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Knowing What We Know

The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic

by Simon Winchester ...

“A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter . . . . Simon Winchester has firmly earned his place in history . . . as a promulgator of knowledge of every variety, perhaps the last of the famous explorers who crisscrossed the now-vanished British Empire and reported what they found to an astonished world.” — New York TimesFrom the creation of ... Read more

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“A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter . . . . Simon Winchester has firmly earned his place in history . . . as a promulgator of knowledge of every variety, perhaps the last of the famous explorers who crisscrossed the now-vanished British Empire and reported what they found to an astonished world.” — New York TimesFrom the creation of
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Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World

by John Shelby Spong ...

In Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World, bishop and social activist John Shelby Spong argues that 200 years of biblical scholarship has been withheld from lay Christians. In this brilliant follow-up to Spong’s previous books Eternal Life and Jesus for the Non-Religious, Spong not only reveals the crucial truths that have long been kept hidden from the public eye, but also explores what ... Read more

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In Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World, bishop and social activist John Shelby Spong argues that 200 years of biblical scholarship has been withheld from lay Christians. In this brilliant follow-up to Spong’s previous books Eternal Life and Jesus for the Non-Religious, Spong not only reveals the crucial truths that have long been kept hidden from the public eye, but also explores what
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The Complete Works of E. A. Wallis Budge, Vol. 1 (9 Books). Illustrated

Editions of The Egyptian Book of the Dead, Egyptian Myths and Legends, Egyptian Magic, The Babylonian Legends, The Kebra Nagast, and Other Works

by E. A. Wallis Budge ...

The Complete Works of E. A. Wallis Budge, Vol. 1 is a richly illustrated collection of nine classic works by E. A. Wallis Budge, one of the foremost scholars of ancient Egypt and the Near East. Bringing together The Egyptian Book of the Dead, Egyptian Myths and Legends, Egyptian Magic, The Babylonian Legends, The Kebra Nagast, and other influential writings, this volume offers readers an ... Read more

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The Complete Works of E. A. Wallis Budge, Vol. 1 is a richly illustrated collection of nine classic works by E. A. Wallis Budge, one of the foremost scholars of ancient Egypt and the Near East. Bringing together The Egyptian Book of the Dead, Egyptian Myths and Legends, Egyptian Magic, The Babylonian Legends, The Kebra Nagast, and other influential writings, this volume offers readers an
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History of the World in 1000 Objects

by DK ...

Discover how humans created their world from the objects they left behind - from the US Constitution to the first iPhone - in DK's latest history book.From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, such as bowls and hand axes, to high-tech inventions, such as supersonic aircraft, smart devices, and ... Read more

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Discover how humans created their world from the objects they left behind - from the US Constitution to the first iPhone - in DK's latest history book.From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, such as bowls and hand axes, to high-tech inventions, such as supersonic aircraft, smart devices, and
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African History: A Very Short Introduction

A Very Short Introduction

by John Parker, Richard Rathbone ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented. Key themes in current thinking about Africa's history are illustrated with a range of fascinating historical examples, drawn from over 5 millennia across this vast continent. ... Read more

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Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented. Key themes in current thinking about Africa's history are illustrated with a range of fascinating historical examples, drawn from over 5 millennia across this vast continent.
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History

A Very Short Introduction

by John H. Arnold ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
There are many stories we can tell about the past, and we are not, perhaps, as free as we might imagine in our choice of which stories to tell, or where those stories end. John Arnold's Very Short Introduction is a stimulating essay about how we study and understand history. The book begins by inviting us to think about various questions provoked by our investigation of history, and explores the ... Read more

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There are many stories we can tell about the past, and we are not, perhaps, as free as we might imagine in our choice of which stories to tell, or where those stories end. John Arnold's Very Short Introduction is a stimulating essay about how we study and understand history. The book begins by inviting us to think about various questions provoked by our investigation of history, and explores the
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Campus Life

by Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz ...

Every generation of college students, no matter how different from its predecessor, has been an enigma to faculty and administration, to parents, and to society in general. Watching today’s students “holding themselves in because they had to get A’s not only on tests but on deans’ reports and recommendations,” Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz, author of the highly praised Alma Mater, began to ask, “What ... Read more

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Every generation of college students, no matter how different from its predecessor, has been an enigma to faculty and administration, to parents, and to society in general. Watching today’s students “holding themselves in because they had to get A’s not only on tests but on deans’ reports and recommendations,” Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz, author of the highly praised Alma Mater, began to ask, “What
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A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook

by Anthony Bourdain ...

