Browsing: Nonfiction

This “astonishing” true story (Booklist) follows Eve Haas, the daughter of German Jewish refugees, who set out to uncover the secrets of her family’s heritage on a daring voyage across Europe. “Fascinating” (BBC).

“Provocative… Written by a master storyteller” (The New York Times): This eye-opening theoretical history posits that early inhabitants of the British Isles were the first Europeans to reach North America, arriving long before the Vikings. “Richly detailed” (Publishers Weekly).

A witty and entertaining guide to grammar sure to delight wordsmiths! With lessons on the proper usage of semicolons, en dashes, and more, this feisty manual will help readers master the nuances of the English language.

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: Dive into the breathless 90-minute counterterrorism raid that freed 103 hostages after a plane hijacking. A detailed and heart-pounding account of a rescue that captivated the world.

“L’Amour is the kind of storyteller who makes the wolves come out of the woods to listen” (People). Ruthless gunmen, rancorous feuds, courageous heroes — the Wild West comes to life in this gripping series of adventures from an all-time master of frontier fiction!

Based on the true account of a World War II POW who escaped from a Soviet gulag, this book chronicles Clemens Forell’s harrowing, years-long trek across Siberia to regain his freedom. “A story of human courage, endurance, and terror” (The Washington Post).

In this thrilling true story, an itinerant cowboy volunteers for a British air squadron during World War I — and goes on to become a famed flying ace. A “jewel of a war memoir… Exciting, understated, and humorous” (The Wall Street Journal).

A gripping account from a New York Times bestselling author: In 1942, President Roosevelt called upon General William Donovan to form OSS Detachment 101 — a clandestine special forces unit that would spend years in enemy territory during World War II.

Once Hitler’s foreign press secretary, Ernst Hanfstaengl defected and became an asset to Franklin D. Roosevelt. This book offers an unprecedented inside look at the terrifying rise of the Nazi empire.

This “nicely crafted biography” (Kirkus Reviews) tells the story of Jonathan Letterman, who devised innovative medical care techniques during the Civil War. “Stirring… An incisive portrait of the great doctor” (Publishers Weekly).