Talking History

Words can change the world by starting new conversations. Abraham Lincoln inspired a nation, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought for women's rights and G...

Reducere. For millennia, scientists thought women were inside-out versions of men, and male anxiety about female sexuality generated ludicrous ideas and perp...

Reducere. It's boys vs. girls when the noisiest, most talkative, and most competitive fifth graders in history challenge one another to see who can go longer...

Reducere. It's boys vs. girls when the noisiest, most talkative, and most competitive fifth graders in history challenge one another to see who can go longer...

The author has spent years talking to terrorists - from Gaza and Afghanistan, to Indonesia and Europe. In this book, he delivers a fascinating jour...

Reducere. Join the conversation as an earth scientist and a Native American elder--wise men from two cultures--explore the natural history of the Lake Superi...

Reducere. This vintage book contains a complete manual on the keeping of parakeets, with information on health, care, and training, talking, and breeding. Wr...

Reducere. Tradition, community, and pride are fundamental aspects of the history of Appalachia, and the language of the region is a living testament to its r...

Reducere. DescriptionTorchy Blane: model for Superman's Lois Lane. Five-foot-three firecracker. Smart, adventurous blonde. Gimme girl. Wry eyes, pouty kisser...

Reducere. The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show featured some of the wittiest, most inspired, and relentlessly hilarious animation ever created. The legendary Jay Wa...

Reducere. DescriptionMuch has been written about landfills and the monumentality of rubbish, but little attention has been paid to "litter, " the small trash...

Reducere. Description"As you read, light bulbs switch on: that's what was going when she recorded that; now I can see where he got that sound."--LA Weekly43 ...

A captivating mixture of memoir, stories from the consulting room, history and science, The Brink of Being is a much-needed, comprehensive look at ...

A captivating mixture of memoir, stories from the consulting room, history and science, The Brink of Being is a much-needed, comprehensive look at ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Supreme UnderstandingIn this book, you'll learn about the history of Black people. I don't mean the history you typically l...

Reducere. In this book, you'll learn about the history of Black people. I don't mean the history you typically learn in school, which most likely began with ...

An anthology of essays by gay men who identify as Radical Faeries talking about the history of the movement and the personal influence it has had i...

A primer on political theory from bestselling author and host of Talking Politics David Runciman.Publisher: Profile Books LtdAuthor(s): David Runci...

Reducere. 25 women. 25 men. Your complete guide to the 50 greatest Brits who ever lived. This book is a survey of the 50 most interesting, important, and imp...

Reducere. In this fascinating look into the history of spiritualism, celebrity psychic Sylvia Browne tells all: what's real, what's not, and how to tell the ...

Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of...

A primer on political theory from bestselling author and host of Talking Politics David Runciman.Publisher: Profile Books LtdAuthor(s): David Runci...

Reducere. Talking to the Moon is an unusual and charming story of a Thoreau-like adventure in remote northeastern Oklahoma. Following his university educatio...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Supreme UnderstandingIn this book, you'll learn about the history of Black people. I don't mean the history you learned in ...

Reducere. The south is known for the beautiful plantations sitting on the front porch talking to family and friends while drinking a tall cold glass of tea. ...

The south is known for the beautiful plantations sitting on the front porch talking to family and friends while drinking a tall cold glass of tea. ...

Reducere. This is the most important and recognized book of the many written by Lydia Cabrera on the history, customs and religious rites of Afro-Cubans.The ...

Reducere. In this book, you'll learn about the history of Black people. I don't mean the history you learned in school, which most likely began with slavery ...

Reducere. American lore has slighted the cowgirl, although at least one can still be found in nearly every ranching community. Like her male counterpart, she...

Reducere. DescriptionThis is the little story of Petra. One of many little stories that make the big history. Through talking about Petra, and the many other...

Reducere. This enchanting anthology of 20 forgotten fairy tales features stories of strong girls from different cultures around the world. Includes a story m...

Reducere. Making wine on Europe's largest active volcano doesn't come easy. Frequent changes in topography, elevation, and weather influence each vintage and...

WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE AND THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION'Endlessly fascinating and enjoyable' Neil MacGregor'A marvellous book...

In this new paperback edition, Engel - a cross between John Betjeman and Victor Meldrew - examines our love-hate relationship with railways. Britai...

Reducere. In his New York Times bestseller, Born to Kvetch, author Michael Wex led readers on a hilariously edifying excursion through Yiddish culture and hi...

Reducere. After English and Spanish, it is the third most common language in North America. Over 22 million people use it to communicate. It has its own beau...

In this compassionate guide, Jerold Kreisman--author of I Hate You, Don't Leave Me--offers a powerful set of tools to help you express yourself, se...

Reducere. Have you wondered what the older generation was hiding when they spoke Yiddish in front of di kinder? Did you know that 'glitch' is a Yiddish word,...

Description"This is a book that was begging to be written. This is the kind of book that demands a future where we'll no longer need such a book. E...

Reducere. WITH A FOREWORD BY TOM BRADY "As a sportscaster and sports historian, Jim's career genuinely stands the test of time. . . . This book is sports his...

Reducere. In the autumn of 1940, two icons of American culture met in Sun Valley, Idaho--writer Ernest Hemingway and actor Gary Cooper. Although ``Hem`` was ...

1986 was a pivotal year in South African history. It was the year of the vigilante, the year of the necklace - but also the year the talking began....

Reducere. A collection of essays that discusses such issues as the media, immigration, the minimum wage and multiculturalism.About the AuthorThomas Sowell is...

Reducere. Have you ever been at a cocktail party when all of a sudden you feel like an outsider in the conversation because you have absolutely no idea what ...

I was born and spent my early years in the West River country of South Dakota. This story is built from the many hours I spent talking with my Moth...

Reducere. "A fascinating and absorbing chapter of New York social and financial history-it is hard to understand why it has never been written before."-Louis...

Reducere. DescriptionThe most complete portrait ever drawn of the complex emotional connection between two of history's towering leaders Franklin Roosevelt a...

Reducere. Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars...

DescriptionThe historical continuity of spinal catastrophism, traced across multiform encounters between philosophy, psychology, biology, and geolo...

Reducere. "Your problem is you have a Russian soul, " Anna's mother tells her. In 1980, Anna is a na ve UConn senior studying abroad in Moscow at the height ...

Reducere. The most wonderful time of the year has its own special meaning for those who grew up in the Queen City. The talking reindeer Pogie and Patter and ...

Reducere. This collection of thirty fascinating stories reveals events that helped make New Jersey what it is today. Authors Fran Capo writes with a comedic ...

Reducere. If you want to discover the history of the Peshtigo Fire of 1871, then keep reading...It's likely true that most people picking up this book have n...

Reducere. If you want to discover the history of the Peshtigo Fire of 1871, then keep reading...It's likely true that most people picking up this book have n...

Reducere. DescriptionBy the Time We Leave Here, We'll Be Friends is the story of four prisoners who must escape from a Siberian gulag overrun by violent gang...

Reducere. On November 1, 1957, traffic officially opened on the Mackinac Bridge. That was the culmination of 70 years of talking and dreaming about a bridge ...

Reducere. Matthew loves to play games with his friends and share his toys with them. But most of all he loves to share the special treasures that remind him ...

Reducere. How was the earth formed, and where did animals come from? Why does the hippopotamus live in water, and why do cats chase rats? Imaginative answers...

Description"Basically, this is the real thing. No rock star contrivance, no intellectual perspective, no master plan for world domination. You're t...

Reducere. Michigan Notable BooksOn November 1, 1957, traffic officially opened on the Mackinac Bridge. That was the culmination of 70 years of talking and dr...

Reducere. In this innovative, performative approach to the expressive culture of the Yaqui (Yoeme) peoples of the Sonora and Arizona borderlands, David Delga...

Reducere. This guide is a collection of thirty fascinating events that helped make Pennsylvania what it is today. From the witches of PA to the Expedition th...

Reducere. These selections from the many writings of Thomas Sowell over a period of a half century cover social, economic, cultural, legal, educational, and ...

Reducere. The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Cubs is a decade-by-decade look at one of baseball's most beloved if hard-luck teams, starting with the fra...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of the Wounded Knee Massacre, then keep reading...The Wounded Knee Massacre is often glossed over i...

Reducere. Everybody loves secrets. We're all fascinated by celebrities, the rich, the powerful, and the famous. When scandals break out we want to read all a...

Reducere. In 1935, as part of the WPA, President Roosevelt created the Federal Writers Project. This was a very ambitious program designed to put unemployed ...

The school for wizardry that keeps its pupils prisoner. A forest which springs up from a single thorn, and a loch that grows out of a drop of water...

Reducere. Speaking of Wagner compiles in a new and highly accessible format celebrated author, lecturer, and Metropolitan Opera commentator William Berger's ...

Speaking of Wagner compiles in a new and highly accessible format celebrated author, lecturer, and Metropolitan Opera commentator William Berger's ...