Browsing: United States

20th Century

The Volunteer

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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).

21st Century

The Fifth Risk

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In this provocative look inside the White House, a New York Times bestselling author argues that executive departments are under attack from within — and that only a handful of civil servants are holding the system together. From a writer called “the leading journalist of his generation” (Forbes).

Drama

Carbon Replacements

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The killer held a knife to her throat—the ultimate decision locked within a dark and deviant gaze.Determined and dedicated, forensic…

American Revolution

The First Conspiracy

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Before the Revolutionary War, a group of soldiers were involved in a plot against George Washington. This book delves into the story — and the beginning of US counterintelligence. “Anyone with an interest in American history will love this book” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston).

20th Century

The Polar Bear Expedition

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During the last days of World War I, a group of US soldiers known as the Polar Bears waged a desperate campaign against the Red Army in the brutal Russian winter. “A wild ride through an American military campaign few know much about” (Booklist).