“100 Great Journeys”
A spectacularly opulent relic of royal wealth and power comes alive in Versailles. Highlighting the château’s vibrant, tumultuous past, the book covers everything from its metamorphosis from humble hunting lodge to palace, to the dismantling of its collections during the French Revolution and its restoration and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site today. In […]
“101 reasons for a Citizen’s Income”
Arguments for Giving Everyone Some Money. 101 Reasons for a Citizens Income offers a short, accessible introduction to the debate on a Citizens Income, showing how a universal, unconditional income for every citizen would solve problems facing the UKs benefits system, tackle poverty, and improve social cohesion and economic efficiency. For anyone new to the […]
“102 Things to Do in Summer”
Here at last – the perfect book for the hot(-ish) season. With his customary wit, charm and invention, Alex Quick walks the reader through 102 summery activities, ranging from the simple (Make a Sand Sculpture) to the more challenging (Build a Tree House); from the familiar (Go Cockling) to the exotic (Hold a Luau). Quick’s […]
“1079. The overwhelming force of Dyatlov Pass”
Height 1079 was the name of the mountain where the nine members of the Dyatlov trekking group perished in 1959. The bizarre circumstances of their death and the ensuing frenzy surrounding the incident brought to attention the original name given to the place by the local Mansi people – Kholat Syakhl, or Dead (Barren) Mountain. […]
“13 Things That Don’t Make Sense: The Most Intriguing Scientific Mysteries of Our Times”
Science starts to get interesting when things don´t make sense. Even today there are experimental results that the most brilliant scientists can neither explain nor dismiss. In 13 Things That Don´t Make Sense Michael Brooks meets thirteen modern-day anomalies that may become tomorrow´s breakthroughs. Is ninety six per cent of the universe missing? If no […]
“1421: The Year China Discovered The World”
On 8 March 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China. The ships, some nearly five hundred feet long, were under the command of Emperor Zhu Di’s loyal eunuch admirals. Their orders were “to proceed all the way to the end of the earth”. The voyage would last for two […]
“1864”
The forgotten war that shaped modern Europe “We are right in the thick of it, shells flying overhead and every day another man is wounded … I´m on outpost duty tonight and only God knows if I´ll get through it unharmed. I have as much of a chance as the next man.” – Private Niels […]
“A Beginner’s Guide to the Path of Ascension”
This volume covers the basics of ascension clearly and completely, from the spiritual hierarchy to the angels and star beings, in Dr. Stone’s easy-to-read style. From his background in psychology he offers a unique perspective on such issues as karma, the transcendence of the negative ego, the power of the spoken word and the psychology […]
“A Brief Guide to Judaism”
Theology, history and practice. How and why Judaism became one of the world´s great faiths The Jewish religion is on of the major faiths of the world yet one of the least understood. In a wide ranging and accessible guide for the general reader, Rabbi Naftali Brawer outlines the major themes and history of over […]
“A Brief History of Medieval Warfare”
The rise and fall of English supremacy at arms, 1314-1485 For over 150 years, from 1314 to 1485, England fought an almost continuous war with her neighbours. This period saw the unprecedented supremacy of the English armies over those of Scotland and France. Peter Reid proposes that the key to England´s success lay in expert, […]
“A Cold Case of Murder”
The fourth Meg Darcy Mystery. What looks like a simple adoption query turns ugly when PI Meg Darcy begins to probe, and finds that a young mother’s death is still unsolved after eight years. Just who killed the teenage Mom and left her body frozen in a pile of trash? What happened to her baby? […]
“A Gentleman in Moscow”
From the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Civility—a transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel. A Gentleman in Moscow immerses us in another elegantly drawn era with the story of Count Alexander Rostov. When, in 1922, he is deemed an […]
“A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000 – 323 BC”
This book presents a clear, concise history of the extraordinary multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East. Bestselling narrative of the complex history of the ancient Near East Addresses political, social, and cultural developments Contains in-depth discussion of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh Includes numerous maps, illustrations, and […]
“A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters”
A stowaway aboard Noah´s Ark gives us his account of the Voyage – a surprising, subversive one, quite unlike the official version – which explains a lot about how the human race has subsequently developed. A guest lecturer on a cruise ship in the Aegean has his work interrupted by a group of mysterious visitors […]
“A Little Princess”
Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin’s. Her father was immensely rich and she became “show pupil” – a little princess. Then her father dies and his wealth disappears, and Sara has to learn to cope with her changed circumstances. Her strong character enables her to fight successfully against […]
“A Necessary Evil”
India, 1920. Captain Sam Wyndham is visiting the kingdom of Sambalpore, home to diamond mines and the beautiful Palace of the Sun. But when the Maharaja’s eldest son is assassinated, Wyndham realises that the realm is riven with conflict. Prince Adhir was unpopular with religious groups, while his brother – now in line to the […]
“A People’s History of the United States”
Library Journal calls Howard Zinn’s iconic A People’s History of the United States “a brilliant and moving history of the American people from the point of view of those…whose plight has been largely omitted from most histories.” Packed with vivid details and telling quotations, Zinn’s award-winning classic continues to revolutionize the way American history is […]
“A Rising Man”
India, 1919. Desperate for a fresh start, Captain Sam Wyndham arrives to take up an important post in Calcutta’s police force. He is soon called to the scene of a horrifying murder. The victim was a senior official, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to leave India – or else. With […]
“A Sense of Estonia”
Fred Jüssi is a beloved naturalist, whose name and voice are known to every Estonian. In this book he writes about the forest and the sea, about flora and fauna, the sky, and the earth beneath our feet. This book is a bow of respect of Estonia.
“A Tale of Two Cities”
The complete work + comprehensive study guide It was the time of the French Revolution — a time of great change and great danger. It was a time when injustice was met by a lust for vengeance, and rarely was a distinction made between the innocent and the guilty. Against this tumultuous historical backdrop, Dickens’ […]
