History
Discover the best books on history, the history novel including world, American, and ancient European history. Find top-selling history books and must-reads at our online bookstore.
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Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate Our FutureTaiwan expert Kerry Brown sums up the history of Taiwan and the danger of a Chinese takeover in this succinct and authoritative book. When the bloody Chinese Civil War concluded in 1949, two Chinas were born. Mao's Communists won and took China's mainland; Chiang...
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Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers?Learn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a secret, unbreakable code and helped the US win major battles during World War II in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. By the time the United States joined...
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Where Are the Everglades?Journey into the Everglades--a national park in Florida home to hundreds of species of animals from crocodiles to manatees--in this illustrated book for young readers! From the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories...
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What Happened to Catholicism: The Heresy Behind the Current CrisisIt is clear that since the Second Vatican Council, the Church has been plagued with terrible doctrinal and liturgical confusion that has contributed to the worst crisis in the Church since the Arian crisis, and perhaps the worst in history. This incisive book examines...
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What Do We Know about the Loch Ness Monster?The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the Loch Ness Monster really lurking beneath Scottish waters, or is it just a myth? Find out all that there is to know about the most famous aquatic...
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We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should KnowTwelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here! An ideal nonfiction picture book for 7-10-year-old future activists and changemakers! An inspiring read by best-selling and award-winning Cherokee...
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We Are Heirs of the World's Revolutions: Speeches from the Burkina Faso Revolution 1983-87Our revolution in Burkina Faso draws on the totality of man's experiences since the first breath of humanity. We wish to be the heirs of all the revolutions of the world, of all the liberation struggles of the peoples of the Third World. We...
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We Are Black History Board BookA celebration of Black History for babies and toddlers!We Are Black History Board Book from Mudpuppy is a wonderful introduction to the black leaders and trailblazers who have shaped our world! From the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the incredible...
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Wages for Housework: The Feminist Fight Against Unpaid LaborThe "illuminating, honest, nuanced" (Robin D. G. Kelley) story of a radical campaign to change the way we value work Women do more than three-quarters of all the world's unpaid care work, contributing over $9 trillion to the global economy each year. Dishes don't...
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Vector: A Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical TransformationA celebration of the seemingly simple idea that allowed us to imagine the world in new dimensions--sparking both controversy and discovery. The stars of this book, vectors and tensors, are unlikely celebrities. If you ever took a physics course, the word "vector" might remind...
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Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart: What Art Teaches Us about the Wonder and Struggle of Being AliveBeyond a mere introduction to great art, Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart is about loving to learn what art has to teach us about the wonder and struggle of being alive.Did you know that: Vincent van Gogh's attempt to start an artist's colony...
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Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical VoyageA camera obscura reflects the world back but dimmer and inverted. Similarly, science has long viewed woman through a warped lens, one focused narrowly on her capacity for reproduction. As a result, there exists a vast knowledge gap when it comes to what we...
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U.S. History for Dummies, 5th Edition (+ Chapter Quizzes Online)Explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of the United States history Looking for the essentials of more than 200 years of United States history? Starting at the early civilizations, U.S. History For Dummies covers the growing pains of a new nation. Brush...
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Up, Up, and Away: The History of AviationFlight Through the Ages! A Fun STEM Book for Young Aviators!Prepare for takeoff on an exciting STEM journey with Up, Up, and Away! Join Grandpa Edward and his curious grandkids, Molly and Simon, as they take to the skies to explore the amazing history...
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Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First LadiesIn this New York Times bestseller, the White House chief usher for nearly three decades offers a behind-the-scenes look at America's first families. J. B. West, chief usher of the White House, directed the operations and maintenance of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue--and coordinated its daily...
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Unusual Orcas Island: Ghost Stories and Other Legends from the Gem of the San JuansOrcas Island, Washington has long been celebrated for its rare beauty and colorful history...but for many visitors and locals alike, the feeling that something strange lurks beneath the surface is all too real. Does Sasquatch really stalk the remote woods? Did pirates bury a...
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Tunnel 29: The True Story of an Extraordinary Escape Beneath the Berlin WallA "riveting" (Wall Street Journal) book tells the unbelievable true story of an escape tunnel under the Berlin Wall--the people who built it, the spy who betrayed it, and the media event it inspired. In September 1961, at the height of the Cold War,...
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Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & MonstersSchool Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books--California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books--ALSC The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a...
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Thomas Sankara Speaks: The Burkina Faso Revolution 1983-1987Author: Thomas SankaraPublisher: PathfinderPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 448Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.25dISBN: 9780873489867
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The World's ReligionsThe World's Religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor Huston Smith (Tales of Wonder), is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, as well as regional native traditions.This...
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