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The Golden Road : How Ancient India Transformed the World. by Dalrymple, William.;
William Dalrymple returns with a sparkling, soaring history of ideas, tracing South Asia's under-recognized role in producing the world as we know it. The result is an unforgettable book - part historical epic, part globe-hopping present-day travelogue - that reasserts India's pride of place among the great pillars of human civilization. From the author of 'The Anarchy'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY; HISTORY / Ancient / General; HISTORY / Asia / General;
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Cassino '44 : The Brutal Battle for Rome. by Holland, James.;
Based on 20 years of research, acclaimed WWII historian James Holland vividly relates the dramatic last months of the crucial Italian Campaign in a masterful volume that illuminates the immediate experience of war. From the author of 'The Savage Storm' and 'Dam Busters'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY; HISTORY / Military / General; HISTORY / Military / World War II;
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The River Battles : Canada's Final Campaign in World War II Italy. by Zuehlke, Mark.;
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Subjects: HISTORY / Military / Canada; HISTORY / Military / General; HISTORY / Military / World War II;
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Cabinet of Curiosities : A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre. by Mahnke, Aaron.;
The podcast, 'Aaron Mahnkes Cabinet of Curiosities', has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. For the first time ever, Mahnke has gathered scores of his favourites in print, and curated them into a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike. The long-running hit podcast has over 120-million downloads to date, and a monthly average of over 2 million listeners.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / General; REFERENCE / Curiosities & Wonders; REFERENCE / Trivia;
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Eighteen : A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives. by Loxton, Alice.;
In 'Eighteen', social media sensation Alice Loxton brings a scintillating new history of Britain, told through 18 figures in British history at the age of 18. Loxton is one of Britains most exciting young historians. She has been a pioneer in bringing history to new audiences through social media, and has a total following of over 2 million across Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. She is an experienced writer and presenter, regularly presenting documentaries on History Hit, Channel 4, and the BBC. A Guardian Most Anticipated Book of 2024.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General; HISTORY / Social History; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity;
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A Nation's Paper : The Globe and Mail in the Life of Canada. by Ibbitson, John.;
From Canada's newspaper of record for 180 years, here are 31 brilliant and provocative essays by a diverse selection of their writers on how The Globe and Mail covered and influenced major events and issues from the papers founding to the latest file. John Ibbitson lives in Toronto, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Corporate & Business History; HISTORY / Canada / General; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism;
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The Meaning of Beer : One Man's Search for Purpose in His Pint. by Garrett, Jonny.;
In 'The Meaning of Beer', Jonny Garrett, cofounder of the YouTube sensation Craft Beer Channel, travels in search of the deeper cultural impact of brewing - how it has shaped our lives and helped build the modern taproom.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COOKING / Beverages / Alcoholic / Beer; COOKING / Beverages / General; COOKING / History;
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The Sinners All Bow : Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne. by Dawson, Kate Winkler.;
In 'The Sinners All Bow', acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson tells the chilling true story of a young woman whose scandalous life was rumored to be Nathaniel Hawthornes inspiration for 'The Scarlet Letter' - and whose shocking death inspired the first true-crime book published in America.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / United States / 19th Century; HISTORY / Women; TRUE CRIME / Murder / General;
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The Last Kilo : Willy Falcon and the Cocaine Empire That Seduced America. by English, T. J.;
From true-crime legend T. J. English comes the epic, behind-the-scenes saga of Los Muchachos, one of the most successful cocaine trafficking organizations in American history - a story of glitz, glamour, and organized crime set against 1980s Miami.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Criminals & Outlaws; HISTORY / Latin America / General; HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century; HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General; TRUE CRIME / Organized Crime;
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The Country and the Game : 3,000 Miles of Hockey Stories. by Shuker, Ronnie.;
'The Country and the Game' offers a fresh and unique perspective on hockey, blending travelogue with sports narrative as the author embarks on a journey across Canada to explore its diverse hockey culture. Through the lens of hockey, this book celebrates the rich tapestry of Canadian identity, highlighting the sport's deep-rooted cultural significance and its role in shaping communities across the country. Ronnie Shuker lives in Toronto, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY; HISTORY / Canada / Provincial, Territorial & Local / General; SPORTS & RECREATION / Field Hockey; SPORTS & RECREATION / Winter Sports / Hockey; TRAVEL / Special Interest / Sports;
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