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The Roman Emperor Nero is often remembered for his extravagance and brutality. In this thought-provoking biography, Edward Champlin reimagines Nero's reputation as that of an imperial actor with a...

The Confessions of Young Nero by Margaret George is a gripping tale of power and survival in ancient Rome. As a young boy, Nero faces numerous threats to his life, including attempts on his person...

Nero's reign was marked by both fascination and turmoil. This authoritative survey of his time as emperor sheds light on the pressures that led to his downfall and the impact it had on the Roman...

The Nero Wolfe Files is a collection of stories from over twenty-five years of The Gazette, featuring America's greatest sleuth, Nero Wolfe. Marvin Kaye, veteran anthologist and novelist, has curated...

Nero: A More Nuanced Interpretation of Roman History. The reputation of Nero, one of Rome's most infamous emperors, has been shaped by centuries of hostile elite authors. However, new research...

Nero Emperor and Court by J. F. Drinkwater explores the life and reign of one of Rome's most infamous emperors, challenging traditional views of his character. This book presents Nero as a complex...

Nero, one of Rome's most infamous emperors, has long been portrayed as a tyrant who 'fiddled while Rome burnt'. However, this reputation is oversimplified and based on the biased views of his...

Nero Emperor and Court by John F. Drinkwater offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous rulers. This book presents Nero as a complex figure, driven by a desire to prove himself in...

Emperor Nero: The Splendour Before the Dark by Margaret George is a gripping conclusion to the story that began in The Confessions of Young Nero. In this stunning novel, Nero Augustus commands the...

Nero: A Life From Beginning to End explores the complex and multifaceted nature of one of history's most infamous rulers. Beyond the myths and legends surrounding his name, this book delves into the...

The Tower of Nero is the thrilling conclusion to the Trials of Apollo series. Apollo, now in mortal form, must face his final challenge at the Tower of Nero in New York. With the help of his demigod...

An excellent novel that takes readers back to 1920s New York, revealing how two iconic detectives first met. In this story, young Archie Goodwin comes to the city in search of excitement and finds...

Nero Wolfe is not one to be rushed into action. When the army comes calling, he politely declines their summons. It's up to his trusted friend and associate, Archie Goodwin, to tempt him back into...

Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of NeroA high-stakes drama that spans murder, madness, tyranny, and perversion, this book tells the story of Seneca's tumultuous life as he navigates the complex...

A bitter rivalry between two soft drink giants erupts into murder for Nero Wolfe. For years, the firm of Mills/Lake/Ryman has fought to help Cherr-o-key become the nation's favorite fizzy cherry...

Nero Wolfe and his trusted sidekick are called upon to answer the pleas of those in need. In these three gripping mysteries, they find themselves entangled in complex webs of deceit and danger. A...

Nero Matricide, Music, and Murder in Imperial Rome by Anthony Everitt and Roddy Ashworth is a nuanced biography that challenges the traditional narrative surrounding one of history's most infamous...

Nero Wolfe seeks out a rare black orchid at a flower show, but his search is cut short by a murder. With his usual detective skills, he sets out to uncover the identity of the killer and their...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 64 AD Rome, "Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero" is a poignant tale of love and devotion amidst violence and ruin. Against the decadence and waste of...

A high-profile murder sets off a chain reaction in the NYPD homicide squad, forcing private investigator Nero Wolfe to navigate a complex web of motives and alliances. When wealthy reformer Lester...

Nero Wolfe Mysteries: Two Complete Cases Rex Stout's iconic detective series presents two delectable murders that no connoisseur of the whodunit could possibly resist. In "Black Orchids", a rare...

Archie Goodwin travels to the Midwest in search of answers after a banker is shot. His aunt Edna has expressed concerns about his work with Nero Wolfe, and now he's investigating a suspicious death...

The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Nero provides a lively and accessible guide to the various representations and interpretations of Emperor Nero's reign. This volume offers fresh descriptions and...

This volume in the LACTOR Sourcebooks in Ancient History series offers a comprehensive selection of primary texts on the life of the Roman Empire during the period from Tiberius to Nero (AD 14-68)...

