At the crescendo of the Second Barons' War were the battles of Lewes and Evesham. It was an era of high drama and intrigue, as tensions between crown and aristocracy had boiled over and a civil war erupted that would shape the future of English government. In this detailed study, Richard Brooks unra[...]

New York Times bestselling author Max Brooks returns to the frightening world of zombies versus vampires in his groundbreaking follow up series: Extinction Parade! The subdead were always a joke to the aristocratic vampire race. But now the human race is facing extinction and should they succumb, so[...]

The battle of Solferino, fought during the Franco-Austrian War of 1859, was the largest European battle since Leipzig in 1813. In the presence of three crowned heads of state - Napoleon III of France, Emperor Franz-Joseph of Austria and Victor Emmanuel II of Piedmont-Sardinia (later the King of all [...]

Widely thought to be the greatest American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a true pioneer, both artistically and technically. At a time when reinforced concrete and steel were considered industrial building materials, Wright boldly made use of them to build private homes. His prairie h[...]

Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures - few insect groups fascinate as much or are more immediately recognisable.[...]

Winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

From the author of the acclaimed "Year Of Wonders", a historical novel and love story set during a time of catastrophe on the front lines of the American Civil War. Tells the story of John March, known to us as the father away from his fa[...]

The new novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Geraldine Brooks, author of the Richard and Judy bestseller 'March,, Sunday Times bestseller 'Year of Wonders, and 'People of the Book,. Martha,s Vineyard, 1650s: Bethia Mayfield is a young girl growing up in the tiny settlement of Great Harbor, amid a small [...]

The classic volume by the distinguished modern poet, winner of the 1950 Pulitzer Prize, and recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, showcases an esteemed artist's technical mastery, her warm humanity, and her compassionate and illuminating [...]

Featuring a foreword by David Brooks, This Will Make You Smarter presents brilliant--but accessible--ideas to expand every mind.What scientific concept would improve everybody's cognitive toolkit? This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, posed to the world's most influential thinke[...]

An easy-to-understand, well-illustrated introduction to the clinically-important aspects of microbiology! NOW in full color! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This book provides a comprehensive overview of medical microbiology in a well organized and practical[...]

Provides salespeople with the right words at the right time in every situation. This title presents hundreds of hundreds of time-saving tips and ready-to-use phrases in a quick-access format that's ideal for salespeople on the go. It contains dialogues and scripts for practicing interactions with ex[...]

Written by legendary, award-winning authors, From Slavery to Freedom remains the most revered, respected, honored text on the market.[...]