History - Reference

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the mind of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century? Look no further than "Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung," a book that has left an indelible mark on history, and it's...

Notable Quotations from Frederick DouglassThis pocket-sized hardcover book contains dozens of quotations from abolitionist, orator, social reformer and statesman Frederick Douglass."No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other enfastened about his own neck."...

Notable Quotations from Malcolm X This pocketsized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist, Malcolm X. "It's freedom for everybody or freedom for nobody." --Malcolm XAuthor: Malcolm XPublisher: Applewood BooksPublished: 08/26/2024Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 6.60h...

READ THE WORLD recommends the three best books on more than 50 countries, taking readers on a trip through Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. The mix of nonfiction and novels - both classic and contemporary - goes beyond books merely set...

A history of illustration from the beginning of popular print to the rise of mass literacy and into today's age of digital media Of all the visual arts, illustration shares a unique relationship with the written word, often serving to visualize, enhance, or respond...

These Lord of the Rings-themed recipes are sure to satisfy Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves...and humans too! If you've ever wondered what a Hobbit, an Elf, or a Dwarf might eat in a day's meals, this cookbook is for you! Whip up some tasty fare with...

Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen--or around the open fire--is reflected in the fascinating objects explored in this book. Written by food writer Jenny Linford in collaboration with the British Museum, Repast focuses on artifacts in the museum's collection--from ancient clay cooking...

Identify the rocks you discover and uncover the stories they hold. What is that rock you've just picked up? Which minerals is it made of, what's unique about it, and what can it reveal about Earth's deeper story? Rocks gives you the tools to...

'I treat the narrative of the Lives as a kind of mirror...The experience is like nothing so much as spending time in their company and living with them: I receive and welcome each of them in turn as my guest.'In the eight lives of...

This elegant Bible edition of the RSV delivers this classic translation in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional accents.The Revised Standard Version (RSV) in the Sovereign Collection reflects its place in the legacy and majesty of the King James Version...

Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior In Company and Conversation began as a school exercise in 1744 for George Washington, who became the first president of the United States of America. Washington copied a translation of these rules by Francis Hawkins', which was first...

"From the editors of Garden & Gun, the award-winning magazine known as "The Soul of the South," comes an illuminating and entertaining compendium of Southern history and contemporary culture"--]cProvided by publisher.Author: Editors of Garden and Gun,David DibenedettoPublisher: Harper WavePublished: 10/24/2017Pages: 400Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.02lbsSize:...

They left Ireland by the boatload to head for America before the Revolution, and settled on the rugged western frontiers of the colonies. The descendants of Scotsmen who had colonized the Irish Kingdom of Ulster, they lived for several generations on Irish soil before...

This vivid diary of life in a Japanese internment camp during World War II examines the moral challenges encountered in conditions of confinement and deprivation.Author: Langdon GilkeyPublisher: HarperOnePublished: 06/17/1975Pages: 272Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 7.98h x 5.36w x 0.65dISBN: 9780060631123About the AuthorGilkey, Langdon: - Langdon...

Simple Sabotage Field Manual by the U.S. Office of Strategic Services is a fascinating historical guide to covert disruption. This manual, once used in World War II, provides ingenious methods for undermining enemy operations with minimal risk. A unique glimpse into the tactics of...

The clearest, simplest guide to genetics ever published Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, this is the perfect introduction to the blueprint of life for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a broad range of fields from the cell...

Grasping complex psychological ideas has never been easier. Transforming complicated ideas into easy-to-understand graphics supported by accessible text, Simply Psychology is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. Covering the key psychological theories from...

Small Unit Raiders utilize advanced tactics known as Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) and Close Quarters Battle (CQB). These tactics prioritize swiftly moving into and out of enemy terrain to destroy, seize, and conduct information warfare.Special Operations Veterans have written from their own...

Discover the incredible history of the Smithsonian as it grew to meet the needs of a nation Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. The English chemist and mineralogist James Smithson never...

Kids can walk with the dinosaurs in this fascinating book vetted by the experts at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. As they read along, kids can use the included handheld light projector and 5 discs with 20 images of dinosaurs! Have you ever...