History

25001 books

$45.34

by Kate Bowler (Author)How have millions of American Christians come to measure spiritual progress in terms of their financial status and physical well-being? How has the movement variously called Word of Faith, Health and Wealth, Name It and Claim It, or simply prosperity gospel come to dominate much of our contemporary religious landscape? Kate Bowler's Blessed is the first book to fully explore the origins, unifying themes, and major figures of a burgeoning movement that now claims million...

Sacred Willow: Four Generations in the Life of a Vietnamese Family - Paperback

$28.06

by Mai Elliott (Author)A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Duong Van Mai Elliott's The Sacred Willow illuminates recent Vietnamese history by weaving together the stories of the lives of four generations of her family. Beginning with her great-grandfather, who rose from rural poverty to become an influential landowner, and continuing to the present, Mai Elliott traces her family's journey through an era of tumultuous change. She tells us of childhood hours in her grandmother's silk shop, and o...

Tennessee Whiskey: How the Volunteer State Became the Center of the Whiskey Renaissance - Hardcover

$35.00

by Carlo DeVito (Author)Tennessee Whiskey is devoted entirely to the quintessential whiskeys of Tennessee.There is no questioning that Tennessee has a rich whiskey history. With a whiskey tradition surviving both the Civil War and prohibition, Tennessee proved early on that it would be a major player in the industry. But how did the Volunteer State become the center of the whiskey renaissance? In Tennessee Whiskey, spirits expert Carlo DeVito investigates the innovative and legendary whiskey ...

Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America - Paperback

$22.99

by Ibram X. Kendi (Author)The National Book Award winning history of how racist ideas were created, spread, and deeply rooted in American society. Some Americans insist that we're living in a post-racial society. But racist thought is not just alive and well in America -- it is more sophisticated and more insidious than ever. And as award-winning historian Ibram X. Kendi argues, racist ideas have a long and lingering history, one in which nearly every great American thinker is complicit. In...

KJV, Pew Bible, Hardcover, Burgundy, Red Letter Edition - Hardcover

$19.99

by Thomas Nelson (Author)The Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The classic King James Version, one of the most influential and beautiful works of art in the English language, continues to be the standard translation for numerous churches and millions of Christians. T...

Polish Customs, Traditions & Folklore - Paperback

$24.95

by Sophie Hodorowicz Knab (Author)"A richly detailed and well-informed month-by-month accountingof all the major Polish customs and traditions practiced over the centuries.Ms. Knab stirs and reawakens our ancestral memory." ―The Kosciuszko Foundation Newsletter Now in a paperback edition with illustrations, historical blackand white photographs, and color photographs throughout the book! Thisunique, well-researched reference is arranged by month, showing the variousoccasions, feasts and holid...

LBJ and McNamara: The Vietnam Partnership Destined to Fail - Paperback

$19.39

by Peter L. W. Osnos (Author)"In this book, I have sought to blend personal experience, journalism, and scholarship. It is history written by a journalist who was there."-Peter L. W. OsnosLBJ and McNamara: The Vietnam Partnership Destined to Fail details how President Lyndon B. Johnson and his secretary of defense, Robert McNamara, made choices central to U.S. strategy in Vietnam, ending in defeat. The portrait emerges of men who knew that conventional victory was impossible but who could not...

Brothers in Arms: A True World War II Story of Wojtek the Bear and the Soldiers Who Loved Him - Hardcover

$18.99

by Susan Hood (Author), Jamie Green (Illustrator)Brothers in Arms is the remarkable true story of an orphaned bear cub who grew into a World War ll hero alongside his brothers in arms from award-winning author Susan Hood and star illustrator Jamie Green. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie. Wojtek was just an orphaned bear cub (yes, an actual wild bear!) when a group of teenaged Polish soldiers, many of whom were orphans themselves, took him into their ranks during World War ll. Wojtek quickly...

Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet: D.B. Cooper and the Missing Money, a Graphic Novel - Paperback

$15.99

by Tom Sullivan (Author), Tom Sullivan (Illustrator)An ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenA thrilling new graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases, launching with a gripping, minute-by-minute account of the only unsolved airplane hijacking in the U.S.CASE NO. 001: NORJAK NOVEMBER 24, 1971 PORTLAND, OREGON2:00 P.M. A man in his mid-forties, wearing a suit and overcoat, buys a ticket for Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305 bound for Seattle.3:07 P.M. The man presents his demands:...

$8.99

by Editors of Caterpillar Books (Author), Lindsey Sagar (Illustrator)1...2...3...4 Let's rock and roll, babies 2019 National Parenting Product Award Winner From Elvis Presley to Beatlemania, from Janis Joplin to David Bowie--rock has transformed through generations while ringing true with passionate sound. Rock along with the greats in this delightful baby book that introduces little ones to the rockers that started it all Parental Advisory: May cause toddlers to play the air guitar with a...