“A true populist, as interested in celebrating the most humble wok-slinger as he is in extolling the superchef. If his sharp eye and his wicked tongue have brought him acclaim, what has kept him in the spotlight is his heart. Like Oscar Wilde, he is a moralist in the guise of a libertine.” —Denver PostThe instant New York Times bestseller and follow-up to Anthony Bourdain’s blockbuster classic on ... Read more

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“A true populist, as interested in celebrating the most humble wok-slinger as he is in extolling the superchef. If his sharp eye and his wicked tongue have brought him acclaim, what has kept him in the spotlight is his heart. Like Oscar Wilde, he is a moralist in the guise of a libertine.” —Denver PostThe instant New York Times bestseller and follow-up to Anthony Bourdain’s blockbuster classic on
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All the Knowledge in the World

The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopedia

by Simon Garfield ...

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice"A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures the... ... Read more

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From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice"A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures the...
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The Hitler of History

by John Lukacs ...

In this brilliant, strikingly original book, historian John Lukacs delves to the core of Adolf Hitler's life and mind by examining him through the lenses of his surprisingly diverse biographers.Since 1945 there have been more than one hundred biographies of Hitler, and countless other books on him and the Third Reich. What happens when so many people reinterpret the life of a single individual? ... Read more

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In this brilliant, strikingly original book, historian John Lukacs delves to the core of Adolf Hitler's life and mind by examining him through the lenses of his surprisingly diverse biographers.Since 1945 there have been more than one hundred biographies of Hitler, and countless other books on him and the Third Reich. What happens when so many people reinterpret the life of a single individual?
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The Other Slavery

The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America

by Andrés Reséndez ...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other ... Read more

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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other
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The Warrior Ethos

by Steven Pressfield ...

WARS CHANGE, WARRIORS DON'TWe are all warriors. Each of us struggles every day to define and defend our sense of purpose and integrity, to justify our existence on the planet and to understand, if only within our own hearts, who we are and what we believe in. Do we fight by a code? If so, what is it? What is the Warrior Ethos? Where did it come from? What form does it take today? How do we (and ... Read more

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WARS CHANGE, WARRIORS DON'TWe are all warriors. Each of us struggles every day to define and defend our sense of purpose and integrity, to justify our existence on the planet and to understand, if only within our own hearts, who we are and what we believe in. Do we fight by a code? If so, what is it? What is the Warrior Ethos? Where did it come from? What form does it take today? How do we (and
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The Hedgehog and the Fox

An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History - Second Edition

by Isaiah Berlin ...

"The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." This ancient Greek aphorism, preserved in a fragment from the poet Archilochus, describes the central thesis of Isaiah Berlin's masterly essay on Leo Tolstoy and the philosophy of history, the subject of the epilogue to War and Peace. Although there have been many interpretations of the adage, Berlin uses it to mark a fundamental ... Read more

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"The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." This ancient Greek aphorism, preserved in a fragment from the poet Archilochus, describes the central thesis of Isaiah Berlin's masterly essay on Leo Tolstoy and the philosophy of history, the subject of the epilogue to War and Peace. Although there have been many interpretations of the adage, Berlin uses it to mark a fundamental
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William Appleman Williams

Learning From History

by Paul Buhle, Edward Rice-Maximin ...

Series series American Radicals
Williams' controversial volumes, The Tragedy of American**Diplomacy, Contours of American History, and other works have established him as the foremost interpreter of US foreign policy. Both Williams and others deeply influenced by him have recast not only diplomatic history but also the story of pioneer America's westward movement, and studies in the culture of imperialism.At the end of the Cold ... Read more

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Williams' controversial volumes, The Tragedy of American**Diplomacy, Contours of American History, and other works have established him as the foremost interpreter of US foreign policy. Both Williams and others deeply influenced by him have recast not only diplomatic history but also the story of pioneer America's westward movement, and studies in the culture of imperialism.At the end of the Cold
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Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives

Mirror, Mirror, for Us All

by Bethanee Bemis ...

Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives takes a public history approach to situating the physical spaces of the Disney brand within memory and identity studies.For over 65 years, Disney’s theme parks have been important locations for the formation and negotiation of the collective memory of the American narrative. Disney’s success as one of America’s most prolific storytellers, its ... Read more

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Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives takes a public history approach to situating the physical spaces of the Disney brand within memory and identity studies.For over 65 years, Disney’s theme parks have been important locations for the formation and negotiation of the collective memory of the American narrative. Disney’s success as one of America’s most prolific storytellers, its
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Louder Than Hell

The Definitive Oral History of Metal

by Jon Wiederhorn, Katherine Turman ...

The definitive oral history of heavy metal music, Louder Than Hell by renowned music journalists Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman includes hundreds of uncensored interviews with the giants of the movement, conducted over the past 25 years.Unlike many forms of popular music, metalheads tend to embrace their favorite bands and follow them over decades. Metal is not only a pastime for the true ... Read more

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The definitive oral history of heavy metal music, Louder Than Hell by renowned music journalists Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman includes hundreds of uncensored interviews with the giants of the movement, conducted over the past 25 years.Unlike many forms of popular music, metalheads tend to embrace their favorite bands and follow them over decades. Metal is not only a pastime for the true
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The World

A Family History of Humanity

by Simon Sebag Montefiore ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A magisterial world history unlike any other that tells the story of humanity through the one thing we all have in common: families • From the author of The RomanovsA Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker, Smithsonian****“Succession meets Game of Thrones.” —The Spectator • “The author brings his cast of dynastic titans, rogues and psychopaths to life...An epic that ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A magisterial world history unlike any other that tells the story of humanity through the one thing we all have in common: families • From the author of The RomanovsA Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker, Smithsonian****“Succession meets Game of Thrones.” —The Spectator • “The author brings his cast of dynastic titans, rogues and psychopaths to life...An epic that
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The Knight in History

by Frances Gies ...

Series series Medieval Life
A magisterial history of the origins, reality, and legend of the knight“A carefully researched, concise, readable, and entertaining account of an institution that remains a part of the Western imagination.” —Los Angeles TimesBorn out of the chaos of the early Middle Ages, the armored and highly mobile knight revolutionized warfare and quickly became a mythic figure in history. From the Knights ... Read more

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A magisterial history of the origins, reality, and legend of the knight“A carefully researched, concise, readable, and entertaining account of an institution that remains a part of the Western imagination.” —Los Angeles TimesBorn out of the chaos of the early Middle Ages, the armored and highly mobile knight revolutionized warfare and quickly became a mythic figure in history. From the Knights
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Data Empire

The Power of Information to Organize, Control, and Dominate

by Roopika Risam ...

BARACK OBAMA’S 2026 SUMMER READING PICKAn NPR, New Scientist, Nautilus, and Next Big Idea Club Best Book of the Month“Here is the new history of mankind demanded by our times.” —Jaron Lanier, author of Who Owns the Future?“A must-read.”—NPR, “15 Books Our Critics Can’t Wait to Read This Summer”“Essential reading for understanding the opportunities and dangers of the technolo... ... Read more

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BARACK OBAMA’S 2026 SUMMER READING PICKAn NPR, New Scientist, Nautilus, and Next Big Idea Club Best Book of the Month“Here is the new history of mankind demanded by our times.” —Jaron Lanier, author of Who Owns the Future?“A must-read.”—NPR, “15 Books Our Critics Can’t Wait to Read This Summer”“Essential reading for understanding the opportunities and dangers of the technolo...
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Tilak Hindi / तिलक

Samrajya Ka Sabse Bada Shatru / साम्राज्य का सबसे बड़ा शत्रु

by Vaibhav / वैभव Purandare / पुरंदरे ...

