Bloomsbury presents Meat Grinder by Prit Buttar, read by Nathan Osgood.An engrossing history of the desperate battles for the Rzhev Salient, a forgotten story brought to life by the harrowing memoirs of German and Russian soldiers.The fighting between the German and Russian armies in the Rzhev Salient during World War II was so grisly, so murderous, and saw such vast losses that the troops called the campaign 'The Meat Grinder'. Though millions of men would fight and die th...

Bloomsbury presents Typhoid Mary by Anthony Bourdain, read by Nathan Osgood.From the host of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential comes the true, thrilling story of Mary Mallon, otherwise known as the infamous Typhoid Mary.This is a tale of pursuit through the kitchens of New York City at the turn of the century. By the late nineteenth century, it seemed t...

Bloomsbury presents No Reservations by Anthony Bourdain, read by Nathan Osgood.A behind-the-scenes travel journal of the beloved chef's global adventures.More than just a companion to the hugely popular Travel Channel show, No Reservations is Bourdain's journal of his far-flung travels. The book traces his trips from New Zealand to New Jersey and everywhere in between, with Bourdain's outrageous commentary on what really happens when you g...

"Mordantly wonderful." —CARL HIAASEN"I almost died laughing." —ROZ CHAST"My own departure would not be so bad if only Mr. Roberts could write the obit!" —KAI BIRDFrom celebrated New York Times obituarist Sam Roberts, the art of the obit: Who we remember, how we forget, and where we find the true meaning in a lifeAfter nearly a decade behind the obituaries desk at the paper of record, Roberts kn...

Bloomsbury presents A Talent for Giving: Creating a more generous society that benefits everyone by John Studzinski read by Nathan Osgood“A guide for how all of us can make a difference in the lives of others.” Michael Bloomberg“Made me really think about what it means to give, to care, to be generous.” Sir Grayson PerryReclaim your individual impact with ‘entrepreneurial giving’.It...

Springsteen Fandom: "A Lifetime Conversation" explores the experience of the Bruce Springsteen musical fandom as a mutual exchange between artist and audience.Choosing significant stops of the Springsteen and E Street Band 2023 Tour as a narrative guideline, the book presents a thorough analysis of Springsteen’s album conceptions, song lyrics, show rituals, and interviews. Based on a discussion of the ever-growing Springsteen scholarship, ...

U.S. Marines at the Battle for Sangin is a battle-intensive and deeply personal war memoir following a small Marine infantry detachment who arrive in Afghanistan with acts of killing beginning immediately. Not a week goes by before the Marines experience the deaths of friendly forces, Marine casualties, enemy combatants killed, numerous IED strikes, air strikes, predator drone strikes and around the clock patrolling in hostile territory where death is ever present. As a regional direct res...

'A book of such hugely ambitious scope**’** Financial Times‘Gingeras’s riveting book delves into the murky origins, effects and legacies of the most terrifying figures in the history of crime’ The i‘Gingeras writes well and joins the historical dots' TelegraphFew forces have shaped our world as powerfully – or as secretly – as mafias.Groups such as La Cosa Nostra, ...

Bloomsbury presents Dogs of War by Adrian Tchaikovsky, read by Nathan Osgood, Laurence Bouvard, and William Hope.A bio-engineered dog fights for its life and its right to life. From the Arthur C. Clark Award-winning author of CHILDREN OF TIME.My name is Rex. I am a good dog.Rex is also seven foot tall at the shoulder, bulletproof, bristling with heavy calibre weaponry and his voice resonates with subsonics especial...

Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to celebrate the green and kindly island that had become his adopted country. The hilarious book that resulted, Notes from a Small Island, was taken to the nation’s heart and became the best-selling travel book ever, and was also voted in a BBC poll the book that best represents Britain. Now, to mark the twentieth anniversary of that modern classic, Bryson makes a brand-new journey around Britain to see what has changed.

A gripping and deeply researched exploration of the hidden influence of organized crime on the global economy that reveals the mafia as an uncredited architect of modern society.In Mafia: A Global History, Ryan Gingeras takes readers on a fascinating journey into the shadowy world of organized crime and its far-reaching impact on contemporary society. From backroom deals to global power plays, this compelling narrative spans two centuries, unraveling the c...

Arriving in America with nothing but hunger and determination, The Rise of David Levinsky follows David Levinsky's relentless climb from impoverished immigrant to wealthy New York businessman. But as success transforms his life, it also distances him from the traditions, faith, and sense of belonging that once defined him. Set against the restless energy of turn-of-the-century America, this landmark novel explores the cost of assimilation, the loneliness hidden inside achievement,...