Browsing: Nonfiction

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A New York Times bestselling author looks to the Gospels, history, and his own journey through the Holy Land to offer profound insight into Jesus’s life and world. “One of the best books I’ve read in years… A must-read” (New York Times bestselling author Mary Karr).

“Exquisite” (Simon Winchester): This history of seafaring explores the science of navigation — and focuses on one of the devices that made it all possible. A “wide-ranging… informative volume” (Library Journal starred review) that presents a cohesive narrative of maritime discovery.

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a sweeping account of combat aviation — from the dogfights of World War I to today’s high-tech warfare. A perfect choice for history and military buffs.

“Fascinating” (Booklist): When, how, and why did early Christians proclaim Jesus to be God? This provocative New York Times bestseller “makes the most astonishing and complex topic in the history of Christianity accessible to every reader” (Elaine Pagels).

This New York Times bestseller is the harrowing history of the quest to establish a US settlement in the wild Pacific Northwest. “A page-turning tale of ambition, greed, politics, survival, and loss” (Publishers Weekly), with over 2,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

The international bestseller that inspired the Academy Award–nominated film: Molly Bloom entertained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and made a fortune as the organizer of a high-stakes underground poker game — until the US government brought her down. With over 5,600 five-star Goodreads ratings!

“Remarkable” (Publishers Weekly): This inspiring true story follows the journey of one American woman who decided to dedicate her life to transforming overseas orphanages. “Heartrending and victoriously uplifting… A must-read” (New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan).

From a New York Times bestselling author: When a newborn infant was left in her care, foster parent Cathy uncovered the shocking and heartbreaking mystery of his origins. An emotional true story with nearly 1,800 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

With over 1,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads: This “gripping” national bestseller (The New York Times Book Review) demonstrates how mitochondrial DNA is the key to understanding the history of the human race. “Sykes has solved some of the hottest debates about human origins” (Publishers Weekly).