Barber: 563 books

A chronicle of a common man who lived through quite recent and eventful times. He went to many places  and had some uncommon experiences which among other things proved to him that war, in particular, is not the cleverest occupation for mankind. Especially when it is at it’s most absurd

In 1914 the Naval Wing of the Royal Flying Corps was subsumed into the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). With the bulk of the Royal Flying Corps engaged in France, the aircraft and seaplane pilots of the RNAS protected Britain from the deadly and terrifying Zeppelin menace. In 1915 the RNAS sent aircraft...

The recent 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, combined with the threat of significant cuts to the current RAF, have highlighted the importance of Fighter Command in the early days of World War II once more. The role of the “few”, as described by Churchill, during the Battle of Britain...

This selection of 12 stories from Michigan's past explores some of the Great Lakes State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.

30-Second Shakespeare uses the unique approach of the bestselling 30-Second series to grapple with the work and influence of the world’s most famous playwright. This absorbing crash course takes the reader through what we know of his life, then turns to uncoding key concepts, themes and motifs in...

Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice,...

This biography of Terry Fox is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. An active teenager involved in many sports, Terry was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. His right leg was amputated above the knee in 1977. While in...

This biography about Matthew Henson and Robert Peary is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. In 1909, after two failed attempts, Henson and Peary became the first people to reach the North Pole.

This biography about Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first people to conquer Mount Everest, sharing the work, risk, and successes. Both used their fame to help the Sherpa people of Nepal.

This biography of Emily Carr is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. Emily Carr (1871-1945) is one of Canada's most honoured artists. As a female artist in the 1900s, she struggled to make ends meet. Carr tried to capture Canada's spirit by...

This biography of Malala is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. Malala (1997 -     ) was lucky. Her parents knew the value of an education for both boys and girls, so Malala was sent to school and excelled. Today, Malala is known...

This book about The Famous Five is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. Although not as well-known as some other social activists, The Famous Five deserve their place in history for fighting for the rights of women in the early 1900s. They helped...

This biography of Wangari Maathai is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. Wangari Maathai (1940 -     ) formed the Green Belt Movement, an organization that paid poor women to plant trees, in 1977. The movement started in Kenya and...