The World's First Love: Mary, Mother of God - Paperback

$20.47

by Fulton Sheen (Author), Andrew Apostoli (Author)With his characteristic eloquence and brilliance, Fulton J. Sheen presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology. All the major aspects and events of Mary's life are lovingly portrayed in this word portrait that is a never failing source of information, consolation and inspiration. Sheen also gives profound insights into all the Marian beliefs ranging from the Immacu...

Southern Cunning: Folkloric Witchcraft in the American South - Paperback

$14.95

by Aaron Oberon (Author)Southern Cunning is a journey through the folklore of the American South and a look at the power these stories hold for modern witches. Through the lens of folklore, animism, and bioregionalism the book shows how to bring rituals in folklore into the modern day and presents a uniquely American approach to witchcraft born out of the land and practical application.Author BiographyAaron Oberon is a Southern folk witch with a passion for bringing witchcraft to people from ...

The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made - Paperback

$23.00

by Walter Isaacson (Author), Evan Thomas (Author)With a new introduction by the authors, this is the classic account of the American statesmen who rebuilt the world after the catastrophe of World War II. A captivating blend of personal biography and public drama, The Wise Men introduces six close friends who shaped the role their country would play in the dangerous years following World War II. They were the original best and brightest, whose towering intellects, outsize personalities, and dr...

The Gourmand's Egg. a Collection of Stories and Recipes - Hardcover

$50.00

by The Gourmand (Editor)Poached, scrambled, boiled, whipped into a cocktail, transformed into a painting medium, tossed at an enemy's house. As the most striking of paradoxes, the egg exists in happy suspension between humble household ingredient and ever-powerful source of life. One of the most enduring symbols throughout antiquity, eggs were used by the Romans to dispel evil spirits, modeled as priceless artifacts for the Russian nobility, and were woven into Egyptian mythology. In the deb...

When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt - Hardcover

$28.00

by Kara Cooney (Author)This riveting narrative explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra--women who ruled with real power--and shines a piercing light on our own perceptions of women in power today. Female rulers are a rare phenomenon--but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. Regularly, repeatedly, and with impunity, queens like Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra controlled the totalitarian state as power-brokers and rulers...

Betty Crocker Lost Recipes: Beloved Vintage Recipes for Today's Kitchen - Hardcover

$29.99

by Betty Crocker (Author)A captivating collection that celebrates the wonderful recipes from the Betty Crocker archives in a package that appeals to the modern cook? Betty Crocker Lost Recipes is the ultimate treasure for the most devoted Betty Crocker fans, as well as cooks who are interested in recipes with a retro/nostalgic twist. Eighty percent of the book includes tried-and-true recipes that simply aren't in today's cooking repertoire--mainly from-scratch recipes that are hard to find. T...

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder - Paperback

$32.00

by David Grann (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire. "Riveting...Reads like a thriller, tackling a multilayered history--and imperialism--with gusto...

The Buffalo Soldiers: A Narrative of the Black Cavalry in the West, Revised Edition - Paperback

$29.11

by William H. Leckie (Author), Shirley A. Leckie (Author)Originally published in 1967, William H. Leckie's The Buffalo Soldiers was the first book of its kind to recognize the importance of African American units in the conquest of the West. Decades later, with sales of more than 75,000 copies, The Buffalo Soldiers has become a classic. Now, in a newly revised edition, the authors have expanded the original research to explore more deeply the lives of buffalo soldiers in the Ninth and Tenth C...

Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens - Paperback

$22.00

by David Mitchell (Author)INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - A rollicking history of England's kings and queens from Arthur to Elizabeth I, a tale of power, glory, and excessive beheadings by award-winning British actor and comedian David Mitchell "Clever, amusing, gloriously bizarre and razor sharp. Mitchell [is] a funny man and a skilled historian."―The Times Think you know the kings and queens of England? Think again. In Unruly, David Mitchell explores how early England's monarchs, whil...

$100.00

by Armistead Maupin (Author), Camille Anna Paglia (Author), Edward Lucie-Smith (Author)In 1998, TASCHEN introduced the world to the masterful art of Touko Laaksonen with The Art of Pleasure. Prior to that, Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland, enjoyed an intense cult following in the international gay community but was largely unknown to a broader audience. In 2009, TASCHEN followed up with the ultimate Tom overview: Tom of Finland XXL, a beautiful big collector's edition with over 1,000...

