Research, References and Encyclopedias Books

In April 1945, Soviet forces descended on Berlin in the final phase of the war in Europe. The fighting was intense as soldiers, loyal to the Nazi party or fearful of retaliation, resisted the regime's collapse. This vividly illustrated account delves...

Delve into the chilling lives of history's most infamous psychopaths in this gripping illustrated account. From Edmund Kemper to Aileen Wuornos, John Marlowe presents a curated selection of the world's deadliest criminals, spanning from ancient times to...

The subject matter of  this book adds some welcome texture to an important topic. The Church Times Thisbook breaks into the stale confrontation between atheism and religion. Calling on his experience in industry and his interest in faith and values,...

It is already clear that the COVID-19 crisis will have huge social and economic implications. The Corona Generation considers its effect on the generation currently coming of age: the demographic currently known as ‘Generation Z’. A generation that was...

The Conscience of a Progressive begins where Senator Barry Goldwater’s The Conscience of a Conservative (1960) and Paul Krugman’s The Conscience of a Liberal (2007) leave off. Prof. Klees draws on 45 years of work around the world as an economist and...

A one-stop refresher course in editing fiction, suitable for both new writers and more experienced ones. When to edit, how to edit, why to edit – and when not to edit. The different stages of editing. Checklists, examples, and advice from other writers,...

The veritable tsunami of anxieties that are affecting individual lives, the increasingly dysfunctional nature of society and the potential catastrophes of global conflict and of climate change, have a common cause. The inability of capitalism or the...

Uncover your true self with this captivating personality test box set featuring Carl Jung's insights. The 128-page guide explains Jung's personality psychology, and the accompanying deck of 52 cards forms a personality test. The sleek lidded box includes...

This set comprises an unabridged illustrated edition of Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings, a 50-card deck featuring its inspirational aphorisms, and a stylish card display stand, housed in an elegant box. The classic Japanese text, renowned for...

Art History 101, authored by expert John Finlay, offers a vibrant journey from classical sculpture to contemporary art. Richly illustrated, it spans iconic periods like the Renaissance to modernism, providing insight into art's evolution. Accompanied by...

Michael Brooks against the "Intellectual Dark Web." As the host of The Michael Brooks Show and co-host of the Majority Report, Brooks was a progressive fighter whose work brought people together from around the world. In this, his first book, he lets his...

Out there in the so-called real world the education system is being crushed by the demands of capitalism and, in turn, is crushing those who pass through it, reducing them, diminishing them. The dream of the economic functioning unit. How do we break...

The Afterlife of King James IV explores the survival stories following the Scottish king's defeat at the battle of Flodden in 1513, and how his image and legacy were used in the years that followed when he remained a shadow player in the politics of a...

Advancing Conversations is a line of interview books documenting conversations with artists, authors, philosophers, economists, scientists, and activists whose works are aimed at the future and at progress. The biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey, as the...

Let PopOut Map Las Vegas guide you around this wonderful city. Experience the high-rolling excitement of Las Vegas with this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Las Vegas city map will ensure...

Let PopOut York guide you around this wonderful city. Get to the heart of the historic walled city of York with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, York city map will ensure you...

Let PopOut Map Rome guide you around this wonderful city. Uncover the fascinating city of ancient Rome with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Rome city map will ensure you...

Let PopOut Marrakesh map guide you around this wonderful city. Uncover the exotic charms of Marrakesh with this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Marrakesh city map will ensure you don't miss a...

Let PopOut Lisbon map guide you around this wonderful city. Uncover Portugal's majestic capital city of Lisbon with this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Lisbon city map will ensure you don't...

All the mapping you need to complete the 95 mile (153km) West Highland Way, an official Scottish Long Distance Route from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William. Showcasing the wild beauty of western Scotland, the trail is a journey from the lowlands to...

A joyful, comprehensive, energetically illustrated love letter to the culinary treasure that is Paris, from the bestselling author of Let’s Eat France!   Paris is the second-most visited city in the world—and food-wise, it has no peer. The cafés,...

Explore the art of mindful travel with Kinfolk, the pioneers in “slow living,” their philosophy of simplicity, authenticity, intentionality and community. With nearly 450,000 copies in print, the Kinfolk series has applied this philosophy to entertaining...

Discover wonder.“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”— New York TimesInspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that shot to the top of bestseller lists when it was first published and...

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past decade, you've most certainly heard of Patricia Schultz's groundbreaking 1,000 Places to See Before You Die - the ultimate travel bible. Originally published in 2003 after Schultz spent eight years...

 We’ve all woken up with a start and thought, “What was that? What’s the deal with that rooster? And why do I feel like I’ve seen this all before?” We find dreams (at least our own!) endlessly interesting, but what are they actually saying...

Don’t you just hate people who view karaoke as their chance to shine? Sitting in a chair that’s shorter than anyone else’s? Holding the ketchup bottle over your French fries and the first thing that comes out is red water? Trading bad date stories with...

The president who left the nuclear launch codes in a suit at the dry cleaners. The novelist who put the orange juice outside and the kitten in the refrigerator. The Russian general who left home in full military dress . . . minus his pants. The famous...

Unlock your creativity.An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life.   Nothing is original, so...

The world is calling. Time to answer.   The world’s wonders, continent by continent: A trek through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. A sunrise balloon safari over the Masai Mara. Canyon de Chelly. The sacred festivals of Bhutan...

A lighthearted collection of homespun wisdom from dinosaurs, featuring beautifully painted scenes from the New York Times bestselling Dinotopia books by author James Gurney.As the original dominant species on planet Earth, what advice...

From Mothman to the Mongolian Death Worm, Shellycoat to Simurgh, Nessie to even Ningyo, this charming and creative collection of cryptids will fascinate readers for years to come. Cryptids, Creatures & Critters: A Manual of Monsters and...

Capture the hits and misses of your latest pickleball match in style with this perfect match tracker for picklers everywhere.Whether you are working on your dink or fine tuning your lobs, Pickleball: Match Tracker is a logbook made for helping you become...

Discover the ins and outs of the economy with this engaging, informative, and easy-to-navigate 2nd edition guide with all-new entries and updates.Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of economics into tedious discourse that would put even...

The world's most famous gay icons share everything you need to know about life in this bright and lively illustrated book of pithy preambles and indispensable quotes from Liza to Lil Nas X.If life had its own GPS system, navigating it would be a far less...

Celebrate Return of the Jedi with this deluxe volume that presents incredible photography and concept art, complemented by anecdotes about the film’s production. Drawing connections from the film to contemporary Star Wars storytelling, this book also...

“This book is best for any Yellowstone fan.” —The Hollywood ReporterFor the millions of Yellowstone fans, the official quote book There’s Work to Be Done. captures the advice they live by, the exchanges they remember, and the lines they love to recite...

Take your gardening to the next level…with flowers! After learning how to manage their houseplants and grow their own food, this highly stylized, fully illustrated, modern guidebook teaches reluctant green thumbs to brighten up their gardens with flowers...

Learn the secrets and stories of more than 60 characters from the wizarding world, including all eight Harry Potter and three Fantastic Beasts films, in this official guide exploring how the beloved characters were adapted for the films.Harry Potter: The...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST COOKBOOK OF FALL 2023 BY FOOD & WINE, DELISH, and TASTING TABLEOver 100 easy-to-follow recipes that teach you how to learn from your mistakes and become a better cook, from the culinary genius who created the...

The ultimate guide to becoming an expert player of no limit hold’em poker from one of the game’s “premier players” (Erik Seidel, World Series of Poker winner) Phil Gordon.Poker is hotter than ever, with tens of millions of fans dealing in, logging on,...

From Mental Floss, the premier destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the the world of words! You’ll discover the surprising (and sometimes very dark) origins of common terms, a guide to quirky old-timey words, a timeline of popular slang,...

Uncle John is back with the 36th annual Bathroom Reader, an all-new collection of entertaining articles that explore the weird and wonderful world we live in.In this 36th edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader, longtime fans and new readers alike...

Discover why you were always afraid of a monster under your childhood bed, why people truly believe in their “lucky” lotto numbers, and more with hundreds of quick facts, research-based explanations, and challenging quiz questions on everything from the...

Discover the secrets of Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro’s stop-motion masterpiece Pinocchio through stunning unseen art and incisive commentary from the filmmaker and his collaborators.Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro...

JANUARY 1 1958 Johnny Cash plays the first of many concerts at San Quentin State Prison, California. It had become traditional for the prison to stage a New Year’s Day musician’s union extravaganza for the 4,000 inmates, and it just so happened that...

Breakthrough Sudoku introduces groundbreaking, easy-to-learn-and-understand processes for playing Sudoku puzzles—regardless of difficulty, and in substantially less time—that will enable players to break through any barriers they are experiencing to...

Defend yourself and protect your assets in a lair that feels as real and alive as your monsters with advice from Keith Ammann, author of The Monsters Know What They’re Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters. The world is a dangerous place—especially...