Much of The Adventures of Augie March takes place during the Great Depression, but far from being a chronicle of deprivation, the first of Saul Bellow’s string of masterpieces testifies to the explosi
From the elegance of stately homes, to the squalor of the slums, this book tells the story of life in Georgian Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions,
From the terror of the trenches to the beaches of Gallipoli, this book tells the unique story of Britain during the first war to touch all corners of the globe. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations
From the beaches of Dunkirk to the air raid shelters in the Blitz, this book tells the story of Britain during the most destructive war of the 20th century. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, ph
A comprehensive history of the Romans in Britain, from Julius Caesar's first invasions and Boudicca's rebellion to the founding of Roman London and the building of Hadrian's Wall. Full of detailed ill
From the Battle of Hastings to the Wars of the Roses, this book tells the unique story of Medieval Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, m
For fans of Laura Lippman and Gillian Flynn comes an electrifying novel of stunning psychological suspense.I am the star of screaming headlines and campfire ghost stories.I am one of the four Black-Ey
Walter Dean Myers explores the world of competitive chess seen through the eyes of a group of middle school kids whose self-published newspaper tells it like it is.Sidney Aronofsky is one of the best
This first volume of the four-volume Kabuki Library collects the first two originalKabuki volumes: Circle of Blood and Dreams. The origin, the foundation of the story . . . The very beginning of the a
The story of Haveloc first appears in the oldest chronicle of the kings of England Britain, Geffrei Gaimar's Estoire des Engleis, and it is found in a substantial number of later accounts of English h
The gripping conclusion to the Legacy of Caliban seriesThe Legacy of Caliban echoes down through the ages, and the secretive mission of the Dark Angels continues: to atone for the sins of their forefa
The worldwide phenomenon from the author of Edge of Eternity.His code name was “The Needle.” He was a German aristocrat of extraordinary intelligence—a master spy with a legacy of violence in his bloo
From one of the leading lights of contemporary Latin American literature--a lush, lyrical, deeply moving story of a young woman whose passion for the early sounds of tango becomes a force of profound
Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was one of the 20th century's leading exponents of collage and assemblage. A connoisseur of an astonishing array of subjects, Cornell's captivation with bygone imagery encom
From the acclaimed author of Ruin Falls and Cover of Snow comes a breathless new novel of psychological suspense about a dark, twisted turn of events that could shatter a family—a read perfect for fan
The second volume of the sweeping epic of a post-apocalyptic world in which humans have been pushed to the edge of extinction by the creatures of fantasy and fable.Times were much different before the
The photography of Carlos Spottorno (Budapest, 1971) points to the major questions of today, from the growth of China to the problems in Latin America and the drama of immigration in the Mediterranean
When Barack Obama was elected in 2008, his foreign policy was at first seen to be the antithesis of that of his predecessor, George W. Bush. Eid Mohamed highlights how in the wake of this change of US
Tired of the fortune hunters who make the rounds of the ballrooms of Mayfair, adventurous Lady Amelia Plume is finding London high society much more exciting since the arrival of Major Lucas Winter, a
Nearly half of adults, including parents of middle-school students, have never heard of the Common Core State Standards, let alone have a working knowledge of what exactly their children face when it
Not since the publication of The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli 500 years ago has a member of the political opposition written so candidly about the strengths and weaknesses of the strongest member of
The thrilling exploits of one of Warhammer 40,000's most iconic charactersYarrick: the very name carries the weight of legend, of great deeds and of wars won for the Imperium. But Sebastian Yarrick, w
This book is a colourful, insightful and affectionate portrait of the Tour de France. A selection of cycling writers share their thoughts on different aspects of the tour: from it's current crop of gr
An Independent and New Statesman Book of the YearBeyond the familiar online world that most of us inhabit—a world of Google, Facebook, and Twitter—lies a vast and often hidden network of sites, commun
Winner of Best in Show at of Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show—the equivalent of an Olympic gold medal, Phillip Johnson explains his thoughtful, sustainable style of creating magical spa
When the body of a red-haired young man is washed up on the shore of the beautiful Isle of Mull, Detective Superintendent Lorimer's tranquil holiday away from the gritty streets of Glasgow is rudely i
A chronological narrative of one of the most destructive storms in US history.Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst hurricanes the United States has ever experienced. At the Tenth Anniversary of this
This is the first overview of the oeuvre of Mario Cravo Neto (1947-2009), taking in his New York photographs of the late 1960s, his pictures of his beloved Salvador and north-eastern Brazil, and his s
A theatrical murder sends classical Athens into uproar.It's the time of the Great Dionysia, the largest arts festival of the ancient world, held each year in honor of Dionysos, the god of wine. But th
For readers of Unbroken, In the Garden of Beasts, and Band of Brothers comes a pulse-pounding, heart-wrenching tale of bravery and brotherhood set against the backdrop of America’s “forgotten war” in
In The Double Life of Fidel Castro, one of Castro's soldiers of 17 years breaks his silence and shares his memoir of years of service, and eventual imprisonment and torture for displeasing the notorio
Her name is legend. Her story, the epic of nations. The Queen of Sheba. A powerful new novel of love, power, and the questions at the heart of existence by the author of the award-winning “brilliant”
The Art & Making of Hannibal: The Television Series is a detailed look at the making of this highly original, critically lauded, and visually stunning series. Released ahead of the start of the 3r
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Boston is your pocket guide to the very best of the city of Boston.See all of the beautiful and historic sites of Boston with our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide. Whether
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide.DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Boston is your in-depth guide to the very best of the city of Boston.See all of the
"A lush, beguiling beauty, like the Ireland of its setting"* about a family losing grip of its legacy: a castle estate on the cliffs of Donegal.*Elisa Albert, author of The Book of D
In the wake of the death of his son Damian, Batman is in danger of losing his humanity. However, the foes of this grief-ridden Dark Knight mean to strike him when he's at his weakest. Has Batman's wor
The bestselling author of The Dante Club takes us deep into a shadowy era in publishing ruled by a forgotten class of criminals A golden age of publishing on the verge of collapse. For a hundred year
A masterful account of the assassins who hunted down the perpetrators of the Armenian GenocideIn 1921, a tightly knit band of killers set out to avenge the deaths of almost one million victims of the
A lively and deeply researched group biography of the figures who transformed the world of art in bohemian Paris in the first decade of the twentieth century In Montmartre is a colorful history of t