All Souls: A Family Story from Southie - Paperback

$18.95

by Michael Patrick MacDonald (Author)The anti-busing riots of 1974 forever changed Southie, Boston's working class Irish community, branding it as a violent, racist enclave. Michael Patrick MacDonald grew up in Southie's Old Colony housing project. He describes the way this world within a world felt to the troubled yet keenly gifted observer he was even as a child: "[as if] we were protected, as if the whole neighborhood was watching our backs for threats, watching for all the enemies we coul...

$16.99

by Dk (Author)Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings.This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their intriguing culture, religions, and home life. Throughout the pages of this children's guide to Vikings, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photo...

Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance - Paperback

$18.99

by Alvin Hall (Author)Join award-winning broadcaster Alvin Hall on a journey through America's haunted racial past, with the legendary Green Book as your guide.For countless Americans, the open road has long been a place where dangers lurk. In the era of Jim Crow, Black travelers experienced locked doors, hostile police, and potentially violent encounters almost everywhere, in both the South and the North. From 1936 to 1967, millions relied on The Negro Motorist Green Book, the definitive gui...

Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island - Hardcover

$40.00

by Emily Meggett (Author), Kayla Stewartkayla Stewart (Contribution by), Trelani Michelle (Contribution by)A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR This is the first major Gullah Geechee cookbook: Emily Meggett, the matriarch of Edisto Island, shares the recipes and the history of an essential American communityThe history of the Gullah and Geechee people stretches back centuries, when enslaved members of this community were historically isolated from the rest of the ...

Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected - Hardcover

$60.00

by Randy Leffingwell (Author), Hurley Haywood (Foreword by)In Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected, the full story of Germany's fabled marque is revealed through a richly illustrated account of its most surprising moves and successes. Few other sports car manufacturers can match Porsche's success in the showroom or on the world's race tracks. In this stunning volume, automotive historian, photographer, and recognized Porsche expert Randy Leffingwell focuses his attention on the k...

The Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America - Paperback

$19.95

by Lawrence T. Brown (Author)The best-selling look at how American cities can promote racial equity, end redlining, and reverse the damaging health- and wealth-related effects of segregation.Winner of the IPPY Book Award Current Events II by the Independent PublisherThe world gasped in April 2015 as Baltimore erupted and Black Lives Matter activists, incensed by Freddie Gray's brutal death in police custody, shut down highways and marched on city streets. In The Black Butterfly--a reference t...

Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything - Paperback

$15.00

by Viktor E. Frankl (Author)Find hope even in these dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece, a companion to his international bestseller Man's Search for Meaning. Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity. Published he...

Gothic: An Illustrated History - Hardcover

$38.00

by Roger Luckhurst (Author)A richly illustrated history of the Gothic across a wide range of media, including architecture, literature, and film The word Gothic conjures associations with the dark and melancholy, the weird and feared, and haunted places and people. In Gothic, Roger Luckhurst offers readers an unprecedented look at the ways this uncanny style has manifested itself through architecture, literature, film, art, video games, and more. From the works of Victor Hugo and E. T. A. Hof...

A History of the World in 500 Walks - Hardcover

$27.99

by Sarah Baxter (Author)This book covers a lot of ground! From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine traveling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadores, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered. From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level per...

Tunnel, Smuggle, Collect: A Holocaust Boy - Paperback

$24.30

by Jeffrey N. Gingold (Author)A boy should never be forced to gather the dead or watch his family starve to death. Based on the hidden and illuminating video and audio recordings of interviews with the author's father and grandmother, Tunnel, Smuggle, Collect: A Holocaust Boy tells the true and tormenting story of a 7-year-old boy during the Holocaust. When Germany occupied Poland in 1939, he and his family were confined to the Warsaw Ghetto, along with 400,000 other Jews. Young Sam Gingold h...

$21.99

by DK (Author)How do magnets generate electricity? What is antimatter? Is time travel possible? Discover the answers to these and over 90 other big questions that explore the most important laws, theories, and breakthrough moments in our understanding of physics - from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century. The Physics Book comprises concise information and step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, memorable quotes, and witty illustrations that play with our understanding...

The Surfman's Daughter: Growing up in a Cape Cod village 1904-1929 - Paperback

$12.94

by Rebecca Locklear (Author)Missing piano keys, a "cold" fire, and chickens in the outhouse... Journey to Chatham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 1904 to meet Roxane Eldredge in this short-story biography. Spirited and inquisitive as a child, Roxane tries to be good, but gets into scrapes. From pranks to starting a house fire, things go awry. Yet she also exudes responsibility by trapping skunks and picking cranberries to help with family finances and by volunteering at the Chatham Naval Air Stat...