The Jolly Nero: A Cautionary Tale of Pilotage Safety On 7 May 2013, a devastating accident occurred at the port of Genoa, resulting in nine fatalities and severe consequences for those involved. This...

Set in ancient Rome during the reign of Nero, Quo Vadis is a powerful tale of love and redemption. A phrase that has become synonymous with Christian devotion, "Quo Vadis Domine" translates to "Where...

Three for the Chair by Rex Stout A collection of three cases that test the skills and wit of Nero Wolfe's extraordinary detective abilities. The trail begins with the mysterious death of a self-made...

The Tower of Nero is the fifth book in the Trials of Apollo series. After the battle for Camp Jupiter, Apollo and Meg must prepare for their final adventure. They must face the last emperor, Nero,...

Big Brother, Little Brother by Joanna Craven is a humorous rhyming story for young children about becoming a big brother when a little brother arrives. As the younger sibling grows and changes, the...

The Heavenly Man is a deeply personal and profoundly powerful story of faith and perseverance. Born into poverty, Brother Yun's life was marked by hardship and struggle, yet he was transformed by his...

This book presents a narrative of the Julio-Claudian emperors' reigns from Augustus to Nero, featuring passages in original Latin from Tacitus, Suetonius and Seneca. The text explores the personal...

A lively new translation of Cornelius Tacitus' history of three of Rome's most memorable emperors. Tacitus writes caustically of the brutal and lecherous Tiberius, the weak and cuckolded Claudius,...

Flavia Albia's marriage is put to the test when she's asked by Palace officials to help expose a plotter in their midst. With her new husband facing financial difficulties and potential disability,...

The story of two brothers who served together in the First World War is told in this unique and personal account. Written by a Freemason who has researched his own family's history, this book...

Nero Wolfe, one of fiction's greatest detectives, is at his most audacious in this special double edition. Two bizarre cases are solved by the arrogant and gourmandizing sleuth and his trusty...

A powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers navigating the world as they train for a fencing competition. Twelve-year-old Donte faces bullying and racism at his predominantly white school,...

The Brothers by Kimberley Chambers The bond between twin brothers is a complex one, built on a foundation of fierce loyalty and a deep-seated need to protect each other. For Beau and Brett, this bond...

The Brothers by Asko Sahlberg In 1809, two brothers find themselves brought together again after years apart. Henrik and Erik fought on opposite sides in the war between Sweden and Russia, but with...

The Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and Their Secret World War A joint biography of two brothers who shaped the United States' foreign adventures in the 1950s, with lasting effects on the...

Stories that pay tribute to Rex Stout's legendary private detective have been written by some of the most acclaimed authors in crime fiction. This collection brings together two dozen literary...

Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate. In this intimate and open account, he recounts...

The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane by Nora RobertsThese two classic stories bring you the daring and passionate MacKade Brothers, who have always known their destinies were to serve and protect a...

Brother Wulf is a gripping tale of two young men caught up in a world of darkness and magic. When novice monk Brother Beowulf is sent to spy on Spook Johnson, he uncovers a web of deceit and terror...

In the sweltering heat of a Scarborough summer in 1991, two brothers navigate the complexities of masculinity, family, and identity within a housing complex. David Chariandy's Brother is a tightly...

Four Irish brothers, their family torn apart by an evil more powerful than they know. For years, they've lived separate lives, but their loyalty to one another has never been forgotten. Each has...

Brother is a poignant and deeply personal collection of poetry from the Dickman twins, Matthew and Michael. Written in response to the loss of their older brother, this dual-authored book explores...

A celebration of brothers and the love they share, Amazing Brother is a heartwarming rhyming story that explores the unique bond between siblings. With its irresistible artwork and uplifting text,...

The Wright Brothers tells the story of two brothers who changed history with their courageous pursuit of flight. On a winter day in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took to the skies for the first...

Brother Cadfael's Penance is a gripping mystery novel by Ellis Peters, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 12th-century English Civil War. When Olivier de Bretagne, the son of a monk, is taken...

Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson Is GuiltyA heart-wrenching account of family ties and tragedy, Blood Brother is a provocative exploration of the events surrounding one of...

Two Brothers is a dual biography of the Charlton brothers, Jack and Bobby, who enjoyed great success as football players and together won the World Cup for England. The book explores the tensions...

