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In Search of Churchill
A Historian's Journey
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1997
Penetrating . . . beautifully rounds out and humanizes the character of the greatest statesman of the twentieth century. —San Francisco Chronicle
"A multifaceted gem, sparkling with anecdotes and insights about the nature of biography, the challenges and rewards of historical research,...
Twilight of Splendor
The Court of Queen Victoria During Her Diamond Jubilee Year
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2007
Power, pageantry, and pride
Queen Victoria ruled the most powerful empire the world has ever seen, covering one fourth of the earth's land surface, reigning over subjects on every continent, and exercising undisputed mastery of the oceans in between. She was the "Grandmother of Europe,"...
The Sociopath at the Breakfast Table
Recognizing and Dealing With Antisocial and Manipulative People
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2014
Sociopaths can be found in every facet of life: personal relationships, work, school, and family. Most people have been in a relationship or interacted with more than one sociopath in their lifetime, often not recognizing their danger until it was too late. The Sociopath At the Breakfast Table breaks...
by William B. Breuer
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2002
Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer
"A first-class historian."
-The Wall Street Journal
Top Secret Tales of World War II
"A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template."
-Publishers...
Let's Face It
90 Years of Living, Loving, and Learning
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2007
He has been one of the brightest stars in Hollywood, a hard-charging actor whose intensity on the screen has been mirrored in his personal life. As Kirk Douglas has grown older -- he turned ninety in December 2006 -- he has become less impetuous and more reflective. In this poignant and inspiring...
The Innovators, Trade
The Engineering Pioneers Who Transformed America
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2008
A richly illustrated introduction to the engineering triumphs that made America modern
In this age of microchips and deep space probes, it's hard to imagine life before electricity or passenger trains. An astonishing series of engineering innovations paved the way to the twentieth century,...
What Israel Means to Me
By 80 Prominent Writers, Performers, Scholars, Politicians, and Journalists
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2008
Personal and Passionate Reflections on the Land and Its People
"The Mediterranean landscape, the exuberance of the Israelis, the way politics is a matter of life and death there-all these things beguiled me."
-Erica Jong, author
"What does Israel mean to me? Courage. The...
Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature
Growing into the Fullness of Who You Are
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
Dare to Take Ownership of the Wildness and Wonder of Your Truest Self
“Nature is there for you, waiting to reflect your deepest self back to you and to teach you the Creator’s wisdom. A step into nature’s embrace is always a step into a richer, fuller life. The door is wide open; come...
Ain't Too Proud to Beg
The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2010
The first and only definitive biography of legendary Motown group, the Temptations
The Temptations are an incomparable soul group, with dozens of chart-topping hits such as My Girl and Papa Was a Rollin Stone. From the sharp suits, stylish choreography, and distinctive vocals that epitomized...
Making Rumours
The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2012
Inside the making of one of the biggest-selling albums of all time: Fleetwood Mac's Rumours
Fleetwood Mac's classic 1977 Rumours album topped the Billboard 200 for thirty-one weeks and won the Album of the Year Grammy. More recently, Rolling Stone named it the twenty-fifth greatest album of...
Relentless
The Memoir
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2013
The rock-and-roll memoir of one of the world's greatest guitarists
Yngwie Malmsteen's revolutionary guitar style—combining elements of classical music with the speed and volume of heavy metal—made him a staple of the 80s rock scene. Decades later, he's still a legend among guitarists, having...
Led Zeppelin
The Oral History of the World's Greatest Rock Band
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2012
The definitive oral history of the iconic, bestselling rock band Led Zeppelin
With Robert Plant on lead vocal and Jimmy Page on guitar, Led Zeppelin is one of the most iconic, legendary, and influential rock bands in musical history. Tales of their indulgence in sex, drugs, and excess have...
Walking on the Moon
The Untold Story of the Police and the Rise of New Wave Rock
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2010
An unflinching look at the rise of one of the most recognizable names in pop music -The Police
The Police have sold more than 50 million albums, made Rolling Stone's Greatest Artists of All Time list, and finished a triumphant world reunion tour in 2008.
Now British journalist Chris...
Dancing Lessons
How I Found Passion and Potential on the Dance Floor and in Life
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2011
The inside story of the life of Cheryl Burke, TV star, dancer, choreographer, and two-time champion on the top-rated TV hit series Dancing with the Stars
Cheryl Burke has been dancing since the age of four and competing since she was thirteen years old. Over several exciting seasons, she has...