Browsing: Prehistoric

‘When my heart met yours, it knew.’Some truths are hard to ignore and Elijah Cooper’s truth is that he has…

What were the educational backgrounds of the Founding Fathers? A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist explores the Greek and Roman classics that shaped the nation in this New York Times bestseller. “Immersive and enlightening… A valuable take on American history” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

An investigative work as jaw-dropping as any Dan Brown thriller: After spending 12 years gathering evidence, author Muraresku deciphers the role psychedelics may have played in the origins of Western history and religion. Praised by sources ranging from CNN to Deepak Chopra, this “astonishing” book “presents truly groundbreaking research on many levels” (#1 New York Times bestselling author …

He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. –from the Song of…

When siblings John and Sarah discover they’ve accidentally time-traveled to ancient Egypt, they’ll have to brave scorpions and tomb robbers if they want to make it home! “An engaging, eventful, history-based fantasy with realistic protagonists and an enjoyable, twist-filled plot” (Kirkus Reviews).

This instant New York Times bestseller has already been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture! Discover the remarkable feats of a group of young Jewish women who banded together to fight the Nazis in World War II Poland. “Superbly told… Batalion brings to light half-forgotten tales of astounding courage” (The Economist).

A New York Times bestseller: As a child, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright grew up in the shadow of World War II. In this intimate mix of history and memoir, her “vivid storytelling and measured analysis bring this tragic era to life” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

After the occupation of Poland, Witold Pilecki was sent to Auschwitz — where he spent years covertly reporting Nazi atrocities to the Allies. “Perhaps one of the greatest unsung heroes of the Second World War… This insightful book is likely to be the definitive version of this extraordinary life” (The Economist).

A must-read for military history buffs, this “engrossing” and “absolutely first-rate” account (USA Today) illuminates the decisions that set the course of the Vietnam War. “Brilliant… VanDeMark has made a timeless tale fresh and riveting — and highly relevant” (New York Times bestselling author Evan Thomas).

A New York Times bestselling author mines memoirs, documents, and interviews to create a thorough record of the Vietnam War. “This is a comprehensive, spellbinding, surprisingly intimate, and altogether magnificent historical narrative” (National Book Award–winning author Tim O’Brien).