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秦二世必须死

by 马伯庸 ...

秦二世元年，一枚陨石坠落，上刻六字谶言。皇帝震怒。见证、议论此事之人--都必须死！主动调查陨石流言却被嫁祸的御史张苍、刺秦事败只得藏身牢狱的贵公子张良、身负灭国之恨的西楚项伯、哭塌北地长城的孟姜女......这些会被后世铭记的人物，此时还是被王朝追缉的亡命徒。他们各怀心事，却有一致的目标--刺杀天下第二位皇帝。何为天道？何为人心？何为不可逆转的大势？中华第一个王朝末年的动荡与变革，决定华夏千年走势的惊天一刺。马伯庸继《大医》《食南之徒》后，再度求索隐没于历史尘埃下的传奇。天降陨石，其上六字。这不是预言，却拉开了覆秦的序幕。韩、赵、魏、楚、燕、齐、秦。来自七国的七个人，怀着七种心思，陷入同一个大旋涡中。有人为野心，有人为复仇，有人为道义，有人只为活下去。他们的目标只有一个--秦二世必须死。 ... Read more

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秦二世元年，一枚陨石坠落，上刻六字谶言。皇帝震怒。见证、议论此事之人--都必须死！主动调查陨石流言却被嫁祸的御史张苍、刺秦事败只得藏身牢狱的贵公子张良、身负灭国之恨的西楚项伯、哭塌北地长城的孟姜女......这些会被后世铭记的人物，此时还是被王朝追缉的亡命徒。他们各怀心事，却有一致的目标--刺杀天下第二位皇帝。何为天道？何为人心？何为不可逆转的大势？中华第一个王朝末年的动荡与变革，决定华夏千年走势的惊天一刺。马伯庸继《大医》《食南之徒》后，再度求索隐没于历史尘埃下的传奇。天降陨石，其上六字。这不是预言，却拉开了覆秦的序幕。韩、赵、魏、楚、燕、齐、秦。来自七国的七个人，怀着七种心思，陷入同一个大旋涡中。有人为野心，有人为复仇，有人为道义，有人只为活下去。他们的目标只有一个--秦二世必须死。
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Introduction to Book History

by David Finkelstein, Alistair McCleery ...

This second edition of An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field, including:The Postcolonial BookCensorship by states and religionsSocial History, and the recognition of underrepresentation of its value to ... Read more

$97.99 CAD

This second edition of An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field, including:The Postcolonial BookCensorship by states and religionsSocial History, and the recognition of underrepresentation of its value to
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Did Jesus Exist?

The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

In Did Jesus Exist? historian and Bible expert Bart Ehrman confronts the question, "Did Jesus exist at all?" Ehrman vigorously defends the historical Jesus, identifies the most historically reliable sources for best understanding Jesus’ mission and message, and offers a compelling portrait of the person at the heart of the Christian tradition.Known as a master explainer with deep knowledge of the ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

In Did Jesus Exist? historian and Bible expert Bart Ehrman confronts the question, "Did Jesus exist at all?" Ehrman vigorously defends the historical Jesus, identifies the most historically reliable sources for best understanding Jesus’ mission and message, and offers a compelling portrait of the person at the heart of the Christian tradition.Known as a master explainer with deep knowledge of the
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THE STORM - Unabridged

Enriched edition. The First Substantial Work of Modern Journalism Covering the Great Storm of 1703; Including the Biography of the Author and His Own Experiences

by Daniel Defoe, Wyatt Chandler ...

In Daniel Defoe's 'THE STORM - Unabridged,' readers are immersed in a tale of survival in the face of natural disaster. First published in 1704, this work showcases Defoe's vivid descriptive style and his ability to create a sense of urgency and danger. Set within the context of the Great Storm of 1703, the book provides a historical account of this devastating event through the eyes of those who ... Read more

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In Daniel Defoe's 'THE STORM - Unabridged,' readers are immersed in a tale of survival in the face of natural disaster. First published in 1704, this work showcases Defoe's vivid descriptive style and his ability to create a sense of urgency and danger. Set within the context of the Great Storm of 1703, the book provides a historical account of this devastating event through the eyes of those who
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Curiosities of Literature

A Feast for Book Lovers

by John Sutherland ...