My Brother is a humorous and affectionate tribute to brothers. A young boy enthusiastically describes his brother's impressive skills, from skateboarding to running at incredible speeds. This...

A surreal and wildly unhinged black comedy of modern Chinese society, Brothers is a sweeping panorama of forty years of rough-and-rumble history. Yu Hua's tale follows two comically mismatched...

The Tower of Nero is the thrilling conclusion to Rick Riordan's Trials of Apollo series. In this action-packed finale, Lester Papadopoulos, once a Greek god, must face his final challenge at the...

Hardcover, 352 pages, published August 2022. Three brothers, born to different mothers but bound together by circumstance, live in a shared bedroom above a mosque in Staten Island. Their adoptive...

One woman learns the secrets of five brothers in a new romance from bestselling author Penelope Douglas. In a world of contrasts, she finds herself drawn to three men with troubled pasts.The oldest...

Liam Brothers Ink Tattoo by Nicole James is a romance novel that tells the story of Liam O'Rourke, a tattoo artist who meets a mysterious woman named Velvet at an LA convention. Velvet is a con...

The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren When Karl Lionheart is faced with the prospect of losing his beloved brother Jonathan, he is comforted by the stories of a magical place called Nangiyala...

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky A gripping and thought-provoking novel, The Brothers Karamazov is a complex exploration of human nature, morality, and the search for meaning. The story...

The Sisters Brothers is a darkly comedic Western about two brothers, one a reluctant assassin and the other his murderous brother, on a mission to kill a man named Hermann Kermit Warm. Their journey...

The Last Brother by Andrew Gross is a gripping historical novel set against the backdrop of 1930s New York City. Three brothers, bound together by blood and circumstance, take different paths in life...

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough tells the story behind the story of two brothers who changed history with their invention of the first powered machine to fly. On a winter day in 1903, Wilbur...

Summer Brother tells the story of Brian's summer with his brother Lucien and their father. After years in an institution, Lucien is sent to live with his family for the summer, leaving Brian to care...

Rafe MacKade's return to Antietam, Maryland, ten years after his disappearance, marks a new beginning for the bad boy turned businessman. He plans to open a bed-and-breakfast with the help of antique...

The Better Brother by Simon Gravatt is a dark comedy about two brothers who inherit their family's funeral business. When Michael Merriweather receives news that his father has passed away, he learns...

The Brothers' Lot A Novel by Kevin Holohan explores the darker side of traditional Catholic education through satire. Set in a dilapidated institution run by eccentric and abusive celibate brothers,...

The Brothers Karamazov is a profound exploration of faith, morality, and free will, set against the backdrop of modernizing Russia. Dostoyevsky's philosophical novel delves into the complexities of...

Todd Parr celebrates all different kinds of brothers in this heartwarming picture book. Some are big, some are little, and each one is special in their own way. Whether they're older or younger,...

The Diary of Brother Prious Cornwall 1068: The Tale of The Brother, The Father, And The Knight In 1068, a pivotal moment in English history unfolded. A group of Saxon rebels, led by the sons of King...

The Brother of Jesus: The Dramatic Story & Meaning of the First Archaeological Link to Jesus and His Family Hershel Shanks and Ben Witherington III present a groundbreaking account of the discovery...

Graham The Brothers of Hastings Ranch Series Book One by Katharine E. Hamilton is a romance novel that follows Julia McComas as she arrives at a ranch in Texas, where she encounters the seven...

Big Brother is a powerful and thought-provoking novel about the complexities of family relationships and the sacrifices we make for those we love. When Pandora's brother Edison arrives at her...

A poignant and uplifting novel that spans decades of loyalty, anger, regret, and love in the lives of one family. David James Duncan's masterful storytelling weaves together a tale of four brothers...

Set in an ordinary town in northern England, Brother in the Land is a powerful portrayal of a world that has broken down. After a devastating event, teenage Danny must cope with lawlessness and gang...

From 133 BC to AD 68, this comprehensive history explores the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire. H.H. Scullard's engaging narrative brings to life the key figures and events that...

Brothers on Life is a deeply personal exploration of life's complexities, told through reflections, childhood photographs and stories from two brothers. The book is divided into three acts, each...

