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Stormtroopers
A New History of Hitler's Brownshirts
The first full history of the Nazi Stormtroopers whose muscle brought Hitler to power, with revelations concerning their longevity and their contributions to the Holocaust Germany’s Stormtroopers engaged in...
Croatia
A History from the Middle Ages to the Present Day
Fourth Edition, 4
In this updated edition of his acclaimed history, Marcus Tanner takes us from the first Croat principalities of the Early Middle Ages through to the country’s independence in the modern era “Full of...
On the Trail
A History of American Hiking
The first history of the American hiking community and its contributions to the nation’s vast network of trails In the mid-nineteenth century urban walking clubs emerged in the United States. A little more...
A Child of the Century
A classic memoir by one of the greatest American screenwriters, Ben HechtNamed to Time’s list of All-Time 100 Nonfiction Books, which deems it “the un-put-downable testament of the era’s great...
Ben Hecht
Fighting Words, Moving Pictures
A vibrant portrait of one of the most accomplished and prolific American screenwriters, by an award-winning biographer and essayistHe was, according to Pauline Kael, “the greatest American screenwriter.” Jean...
The People’s Revolt
Texas Populists and the Roots of American Liberalism
An engaging and meticulously researched history of Texas Populism and its contributions to modern American liberalism“A work of deep research and profound wisdom that adds a critical dimension to our...
Slowdown
The End of the Great Acceleration—and Why It’s Good for the Planet, the Economy, and Our Lives
The end of our high-growth world was underway well before COVID-19 arrived. In this powerful and timely argument, Danny Dorling demonstrates the benefits of a larger, ongoing societal slowdown Drawing from...
The Bonds of Womanhood
"Woman's Sphere" in New England, 1780-1835
This Veritas edition of Nancy Cott’s acclaimed study includes a new introduction by the author, situating the work for a new generation of readers. “Elegant and convincing. . . . Better than any other work available,
Einstein on the Run
How Britain Saved the World's Greatest Scientist
A "highly readable" (Wall Street Journal) account of the role Britain played in Einstein's life—first by inspiring his teenage passion for physics, then by providing refuge from the Nazis“A vivid...
Solving Public Problems
A Practical Guide to Fix Our Government and Change Our World
How to take advantage of technology, data, and the collective wisdom in our communities to design powerful solutions to contemporary problems “Bursting with sage, practical advice for public sector officials and...