2005, a secret mission to an underwater military installation off Kamchatka's...

The Book of Hours by Rainer Maria Rilke is a masterwork of modern German literature that marks the origin of Rilke's distinctive voice and vision. This collection of poems presents a devout but...

A loving marriage is put to the test when a long-buried crime comes back to haunt the Crayce family. Annie and David, a golden couple with a perfect life, are suddenly faced with a murder that David...

The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog is back in another hilarious adventure. Streaker's incredible speed gets her into all sorts of trouble, and she'll need to be careful not to cause any problems at the...

At Fire Hour A Novel by Barry Gilder is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity, loyalty, and artistic expression in the face of oppression. Against the...

The Eight Hour Day by Tom Mann and Terry McCarthy is a collection of pamphlets that continue to resonate with relevance today. Written in support of the 8-hour working day, these works remain as...

This sticker book takes you on an underwater adventure, introducing you to the fascinating world of marine life. With 100 reusable stickers and fun learning pages, you can learn about the behavior...

A lone figure stands atop the Mausoleum of Hadrian, silhouetted against the setting sun. Behind him, the city stretches out in all directions. Footsteps echo up the stairs as he's set up - an enemy...

An Evil Hour by Jill McGown is a gripping mystery that follows Annie Maddox as she navigates a complex web of relationships and deceit after the discovery of Gerald Culver MP's body. Hired by his...

The Witching Hour by Anne Rice is a spellbinding novel that weaves together myth and mystery. When Rowan Mayfair brings a drowned man back to life, she sets in motion an intricate tale of evil that...

The Hours by Michael Cunningham In this inventive novel, Michael Cunningham draws on the life and work of Virginia Woolf to explore the complexities of love, inheritance, hope, and despair. The story...

The Blue Hour is a poignant and evocative collection of poems that explore the complexities of human existence. Set against the backdrop of the natural world, these poems chart our shared experiences...

The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens is a gripping thriller that follows Lila Nash as she navigates a complex web of justice and survival. When a woman is pulled from the Mississippi River, Lila's world...

Twenty-four hours on a remote tropical island is all Maggie has to spend with Ed Cavanagh, a man she first met as a teenager but has been trying to forget for 15 years. As their time together ticks...

The Gilded Hour by Sara Donati is an epic novel set in 19th-century New York City. Two female doctors, Anna and Sophie, navigate their careers and personal lives as they treat the city's most...

Diminishing Returns at Work: The Consequences of Long Working Hours by John H. Pencavel explores the relationship between working hours and productivity. This book examines how the length of working...

In Evil Hour, Gabriel García Márquez weaves a gripping tale of paranoia and malevolent presence in a small South American town. As oppressive heat sets in, an unknown figure creeps through the night,...

When her best friend dies in a hotel fire, Claire's life is turned upside down. But it was meant to be her daughter who perished - and now she has just 24 hours to find her.This gripping...

Blue Hour by Tiffany Clarke Harrison is a powerful exploration of motherhood, identity and grief. After a devastating miscarriage, a gifted photographer struggles to come to terms with her own...

The Divine Hours Pocket Edition by Phyllis Tickle provides a convenient guide to a devotional practice that extends all the way back to Christ and the twelve Apostles. This pocket-sized edition...

The Hour Mage by Angelina J. Steffort is a sequel to the award-winning novel The Quarter Mage.After escaping from the fairylands, Sanja has settled into her new life in Cezux, but the consequences of...

The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman is a heart-wrenching and hopeful novel about two young women navigating love, family, and redemption. Ivy, pregnant and alone, finds refuge with Joel Davis in a...

A Book of Hours by Thomas Merton is a beautifully curated collection of prayers and reflections for daily contemplation. Editor Kathleen Deignan has carefully selected passages from Merton's works to...

Lauren Adelman's life was one of golden promise when she married her high school sweetheart, Rory Kincaid. But their future took an unexpected turn when Rory enlisted in the U.S. Army, shocking...

The Hour of Decision: A Critical View of Modern Western CivilizationOswald Spengler's influential work portrays a starkly critical image of modern Western society, warning that it is destined for...

The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks One year has passed since Ethan Kelly last saw his wife Rachel alive. Overwhelmed by grief and guilt over his failures as a husband, Ethan has shut himself off from...