When the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy emerged as a political compromise under Bill Clinton in 1993, it only ended up worsening the destructive gay ban that had been on the b
Gordon Thomas has established himself as a leading expert on the intelligence community. He returns here on the one hundredth anniversaries of Britain's Security and Secret Intelligence Services to p
The fascinating “war room” memoir of a political pollster and how he helped forge the agendas of five high-profile heads of state As a hired gun strategist, Greenberg—a seasoned pol
January 1801, and Captain Alan Lewrie, RN, known as “St. Alan the Liberator” for freeing (stealing!) a dozen black slaves on Jamaica to man his frigate years before, is at last being brou
Soon to be a major motion picture—produced by Pan’s Labyrinthand Hellboy 1 & 2director Guillermo del ToroA modern take on the classic “apocalyptic" novel, Hater is s
When Namita is ten years old, her mother takes her to Kennedy Bridge, a seamy neighborhood in Bombay, home to hookers and dance girls. There, in a cramped one-room apartment lives Dhondutai, the last
Neal Smither doesn’t hide his work. The side of his van reads: “Crime Scene Cleaners: Homicides, Suicides and Accidental Death.” Whenever a hotel guest permanently checks out, the c
Afascinating look at the life of the author who createdsuch modern classics as Carrie, IT, and The Shining.One of the most prolific and popular authors in the world today, Stephen King ha
Arthur Conan Doyle remains one of our favorite writers; his work is read with affection--and sometimes obsession--the world over, but his life was no less fascinating than his fiction. Conan Doyle gre
Forthose in the know, sheep are the starsof the huge annual agricultural shows, as they parade their polished hooves and oiled horns. Swathed in fleeces expertly trimmed and coiffur
The Book of Runes issomething very special: a part of the ancient past and, perhaps, a part of your future...Based on a tradition over one thousand years old, the Runes are seen by manyas
Time surrounds us. It defines our experience of the world; it echoes through our every waking hour. Time is the very foundation of conscious experience. Yet as familiar as it is, time is also d
Radioman is the biography of Ray Daves, a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Navy and an eyewitness to World War II. It is based on the author's handwritten notes from a series of interviews that be
“One of the finest and most accurate records of the making of the film that I have ever read. I just wished I could remember what actually went on then.”--Terry Jones“If anyone can
Growing up in the Virginia suburbs, Mark Oliver Everett was to roam unsupervised with his sister, Liz, while his mother combated depression and his father, the eccentric and acclaimed quantum physici
The blue whale holds the title of largest creature that has ever lived, and it may also be the most mysterious. The biggest blue whales can outweigh every player in Major League Baseball and the Nati
The first biography in nearly a century of the legendary Revolutionary War patriot and our country’s first spy.Few Americans know much more about Nathan Hale than his famous last words: “
When the renowned trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis chose the members of his quintet in 1955, he passed over well-known, respected saxophonists such as Sonny Rollins to pick out the young, still u
In the summer of 1979, Andy and Tom are two twelve-year-old boys - best friends, expert cave explorers, and crack shots with their Springfield M-6 Scout rifles. In rural southern Indiana they are bli
Art dealer Stan Lauryssens made millions in modern art, but he sold only one name: Salvador Dali. The surrealist painter's work was a hot commodity for the newly rich, investors, and shady businessme
A band of brothers known as the Oathsworn, committed only to each other, feared by many, rises again, setting sail on the wolf sea in search of vengeance and glory.Washed up in a hostile city, battle
It was the original Star Trek series, and later its films, that made Shatner instantly recognizable, called by name - or at least by Captain Kirk's name - across the globe. But Shatner neither began
It's meant to be the triumphant debut of the Ares, a U.S. superjet named after the Greek god of war. Outfitted with an ultrapowerful laser, stealth technology, and the ability to easily outmaneuver a
Robert B. Bruce is an Associate Professor of History at Sam Houston State University in Texas. He is the award-winning author of numerous books on military history. He is a member of the
There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread to fill a kitchen with warmth, eager appetites, and endless praise for the baker who took on such a time-consuming task. Now, you can fill
Born intothe high aristocracy, where rank meant more than wealth, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord was to become one of the great politicians of all time. His early career in politics was
It is autumn 1981 when the inconceivable comes to Blackeberg, a suburb in Sweden. The body of a teenage boy is found, emptied of blood, the murder rumored to be part of a ritual killing. Twelve-year-o
A brand-new look at Black Sabbath, one of the most outrageous bands in the history of rock musicThis information-rich, idiosyncratic, and beguiling book paints a vivid picture of Black Sabbath
The Battle of Monocacy, which took place on the blisteringly hot day of July 9, 1864, is one of the Civil War’s most significant yet little-known battles. What played out that day in the corn a
The second edition of Beyond the Wild Blue, an update of the popular history originally released in 1997, is a fascinating look at sixty turbulent years of Air Force history. From the prop-driven arm
An authoritative study of American POWs left behind in Vietnam after the war draws on twenty-five years of research, including declassified intelligence reports, satellite imagery, and personal interv
The Horse is an informative gallop through everything to do with the horse: evolution, history, biology, breeds, behavior, training, competition, health, and care—all gathered into an acc
The first written use of the word "sniper" was in a soldier's letter from India in 1773, and in fact, the slaying of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 by an enemy archer may well be one of
“Bobby Clampett is one of the most knowledgeable golfing minds in the game.”—Tom Lehman, 1996 British Open Champion, 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup team captainImpact has long been calle
Guys don’t wear wolf pelts anymore, but not much else has changed in the world of men’s clothes:the right suit, or tie, or shirt, or shoes still projects mystery, erotic potential,
In this wonderful compendium, Christopher Winn gives a tour of the four provinces of Ireland---Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Ulster. Find out where dreams were inspired, ideas were born, and where
In the fifty years since his death in 1957 Humphrey Bogart has firmly established his position as one of the iconic figures in the history of cinema, a star of the same magnitude as Monroe, Gable or
Over the past century, America's Eagle Scouts have earned a reputation for service, virtue, and leadership that is recognized throughout the world. But few people realize the full extent to which Eag
The Peloponnesian War, the epic struggle between Athens and Sparta, occupies a vital part in military history because of the enormous military and political changes it inspired. In this brilliant boo
Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World describes the combat techniques of soldiers in Europe and North America from 1500 to 1763. The book explores the unique tactics required to win battles i
