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A luminous, unsparing memoir of motherhood under strain, this book gathers stories of adopted children marked by fetal alcohol exposure and early trauma, and of one mother’s steadfast, faith-shaped ……続きを見る

In a series of columns published in the African American newspaper the Christian Recorder, the young, charismatic preacher Henry McNeal Turner described his experience of the Civil War, first from t……続きを見る

A SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN STAFF FAVORITE A MARKETPLACE BEST BOOK OF 2025 A BOOKSHOP BESTSELLER A TOP 40 MEMOIR ON AMAZON “A really smart memoir about getting strong, inside and out… this book inspired m……続きを見る

William Adolphe Bouguereau was a follower of classical art and had no wish for everything like novelty or the avant-garde. William-Adolphe Bouguereau used ancient themes, making new readings of clas……続きを見る

**#1 New York Times Bestseller A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, AP, THE ECONOMIST, SLATE, THE GLOBE AND MAIL,** SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, AND MOR……続きを見る

**A Harvard Public Health Best Public Health Book of 2024 “This wonderful book is a compass, a blueprint, a mirror, and a friend. Kohli gives language to what many of us feel but can’t yet articulat……続きを見る

From the underworld of zama-zama goldminers to the tragicomic closure of a Cape Town Zoo, from stick fighting to punk rock, game lodges to fruit farms, cricket pitches to mermaids, The Interpreters:……続きを見る

By the time he was nineteen, Frank Schaeffer's parents, Francis and Edith Schaeffer, had achieved global fame as bestselling evangelical authors and speakers, and Frank had joined his father on the ……続きを見る

What if the future had already been imagined-and ignored? This provocative exploration of Nikola Tesla's biography reveals more than the rise and fall of a misunderstood genius. It uncovers a deeper……続きを見る

The instant New York Times bestseller A book for anyone who has ever been told they’re too much, from the global star of Wicked. Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed ……続きを見る

Academy Award–winning director William Friedkin (b. 1935) is best known for his critically and commercially successful films The French Connection and The Exorcist. Unlike other film school–educated……続きを見る

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A special 25th anniversary edition of the beloved book that has changed millions of lives with the story of an unforgettable friendship, the timeless wisdom of older g……続きを見る

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Of all the books about the ground war in the Pacific, [this] is the closest to a masterpiece.”ーThe New York Review of Books “Eugene Sledge became more than a legend wit……続きを見る

A Sunday Times Bestseller The inventor of the World Wide Web explores his vision’s promiseーand how it can be redeemed for the future. Since its invention in 1989, the World Wide Web has changed eve……続きを見る

What happens when you don't fit into the boxes the world tries to shove you into? Born into a world of expectations and silence, Chase Smith an Army veteran, trans man, and blue-collar worker never ……続きを見る

In "Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica," James Boswell intricately weaves personal correspondence with reflective travel narratives, il……続きを見る

In 'Verdi: Man and Musician,' Frederick James Crowest delivers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pivotal figures in the history of opera, Giuseppe Verdi. This work is not merely a biogr……続きを見る

Forged in Fire takes us inside the secretive world of the Australian commandos. 'Prepare to be riveted by this extraordinary account from one of Australia's elite warriors. His firsthand experiences……続きを見る

Granit Xhaka was born in Basel, Switzerland, on September 27, 1992. His father, Ragip Xhaka, brought him into the world. This marks the beginning of the tale of a great captain. Understanding Granit……続きを見る

In seinem SPIEGEL-Bestseller zeichnet der Moskau-Korrespondent der ZEIT Michael Thumann auf atemberaubende Weise den Absturz Russlands in eine zunehmend totalitäre Diktatur und den Weg in Putins imp……続きを見る

In "Galileo," Walter William Bryant presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves the life and contributions of the famed astronomer Galileo Galilei with the socio-political landscape of t……続きを見る

The inspiring and extraordinary true story of Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double David Holmes, the real-life 'boy who lived' - with plenty of behind-the-scenes Potter anecdotes along the way. 'An extra……続きを見る

The reporter who broke the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal reveals how a baseball team could so dramatically descend into corruption, with the never-before-told inside account of a broken managemen……続きを見る

Packed with hard-won wisdoms and gentle truths, this is Miranda’s honest exploration of the lessons she has learned on her journey from illness to recovery 'A bombshell, moving, inspirational. Hart ……続きを見る

In "The Life of Sir Thomas More," William Roper offers a compelling biographical account that weaves together both the personal and professional life of one of early Renaissance England's most influ……続きを見る

From President to Prison is a compelling anthology that explores the transformative journey from power to incarceration, encapsulating a myriad of literary styles ranging from autobiographical narra……続きを見る

In "The Story of Abraham Lincoln," James Baldwin masterfully interweaves historical narrative with incisive social commentary, illuminating the life of one of America's most revered presidents. Bald……続きを見る

In "The Incredible Life of Wild Bill Hickok," Frank Jenners Wilstach presents a captivating exploration of the legendary frontiersman and gunfighter, James Butler Hickok, famously known as Wild Bill……続きを見る

In "An American Patrician, or The Story of Aaron Burr," Alfred Henry Lewis presents a vivid biographical account of one of America's most polarizing historical figures, Aaron Burr. The narrative int……続きを見る

In "Horace Walpole: A Memoir," Austin Dobson presents a meticulously researched account of one of the 18th century's most intriguing literary figures. Blending biographical narrative with critical a……続きを見る