महात्मा गांधी के आने से पहले अगर किसी ने भारत की आज़ादी की लौ जलाई, तो वे थे बाल गंगाधर तिलक। तिलक को 'लोकमान्य' कहा जाता था, जिसका मतलब है 'लोगों में सबसे ज़्यादा इज़्ज़तदार'। उन्होंने आज़ादी की लड़ाई को सिर्फ पढ़े-लिखे लोगों की बात से निकालकर आम लोगों का आंदोलन बना दिया। उनकी ज़बरदस्त बातें, उनका लगातार काम और उनके बेबाक विचार अंग्रेज़ों के लिए सबसे बड़ी चुनौती बन गए। वैभव पुरंदरे ने अपनी इस कित ... Read more

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महात्मा गांधी के आने से पहले अगर किसी ने भारत की आज़ादी की लौ जलाई, तो वे थे बाल गंगाधर तिलक। तिलक को 'लोकमान्य' कहा जाता था, जिसका मतलब है 'लोगों में सबसे ज़्यादा इज़्ज़तदार'। उन्होंने आज़ादी की लड़ाई को सिर्फ पढ़े-लिखे लोगों की बात से निकालकर आम लोगों का आंदोलन बना दिया। उनकी ज़बरदस्त बातें, उनका लगातार काम और उनके बेबाक विचार अंग्रेज़ों के लिए सबसे बड़ी चुनौती बन गए। वैभव पुरंदरे ने अपनी इस कित
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WWI: Tales from the Trenches

by War History Journals ...

"Stunning stories that weave together the major fronts of WWI into a sweeping narrative." ─ ReviewerThe Great War left millions of civilians and soldiers maimed or dead.Follow in the footsteps of the British, German, and American servicemen as they detail the life and struggles of war in a strange and foreign country. Uncover their mesmerizing, realistic stories of combat, courage, and distress in ... Read more

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"Stunning stories that weave together the major fronts of WWI into a sweeping narrative." ─ ReviewerThe Great War left millions of civilians and soldiers maimed or dead.Follow in the footsteps of the British, German, and American servicemen as they detail the life and struggles of war in a strange and foreign country. Uncover their mesmerizing, realistic stories of combat, courage, and distress in
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The Art of Accelerated Learning: Proven Scientific Strategies for Speed Reading, Faster Learning and Unlocking Your Full Potential

Teaching Today, #4

by Selena Watts ...

Series Book 4 - Teaching Today
Have you ever wondered how you might be able to reach your true potential?Imagine if there was a way to speed up the learning process, giving you a broader knowledge in a much shorter time.You may wonder how some of your friends or colleagues are able to digest information so quickly when it takes you much longer to learn the same content.The good news is that you too can become great at learning ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered how you might be able to reach your true potential?Imagine if there was a way to speed up the learning process, giving you a broader knowledge in a much shorter time.You may wonder how some of your friends or colleagues are able to digest information so quickly when it takes you much longer to learn the same content.The good news is that you too can become great at learning
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From Panem to the Pandemic: An Introduction to Cultural Studies

by Michael Butter ...

Series series narr STUDIENBÜCHER LITERATUR- UND KULTURWISSENSCHAFT
Today, virtually all BA programs in English at German universities place a strong focus on Cultural Studies. However, textbooks that introduce first-year students to the subject are rare, and the few existing ones are too complicated or not comprehensive enough. By contrast, this textbook introduces the key theories and concepts of Cultural Studies systematically and thoroughly. It puts particular ... Read more

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Today, virtually all BA programs in English at German universities place a strong focus on Cultural Studies. However, textbooks that introduce first-year students to the subject are rare, and the few existing ones are too complicated or not comprehensive enough. By contrast, this textbook introduces the key theories and concepts of Cultural Studies systematically and thoroughly. It puts particular
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Now I Know More

The Revealing Stories Behind Even More of the World's Most Interesting Facts

by Dan Lewis ...

Series series Now I Know Series
"Every story in the book is interesting, and Lewis includes a 'bonus fact' at the end of each story, which is a mini mind bender on its own." --BoingBoing"A mind-tickling encyclopedia...Now I Know is a treat in its entirety...an oasis of learning about what you don't yet know...but are glad you found." --Brain PickingsDan Lewis, creator of the Webby Award–winning Now I Know newsletter, is back ... Read more

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"Every story in the book is interesting, and Lewis includes a 'bonus fact' at the end of each story, which is a mini mind bender on its own." --BoingBoing"A mind-tickling encyclopedia...Now I Know is a treat in its entirety...an oasis of learning about what you don't yet know...but are glad you found." --Brain PickingsDan Lewis, creator of the Webby Award–winning Now I Know newsletter, is back
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