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Everything you thought you knew about alcohol's role in society has been watered down. Alcohol's history is a cocktail of stories about mankind-incessantly shaking up traditions, mixing definitions,……続きを見る

Journey to the heart of Appalachia through soul-satisfying recipes, charming personal stories, and stunning images of its natural beauty. Inspired by home-cooked family meals, Seasoned in Appalachia……続きを見る

China is much in the news these days, but it remains oddly opaque to most foreigners, at least partly by design. This book, the longest and most ambitious yet in the Wonders of the World series, is ……続きを見る

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are the most alluring of all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They are also the most mysterious of them all, in every sense of the word. The questions of when t……続きを見る

The Colossus of Rhodes toppled to the ground more than 2300 years ago, after standing upright and intact for just 56 years. And yet it has been inspiring our idle summer dreams ever since. This book……続きを見る

Whether you go to work every day in a laboratory or go to church every day to pray -- or do both -- you are in some sense an heir to the legacy of ancient Alexandria. Alexander the Great founded his……続きを見る

On September 20, 1519, five proud ships crewed by 239 sailors set off to sea from the little Spanish town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. On September 6, 1522, a single ship returned, battered and scarcel……続きを見る

The Pyramids of Giza have been fascinating humanity for more than 4500 years. Who built them? How? And why? And why have so many people been prompted to believe so many weird things about them? Join……続きを見る

For hundreds of years, a woman dictated the fates of men, cities, and empires from the Greek town known as Delphi. This oracle of Delphi listened quietly to the suppliants who came to her from all o……続きを見る

This is a book about the Sistine Chapel, but also a book about so much more. Although it includes the story of how the great artist Michelangelo came to paint the chapel's ceiling and altar wall, th……続きを見る

This book examines the evolution of the Korean film industry, presenting a comprehensive account from the early days of experimental screening to its current period of attracting increased foreign i……続きを見る

Pale Horse is the remarkable never-before-told true story of an army aviation task force during combat in the Afghan War, told by the commanding officer who was there. Set in the very valleys where ……続きを見る

A nostalgic and personal journey through the golden age of British variety club entertainment, by one of its last surviving true legends. In October 1963, Jimmy Tarbuck made his TV debut on Sunday N……続きを見る

'The definitive work on Diego Maradona' The 42 'One of football's greatest stories ... this is the best football book in ages' Goal 'A modern footballing classic' FHM _________________________ Anyon……続きを見る

The history of capitalist development in the United States is long, uneven, and overwhelmingly focused on the North. Macroeconomic studies of the South have primarily emphasized the role of the cott……続きを見る

As the cost of living surged and financial instability gripped the nation, 2024 became a defining year for millions of Americans facing unprecedented economic hardships. Dark Days of the American Ec……続きを見る

The Delta Lowlands, a place of stunning innovation and creativity in music and film, has laid an incredible foundation for American entertainment. Talented singers, producers, and musicians from a n……続きを見る

Bright Leaf Legends: The Crop That Changed the South For nearly two centuries, bright leaf tobacco shaped the economic, agricultural, and cultural landscape of the American South. Bright Leaf Legend……続きを見る

Iran attacks Israel! Is this the spark that ignites the Gog-Magog War? On October 1, 2024, Iran launched its second direct assault on Israel within six months, shattering decades of shadow warfare. ……続きを見る

In 'President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017),' readers are offered a profound glimpse into the evolving landscape of American rhetoric and political commitment. This anth……続きを見る

The edited, annotated New York Times bestselling diary of President Jimmy Carter--filled with insights into his presidency, his relationships with friends and foes, and his lasting impact on issues ……続きを見る

Demystifying Treaty Interpretation" by Andrea Bianchi and Fuad Zarbiyev is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to understand the intricate process of interpreting international treaties. This ……続きを見る

Shepherds for Sale" by Megan Basham is a groundbreaking exploration into the hidden forces shaping modern Evangelicalism in America. With meticulous research and fearless reporting, Basham exposes t……続きを見る

In "President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017)," readers are invited to explore the evolving landscape of American political thought through the compelling lens of inaugura……続きを見る

Are you ready to take a stand? The world is closely watching Israel following a severe conflict with Hamas. As tensions escalate, the potential for a broader regional conflict looms. What implicatio……続きを見る

President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017) offers an unparalleled exploration into the political, cultural, and rhetorical evolution of the United States through its leader……続きを見る

New York Times Bestseller: A "superb" blow-by-blow account of how Tip O'Neill and his colleagues impeached Richard Nixon after Watergate ( Chicago Tribune). Not long after burglars were caught raid……続きを見る

In April 1916, a group of early aviators gathered in the fields beneath the crags and ramparts of Stirling Castle to form what was to become one of the Royal Air Forces most distinguished fighter sq……続きを見る

Jimmy Breslin’s nostalgic, rollicking look back at the worst baseball team in history Five years after the Dodgers and Giants fled New York for California, the city’s National League fans were offer……続きを見る

Near the end of World War II and after, a small-town Nebraska youth, Jimmy Kugler, drew more than a hundred double-sided sheets of comic strip stories. Over half of these six-panel tales retold the ……続きを見る