The acclaimed team that brought us 1968 turns to another year that shook the world with a collection of nonfiction writings by renowned young-adult authors.“The Rights of Man.” What does that mean? In 1789 that question rippled all around the world. Do all men have rights—not just nobles and kings? What then of enslaved people, women, the original inhabitants of the Americas? In the new United States a bill of rights was passed, while in France the nation ...

The curse is almost over but the stakes have never been higher…Still bound by a magical pact, Rhianwyn Mulryan has had enough. Each soul transfer further erodes her marriage to Broccan, her one true love, and she must still endure the final transformation into the life of her friend, Lilliana, the Welsh princess who can’t wait to take her season in Rhianwyn’s body… and Broccan’s bed. Above all, Rhianwyn must squash Broccan’s suspicions that magic is to blame, for i...

In 1461 Edward earl of March, an able, handsome, and charming eighteen-year old, usurped the English throne from his feeble Lancastrian predecessor Henry VI. Ten years on, following outbreaks of civil conflict that culminated in him losing, then regaining the crown, he had finally secured his kingdom. The years that followed witnessed a period of rule that has been described as a golden age: a time of peace and economic and industrial expansion, which saw the establishment of a style of mo...

She’s the last person he wants moving in. But maybe she’s just what he needs?Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley!Gemma Whitehall helps people tie the knot as the local registrar, but watching loved-up couples exchange their vows serves only to highlight what’s missing from her own life. Gemma can’t ignore the fact that life – and love – are slipping through her fingers.Sam Ranworth has spent the best part of a decade building walls around himself afte...

Summer of 63 takes an enthralling, in-depth look at one of the greatest transformations in football, as Don Revie moulded a Leeds United side teetering on the brink of relegation to Division Three into one of the most feared teams in Europe. Revie had arrived at Leeds in November 1958, on the back of an illustrious playing career with Leicester City, Hull City, Manchester City and Sunderland. In March 1961, he was appointed player-manager at Leeds before quickly taking over the re...

**The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schoolsWinner of the Pulitzer Prize in History“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York Times**In the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century's most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinists against a teacher named John Scopes, represented by Clarence ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Mob spilled the blood. The Machine buried the truth.In The Mob and the Machine: White Supremacy, Propaganda, and Policy, historian James G. Edwards II delivers a searing examination of how racial terror in America was not simply the work of rogue mobs—but a calculated system of violence, silence, and complicity.This powerful narrative unpacks the coordinated efforts of white mobs, the media's manipulative role, and g...

A hurricane may have destroyed her livelihood on Prince Edward Island, but she's determined to save her communityKelsey Ahern has performed at the Victoria Playhouse on Prince Edward Island every summer since she was seven. But when a hurricane destroys the building, it's not just her memories that are in jeopardy. Her future as a teacher and drama coach are too. She teams up with Levi Ross, the facilities director at the high school, to produce a benefit show to r...

The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schoolsWinner of the Pulitzer Prize in History“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York TimesIn the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century’s most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinis...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Chicago burned long before its buildings did.In the searing summer of 1919, the Windy City became a battleground. As Black veterans returned from World War I with dignity and expectations, they met a society unwilling to grant them basic rights, let alone respect. When a Black teenager was killed for crossing an invisible racial line on Lake Michigan's segregated beach, the city erupted.Riot in the Windy City unearths th...

"Etiquette Made Easy" by Edward Summers Squier is a comprehensive guide that delves into the nuances of social conduct and manners. Squier's work emphasizes the importance of etiquette in various social settings, from formal gatherings to casual interactions. The book is designed to help readers navigate the complexities of social norms, providing practical advice on how to present oneself with grace and confidence. With a focus on respect and consideration for others, it serves as an esse...

"Two Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside" by Edward Harrison Barker is a vivid exploration of the picturesque landscapes and cultural richness of the Guyenne region. Through his engaging narrative, Barker captures the essence of rural life, detailing the interactions between the natural environment and the local communities. His observations are infused with a sense of nostalgia, as he reflects on the simplicity and beauty of life by the rivers and countryside, inv...