Next to Shakespeare, Ben Jonson is perhaps the most widely studied Renaissance dramatist. Very few students of literature or drama would not encounter Volpone or Bartholomew Fair in the course of their studies, and there has been a recent resurgence of interest in Epicoene , or the Silent Women amo[...]
"Authorized, intimate, and definitive, Ben Hogan: A Life is the long-awaited biography of one of golf's greatest, most enigmatic legends, narrated with the unique eloquence that has made author James Dodson a critically acclaimed national bestseller.
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One man is often credited with shaping t[...]
Ben Hogan is up with Jack Nicklaus as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He equalled the record of four US Open wins, once won five out of six major tournaments in one season, and is credited with effectively defining the modern game of golf. James Dodson's magisterial biography, written by th[...]
New Year's Day, 2009. Somewhere on the bottom of the world, six teams of adventurers and explorers have gathered to race one another, on foot, to the South Pole. It is the first time that anyone has undertaken such a race in almost a hundred years; the first time since the great Norwegian, Roald Amu[...]
Conquering the Atlantic in the World's Toughest Rowing Race. In January 2006, Olympian James Cracknell and TV presenter Ben Fogle completed the world's most terrifying rowing race. This book is the gripping account of their 49 days on the Atlantic Ocean, a life-changing battle not [...]
Climate change is one of the most hotly debated issues of this century. This book provides a clear, balanced account of the science on climate change, how it is affecting the planet and Australia, and the policy options available to Australia and the world to deal with it.[...]
*Includes an original introduction and biography for each Founding Father.
*Includes pictures of the Founding Fathers and important people, places and events in their lives.
A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is[...]