jake - History 1

The best queer history book you'll read this year. LONGLISTED FOR THE BREAD & ROSES AWARD Shoulder to Shoulder is a love letter to the LGBTQ+ pioneers of solidarity and coalition. Offering a new glo……続きを見る

A narrative sequence of lyric poems reimagining Joan of Arc as a framework for queer identity, transformation, and poetic voice. Collapsing biography and autobiography, the poetry of Jake Rose’s deb……続きを見る

A darkly comic sequel to Tokyo Vice that is equal parts history lesson, true-crime exposé, and memoir. It’s 2008, and it’s been a while since Jake Adelstein was the only gaijin crime reporter for th……続きを見る

NOW A MAX ORIGINAL SERIES. A riveting true-life tale of newspaper noir and Japanese organized crime from an American investigative journalist who "pulls the curtain back on ... [an] element of Japan……続きを見る

A riveting true-life tale of newspaper noir and Japanese organised crime from an American investigative journalist. Now a Max Original Series on HBO Max ---------- EITHER ERASE THE STORY, OR WE'LL E……続きを見る

Among You is the gripping real-life story of a soldier serving on the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan, and an unforgettable, unflinching account of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. ……続きを見る

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city where continents meet and cultures converge, creating a tapestry of experiences that is nothing short of mesmerizing. This comprehens……続きを見る

"Citizen Kane does Adventureland." ーThe Washington Post The outlandish, hilarious, terrifying, and almost impossible-to-believe story of the legendary, dangerous amusement park where millions were ……続きを見る

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of the deadliest battles of the Afghanistan war, acclaimed by critics as a classic. ‘A mind-boggling, all-too-true story of he……続きを見る

Traces the shifting dynamics within leftist activism in 1970s and ’80s Europe and its experiments in art, life, and politics. The Ruin Dwellers takes readers into the urban spaces of youth revolts d……続きを見る

"A colorful, accurate, fast romp through some of the remaining mysteries of what was once the American Frontier." ー The Salem Statesman Journal Foreword by New York Times –bestselling author John ……続きを見る

Nights in Gold Satin is the story of a momentous time in football for both Wolverhampton Wanderers and the wider game. The groundbreaking ‘floodlit friendlies’ of the 1950s would be the catalyst for……続きを見る

Pink Triangle Legacies traces the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge and emblem of discrimination into a widespread, recognizable symbol of queer activism, prid……続きを見る

A writer's quest to understand the deep past and uncertain future of his homeland. After inheriting the miner's safety lamp that belonged to his great-grandfather, Jake Morris-Campbell sets out on a……続きを見る

A SEQUÊNCIA DO LIVRO QUE INSPIROU A SÉRIE TOKYO VICE DA HBO. Tokyo noir é uma jornada de alta voltagem por salões de pachinko a empresas de fachada da yakuza. Neste relato de fatos verídicos com for……続きを見る

The history of capitalism in Egypt has long been synonymous with cotton cultivation and dependent development. From this perspective, the British occupation of 1882 merely sealed the country's fate ……続きを見る

Making New Music in Cold War Poland presents a social analysis of new music dissemination at the Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music, one of the most important venues for East……続きを見る

Welcome to The Little Book of Oasis Insults, now kindly p*ss off. Or stay - if you've got the backbone to handle some of the most savage, side-splitting, and downright brutal takedowns ever unleashe……続きを見る

Have you heard that racism requires more than just prejudice, but also "power"? Have you been told the dictionary definition of racism isn't correct? Where did this all come from? And why is it bein……続きを見る

Conservation of Twentieth-Century Furniture provides comprehensive and accessible coverage of the materials and techniques that are encountered in furniture of this century. After putting the design……続きを見る

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient China with "Ancient History of China: The Shang and Jade Dynasty." Journey back in time to the dawn of Chinese civilization, where the powerful S……続きを見る

Mack Chase er søn af en fattig kulminearbejder fra Pennsylvanien, men selv er han fast besluttet på at rejse sig af kulstøvet og blive til noget. Det er i Californien, de store penge kan tjenes. Her……続きを見る

"Mayan Civilization: From Glyphs to Gods - A Journey Through Ancient Mesoamerica" is a captivating exploration of the world of the ancient Maya. This book takes you on a thrilling adventure through ……続きを見る

Jake's Madrid travel guide invites you on an enthralling journey through the heart of Spain. This comprehensive guide unravels the cultural riches, historical landmarks, and vibrant modern attractio……続きを見る

During Brexit, political questions were continually framed in emotional terms. The referendum was presented as a conflict between reason and resentment, fear and hope, heads and hearts. The Leave vo……続きを見る

A beguiling collection of poetry inspired by tarot, exploring human experiences and relationships. In Jake Arthur's second collection, a tarot reader invites us to a reading over tea. Vivid scenes a……続きを見る

The true story of the 101st Airborne Division's most notorious squad of combat paratroopersーthe inspiration for the classic WWII film, The Dirty Dozen. Since World War II, the American public has l……続きを見る

"As you know 'blood clot' means blood cells coming together to form a strong clot that forms and sticks together to keep the wound sealed enabling it to repair. The Parachute Regiment's 'blood clot'……続きを見る

Este relato autobiográfico describe momentos cómicos y algunos divertidísimos, pero también contiene memorias sumamente conmovedoras y tristes. Incluyen el momento cuando un soldado raso se desmayó ……続きを見る

During the late twentieth century, the number of museums in the UK dramatically increased. Typically small and independent, the new museums concentrated on local history, war and transport. This boo……続きを見る