History

Historical Dictionary of Mongolia

by Alan J.K. Sanders

The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Mongolia greatly expands on the previous edition through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 1000 cross-referenced dictionary entries...

Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877

by Eric Foner

This "masterful treatment of one of the most complex periods of American history" (New Republic) made history when it was originally published in 1988. It redefined how Reconstruction was viewed by historians...

The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran

by Robin Wright

Robin Wright has reported from over 120 countries for many leading news organizations, but her perceptive coverage of Iran has garnered her the most respect and praise among her colleagues. In The Last Great...

The Process: 1,100 Days that Changed the Middle East

by Uri Savir

"Meet your Enemy Number One," a nervous Norwegian diplomat said to Uri Savir, the young director-general of Israel's Foreign Ministry, as he introduced him to Abu Ala, one of Yasser Arafat's top aides. They...

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts About the English Countryside

by Ruth Binney

"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about the English Countryside" explores the flora and fauna, customs and traditions that give the English countryside its unique charm and special identity. From the standing stones...

Discos and Democracy: China in the Throes of Reform

by Orville Schell

In this arresting chronicle of one tumultuous year in China's love-hate relationship with the West, Orville Schell brings us a revealing analysis of the Chinese reform movement.

Of Khans and Kremlins

by Katherine E. Graney

Of Khans and Kremlins is the first scholarly book in English to fully examine the effort made by the leadership of the Russian republic of Tatarstan to build and retain state sovereignty in the post-Soviet period....

Embracing Israel/Palestine: A Strategy to Heal and Transform the Middle East

by Michael Lerner

A major modern conundrum is how the Arab/Israel conflict remains unresolved and, seemingly, unresolvable. In this inspirational book, Rabbi Michael Lerner suggests that a change in consciousness is crucial....

Awakenings in America and the Jesus People Movement

by Kent Allan Philpott & Katie L C Philpott

America's three great awakenings are well known and documented. Kent Philpott, a hippie preacher in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury District from 1967 to 1970, makes the case that the Jesus People Movement is...

The Wounded Warrior Handbook: A Resource Guide for Returning Veterans

by Don Philpott

The typical wounded soldier must complete and file 22 forms following an active-duty injury. To many soldiers and their families coping with the shock and reality of the injuries, figuring out what to do next-even...

No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah

by Bing West

"This is the face of war as only those who have fought it can describe it."–Senator John McCain

Fallujah: Iraq’s most dangerous city unexpectedly emerged as the major battleground of the Iraqi insurgency....

The Bloody Forest: Battle for the Hurtgen: September 1944-January 1945

by Gerald Astor

For nearly five months, starting in mid-September 1944, American GIs battled for the Hurtgen Forest, a 50-square mile tract of extremely inhospitable terrain.

War, Violence, and Population

by James Tyner

Grounded in theory and research, this book offers a spatial perspective on how and why populations are regulated and disciplined by mass violence and why these questions matter for scholars concerned about social...

Highland Ponies and Some Reminiscences of Highlandmen

by John M. MacDonald

Originally published in the early 1900s. This is the best of very few books ever published on Highland Ponies. The illustrated contents include detailed chapters on: Island Ponies - The Ponies of Skye - Of Uist...

Practical Trapping - A Description of the Methods in Vogue for the Destruction of Vermin

by W. Carnegie

This early works is an informative look at the subject of Trapping. Contents include: Rabbits, Hares, Wood Pigeons and Winged Vermon, Ground Vermin, Permanent Traps, Rats, Moles, Voles, Mice & Sparrows, The...

Tales From The Front Line: D-Day

by Jonathan Bastable

"Tales From the Front Line: D - Day" is a chronicle of the build-up and aftermath of the most decisive battle of World War II, told through the tales of the participants who recorded their experiences in letters...

A Line in the Sand: Canadians at War in Kandahar

by Ray Wiss

An impassioned insider's view of the Canadian soldier's war in Afghanistan and why it matters. A Line in the Sand takes up where the bestselling FOB Doc left off-this time, with a focus on the Canadian soldier...

Chocolate Wars

by Deborah Cadbury

The extraordinary and dramatic story of the chocolate pioneers-as told by one of the descendants of the Cadbury dynasty-ending with Kraft's recent takeover of the empire. With a cast of characters straight from...

Maine: An Annotated Bibliography

by Christian P. Potholm

Maine: An Annotated Bibliography is a look at the Maine Experience from its historical, political, social, and literary perspectives. It provides readers an overview of over four hundred books written about...

Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011

by Daniel Branch

On December 12, 1963, people across Kenya joyfully celebrated independence from British colonial rule, anticipating a bright future of prosperity and social justice. As the nation approaches the fiftieth anniversary...