Brother in Ice by Alicia Kopf is a thought-provoking exploration of family relationships and artistic expression.This hybrid novel combines elements of research, diary entries, and travelogue to...

Lord Rivers Fitzroy, the youngest Breconridge brother, is determined to make the most of his last days as a bachelor. His father's insistence that he marry has led him to a wager with a troupe of...

Brother Alive is an astonishing debut novel that explores the complexities of family, sexuality and the systems of control that shape our lives. Zain Khalid's thought-provoking story delves into the...

The Lemonade Brothers In a world ravaged by a mysterious plague that renders food undigestible, humanity teeters on the brink of collapse. As the undead roam free, survivors are forced to flee urban...

Brothers and Keepers is a deeply personal memoir by John Edgar Wideman that explores the complex bond between two brothers. One brother was an award-winning novelist, while the other became a...

Big Brothers Are the Best by Fran Manushkin is a heartwarming story about becoming a big brother. As a new baby arrives, a toddler prepares for the changes that come with having a sibling. This book...

The Brothers of Auschwitz by Malka Adler is a powerful and poignant novel about two brothers separated by the Holocaust. In 1944, their lives are forever changed when the Nazis storm their village in...

The Night Brother by Rosie Garland is an exuberant tale of identity and belonging set in late nineteenth-century Manchester. Sisters Edie and Gnome grow up, but as they mature, their paths diverge,...

The Bielski Brothers: A True Story of Survival and Resistance In the midst of World War II, three brothers faced unimaginable tragedy when their family was brutally taken from them. Instead of...

A tragic and twisted tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Alice Jacobs finds herself at the centre of a family's lives, but her arrival sets in motion a chain of events that will shatter the very...

Brother PoemA speculative-poetic work that explores the complexities of human relationships and identity.Written by Will Harris, author of RENDANG, this collection is a thought-provoking exploration...

A spine-chilling serial killer thriller featuring Detective Carson Ryder, whose secret could destroy his career. When his brother Jeremy, a notorious killer, escapes from prison, their complicated...

Blood Brothers by Ernst Haffner is a gripping and unflinching portrayal of life in Berlin's underworld before Hitler's rise to power. In stark detail, Haffner recounts the struggles of two men bound...

A heart-wrenching historical novella from the founder of History In An Hour, My Brother the Enemy is set against the backdrop of Nazi oppression and war. The story follows two brothers as they...

The Duplass Brothers' unique memoir offers a behind-the-scenes look at their lifelong partnership in storytelling. In essays that share the secrets of their success and the joys and frustrations of...

Deep in the heart of Appalachia stands a crooked farmhouse, shrouded in secrecy and isolation. The Morrows have kept to themselves for generations, and it's served them well, allowing them to...

The Martin Brothers Potters by Malcolm Haslam The story of the Martin brothers' salt-glazed pottery is a significant chapter in the history of ceramic art. This book explores their work, which has...

The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers in the 21st Century and Other Follies is a hilarious collection of short comics by Gilbert Shelton and Paul Mavrides. The Freak Brothers - Freewheelin' Franklin,...

The Brothers Karamazov A Revised Translation, Contexts, Criticism by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a comprehensive edition of the author's iconic novel. This revised translation is accompanied by detailed...

Summer by Cabbage Tree Creek is a story about two brothers who couldn't be more different. Luke sketches birds while his brother Ben leaps off the Jumping Tree. Despite their differences, they share...

Revise Blood Brothers with this comprehensive GCSE 9-1 English Literature Text Guide. Collins' expert revision guide provides everything you need to score top marks in your AQA exam, covering the...

Virgil Caudill's life has been shaped by his brother Boyd's reckless ways. Now, with Boyd dead and everyone knowing who did it, Virgil is forced to confront his own path. A journey through the...

The Brothers York: An English Tragedy by Thomas Penn In 1461, England was plunged into civil war, and a teenage boy seized power in the Welsh marches. Edward IV, the first king of the usurping house...

Little Brother is a gripping tale of teenage rebellion against a surveillance state. In a world where Big Brother is watching you, Marcus finds himself at the forefront of resistance. After being...