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  • Saladin

    The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire

    by John Man ...
    In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings the Muslim hero and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi, author of The Way of Herodotus ).Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. A ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Great Wall

    The Extraordinary Story of China's Wonder of the World

    by John Man ...
    The history of the landmark fortifications constructed during the eras of Chinese dynasties—and its everlasting symbolism for the nation.The Great Wall of China is a wonder of the world. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists take the five-mile journey from Beijing to climb its battlements. While myriad photographs have made this extraordinary landmark familiar to millions more, its story ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Terra Cotta Army

    China's First Emperor and the Birth of a Nation

    by John Man ...
    "A virtuoso historical investigation" of the discovery and history of the sculptures of the first emperor of China's army ( Kirkus Reviews) .The Terra Cotta Army is an account of one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. Over seven thousand life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the mausoleum of the first emperor of China'and each figure was individually carved ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

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    Saladin

    The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire

    by John Man ...
    Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 16 min

    In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi).Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. A ruthless defender of his faith and leader, he ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    Go-Givers Sell More

    by Bob Burg, John Mann ...
    Narrated by Bob Burg, John Mann ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 47 min

    Applying the lessons of the bestselling parable The Go-Giver to real-world situationsThe Go-Giver took the business world by storm with its message that giving is the most fulfilling and most effective path to success. It has inspired more than 125,000 readers—but some have wondered how the story's lessons stand up to the tough challenges of everyday, real-world business.Now Bob Burg and John ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    The Go-Giver

    A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

    by Bob Burg, John Mann ...
    Narrated by Bob Burg, John Mann ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 54 min

    “Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving. . . . Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Desperate to land a ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Genghis Khan

    Life, Death, and Resurrection

    by John Man ...
    "A thrilling account" of the brilliant, ruthless founder of the Mongol Empire ( The Guardian).Genghis Khan is one of history's immortals, alive in memory as a scourge, hero, military genius and demigod. To Muslims, Russians, and westerners, he is a murderer of millions, a brutal oppressor. Yet in his homeland of Mongolia he is the revered father of the nation, and the Chinese honor him as the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Marco Polo

    The Journey that Changed the World

    by John Man ...
    "I have read everything written on Marco Polo, and John Man's book is, by far, my favorite work on the subject. It's not only an over-due and important historical study, it's an entertaining ride every step of the way." — John Fusco, Creator of the Netflix original series Marco PoloGo behind the Netflix original series Marco Polo with the true story of the world’s most famous traveler.In 1271, a ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Samurai

    The Last Warrior: A History

    by John Man ...
    The definitive history of the Samurai, by acclaimed author of Ninja: 1,000 Years of the Shadow Warrior"One could ask for no better storyteller or analyst than John Man." —Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Jerusalem: The BiographyThe inspiration for the Jedi knights of Star Wars and the films of Akira Kurosawa, the legendary Japanese samurai have captured modern imaginations. Yet with these elite ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Conquering the North

    China, Russia, Mongolia: 2,000 Years of Conflict

    by John Man ...
    A panoramic history of the roots of China and Mongolia’s historic rivalry—and why it matters today.The Great Wall of China—stretching from the arid rises of Gansu province to the cold waters of the Bohai Sea—remains an enduring symbol of Chinese might. And yet for all its grandeur, the Wall also marks a vulnerability: an ever-present reminder of old battlelines and never-ending tension with China ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Kublai Khan

    by John Man ...
    In Xanadu did Kubla KhanA stately pleasure dome decreeKublai Khan lives on in the popular imagination thanks to these two lines of poetry by Coleridge. But the true story behind this legend is even more fantastic than the poem would have us believe. He inherited the second largest land empire in history from his grandfather, Genghis Khan. He promptly set about extending this into the biggest ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Contemporary American Literature: Bibliographies and Study Outlines

    by John Matthews Manly ...
    This book is intended as a companion volume to Contemporary British Literature; but the differences between conditions in America and in England have made it necessary to alter somewhat the original plan. In America today we have a few excellent writers who challenge comparison with the best of present-day England. We have many more who have been widely successful in the business of making novels, ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus