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Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This award-winning, unabridged guide to the "literature of possibility" surveys 50 of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications, everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.

In the wake of white nationalist attacks, the ongoing debate over reparations, and the controversy surrounding Confederate monuments and the contested memories they evoke, Susan Neiman's Learning from the Germans delivers an urgently needed perspective on how a country can come to terms with its historical wrongdoings. Neiman is a white woman who came of age in the civil rights-era South and a Jewish woman who has spent much of her adult life in Berlin.

Incredible true stories reveal strange new magic in American history in this wondrous first book from the creator of the award-winning podcast The Memory Palace. “One doesn’t often find the words imagination and history in the same sentence. Nate DiMeo has forever woven them together. The...

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Shows us why Sandra Day O’Connor is so compelling as a human being and so vital as a public thinker.”—Michael Beschloss In this remarkable book, Sandra Day O’Connor explores the law, her life as a Supreme Court Justice, and how the Court has evolved and...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A powerful selection of the letters Tom Brokaw received in response to his towering #1 bestseller The Greatest Generation. “When I wrote about the men and women who came out of the Depression, who won great victories and made lasting sacrifices in World War...

In this alternately humorous and horrifying memoir, a Jewish father shleps his reluctant children around Europe on a hard-charging tour of Holocaust sites and memorials in order to impress on them the profound evil of Hitler’s war against the Jews and the importance of combatting genocide.

In the 1930s, Chief William Berens shared with anthropologist A. Irving Hallowell a remarkable history of his life, as well as many personal and dream experiences that held special significance for him. Most of this material has never been published. Because the elderly chief wanted his visitor to understand the Ojibwe world, and because Hallowell was deeply interested in his subject matter and was such a good listener, Berens freely related his dreams and other stories about encounters with powerful beings.

From the award-winning, number one bestselling author of The Cow Book. It is summer, the hay and silage have not yet been made on John Connell’s farm, so he has time to indulge his other great passion: running. John sets off on a marathon run of 42.2 kilometres through his native Longford, the...

Join Con Price as he vividly recounts his adventures from the 1870s to the 1940s, beginning in the heartland of Iowa and South Dakota before embarking on a thrilling cattle drive into the untamed wilderness of Montana. His life was a tapestry woven with unforgettable moments—from gripping cattle drives and encounters with Native Americans to the tumult of cattle wars and the sweetness of frontier romance. - Summary by Gary Clayton

Henry B. James, just 20 years old when he enlisted in the Union Army, found himself at the heart of the Civil Wars most pivotal battles. Thirty years later, he penned a heartfelt memoir that opens with the reflection, Mine was not an exceptional experience, only that of many a boy of ’61, but it may partly answer the question so often asked What did the privates do? Join Ciufi Galeazzi as she brings to life this poignant account of a young soldiers journey through one of Americas most tumultuous times.

Join us as we delve into the captivating world of Sarah Bernhardt, the legendary French actress who graced the stage in some of the most beloved plays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A pioneer in the transition to the silver screen, Bernhardt was celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent but also for her stunning beauty. In this episode, we present her autobiography in English, providing a glimpse into the life of a true theatrical icon. For those interested, the original French version is also available in our catalog. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

“I cannot go anywhere in America without people wanting to share their wartime experiences....The stories and the lessons have emerged from long-forgotten letters home, from reunions of old buddies and outfits, from unpublished diaries and home-published memoirs....As the stories in this album...

Ten-year-old Pinchas is separated from his parents and twin sister when they are deported from the Warsaw ghetto to the killing site of Majdanek. As Pinchas is sent on to a series of concentration camps, he shuts himself off to the terrors surrounding him and tries his best not to be noticed, to...

Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Lady Sarah Isabella Augusta Wilson, the aunt of Winston Spencer Churchill and the first female war correspondent. In 1899, during the tumultuous Boer War, she was tasked with covering the Siege of Mafeking for the Daily Mail. Alongside her husband, who served as aide-de-camp to Colonel Robert Baden-Powell, Lady Sarah faced the threat of the Boer forces as they approached the British garrison. For her safety, she was advised to leave, setting off on a thrilling journey through the South African landscape with her maid. Their adventure took a ...

Anglo-American Memories is a captivating collection of personal anecdotes and experiences of George W. Smalley, an American journalist born in 1833, originally written for the New York Tribune. Each chapter provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of influential personalities in America and Europe Smalley had the privilege to meet. From the echoes of the Civil War to the diverse corners of Europe, Smalleys narrative is not just a story; its a journey through pivotal moments in history.

In this poignant and evocative autobiography, Annie Burton shares her memories of a carefree childhood spent as a slave on a Southern plantation amid the turmoil of the Civil War. After the Emancipation Proclamation, Annies life transformed as she faced the challenges of independence, striving to support her family while navigating the complexities of freedom as a person of color. The latter half of her narrative is enriched by powerful speeches, stirring poems, and hymns that ignited her religious fervor and deepened her pride in her heritage. Among these, Dr. P. Thomas Stanford’s ...

James Longstreet's countermarch and Samuel Johnston's morning reconnaissance are two of the most enigmatic events of the Battle of Gettysburg. Both have been viewed as major factors in the Confederacy's loss of the battle and, in turn, the war. Yet much of it lies shrouded in mystery. Recognizing the multitude of factors that affect human memory, In the Shadow of the Round Tops explores how the individual soldiers experienced, remembered, and wrote about the battle, and how those memories have created a cloud over James Longstreet's countermarch and Samuel Johnston's reconnaissance.

A new world is emerging before our eyes, while the unsustainable world of the past struggles to continue. Both worlds reflect the beliefs of our past. Both exist-but only for now. Which world do you choose?Best-selling author and visionary scientist Gregg Braden suggests that the hottest issues...

Bestselling author and beloved chronicler of Los Angeles D.J. Waldie reconsiders the city in a collection of contemporary essays. Becoming Los Angeles, a new collection by the author of the acclaimed memoir Holy Land, blends history, memory, and critical analysis to illuminate how Angelenos...