Tony: 3662 books

Communism's rise and eventual fall in Eastern Europe is one of the great stories of the 20th century. Within this context, the Russian Revolution's role and legacy overshadows all else. In Was Revolution Inevitable?, former British Ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton has gathered essays by leading...

Why does an ancient Egyptian obelisk celebrating the god of the sun stand in the centre of St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the home of the Pope and the heartland of Catholicism? Taking this mysterious fact as his starting point, Tony Sunderland examines the history of religious belief in an attempt...

Tony Wright's Very Short Introduction to British Politics is an interpretative essay on the British political system, rather than an abbreviated textbook on how it currently works. He identifies key characteristics and ideas of the British tradition, and investigates what makes British politics distinctive,...

Tony Wright's Very Short Introduction to British Politics is an interpretative essay on the British political system, rather than merely an abbreviated textbook on how it currently works. He identifies key characteristics and ideas of the British tradition, and investigates what makes British politics...

The vast Navajo Tribal Park on the border of Arizona and Utah stars in dozens of Hollywood movies, but its true attractions remain largely hidden to visitors. Award-winning journalist, author, and frequent National Public Radio and New York Times contributor Tony Perrottet uncovers its treasures.

EQUIP YOUR CHILD FOR LIFE Raising children is such an important responsibility; and it’s a shame that we are not doing more as a society to help parents get it right. The result is that our society is at a crossroad and our children are leaving home without the life-tools they need to make it in...

The surprising story of Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, and the scrappy band of rebel men and women who followed them. Most people are familiar with the basics of the Cuban Revolution of 1956–1959: it was led by two of the twentieth century’s most charismatic figures, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara;...

The Grand Tour: the cultural rite of passage from London to Paris, Berlin, Venice, Florence, Rome, and down to the boot of Italy, which linked the Continent’s most spectacular artistic treasures Sex and travel have always been intertwined, and never more so than on the classic Grand Tour...

The Rockefellers were the prime movers behind the creation of Wyomings Grand Teton National Park. Come explore what all that money bought with award-winning journalist, author, and frequent National Public Radio and New York Times contributor Tony Perrottet.

The Union Pacific Railroad opened the immensity of the American West to Gilded Age adventurers. Award-winning author and frequent New York Times and National Public Radio contributor Tony Perrottet retraces the first transcontinental train trip and recaptures the spirit of 1869.

The ninth volume in the Practical Survival Series provides an extensive look at the essential recovery, survival and emergency items that every traveler should carry. Accompanied by real-world stories of survival taken from the author's 27 years of teaching fieldcourses, this experientially-based...

Bestselling author and survival instructor Tony Nester delves into recommendations for basic bushcraft gear and tips for increasing your competency in long-term wilderness living. Packed with practical advice taken from the past 27 years of teaching field courses, this manual covers strategies for...

The landscape through which railways run is often the inspiration and reason why people choose to model a particular line. Therefore creating a realistic setting in which to operate your railway is an essential aspect of modelling, yet it is often overlooked or left until the last moment. Creating...

If you are thinking of buying a fountain pen and want some quick information, this is the book for you! It is a very fast read and I have included valuable information and links that will help you get started. I will let you know how I got started with fountain pens, why you should use a fountain...