When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12 ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12
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Histoire du Royaume-Uni

Les Grands Articles d'Universalis

by Encyclopaedia Universalis, Les Grands Articles ...

L'espace géographique britannique n'a pas coïncidé, pendant longtemps, avec une réalité politique. Sans évoquer immédiatement les divisions tribales qui frappèrent un César, pourtant bien préparé par sa conquête de la Gaule à rencontrer des peuples séparés, on retiendra que seuls l'Angleterre et le pays de Galles réalisèrent leur unité au cours du... ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

L'espace géographique britannique n'a pas coïncidé, pendant longtemps, avec une réalité politique. Sans évoquer immédiatement les divisions tribales qui frappèrent un César, pourtant bien préparé par sa conquête de la Gaule à rencontrer des peuples séparés, on retiendra que seuls l'Angleterre et le pays de Galles réalisèrent leur unité au cours du...
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Now I Know

The Revealing Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts

by Dan Lewis ...

Series series Now I Know Series
Covering 100 outrageous topics, Now I Know is the ultimate challenge for any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing left to learn.Praise for the Webby Award-winning newsletter: “I eagerly read Now I Know every day. It’s always fresh, always a surprise, and always interesting!” —Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and WikiaDid you know that there are actually twenty-seven letters in the alphabet, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Covering 100 outrageous topics, Now I Know is the ultimate challenge for any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing left to learn.Praise for the Webby Award-winning newsletter: “I eagerly read Now I Know every day. It’s always fresh, always a surprise, and always interesting!” —Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and WikiaDid you know that there are actually twenty-seven letters in the alphabet,
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Enough Is Enuf

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell

by Gabe Henry ...

A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has,
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Lives of the Saints

From Mary and St. Francis of Assisi to John XXIII and Mother Teresa

by Richard P. McBrien ...

$11.99 CAD
Philosophy of History

Twenty-First-Century Perspectives

Edited by Jouni-Matti Kuukkanen ...

With a recent surge of interest in the field, a volume taking stock of important theoretical shifts in the philosophy of history is greatly needed. A Philosophy of History fills this gap by weaving together a range of perspectives on the field which finds itself at a crossroads, and asks where it is headed in the 21st century.The book takes a concerted effort to go beyond the customary three-fold ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

With a recent surge of interest in the field, a volume taking stock of important theoretical shifts in the philosophy of history is greatly needed. A Philosophy of History fills this gap by weaving together a range of perspectives on the field which finds itself at a crossroads, and asks where it is headed in the 21st century.The book takes a concerted effort to go beyond the customary three-fold
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Jean Bodin

Edited by Julian H. Franklin ...

Series series International Library of Essays in the History of Social and Political Thought
In the course of a lifetime, Jean Bodin aimed at nothing less than to encompass all the disciplines of his age in a huge encyclopedia of knowledge. In many areas, his ideas have been not only original but seminal. He made major contributions to historiography, philosophy of history, economics, political science, comparative public law and policy, religion and national philosophy. This volume ... Read more

$359.99 CAD

In the course of a lifetime, Jean Bodin aimed at nothing less than to encompass all the disciplines of his age in a huge encyclopedia of knowledge. In many areas, his ideas have been not only original but seminal. He made major contributions to historiography, philosophy of history, economics, political science, comparative public law and policy, religion and national philosophy. This volume
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Elizabeth Taylor, A Passion for Life

The Wit and Wisdom of a Legend

by Joseph Papa ...

A beautiful, illustrated, keepsake volume of quotations by the legendary Elizabeth Taylor"Passion is the ingredient in me that has made me who I am. It's my passion for life...my passion for passion that has made me never give up." -- Elizabeth TaylorFrom the time she appeared in National Velvet, the film that skyrocketed her to international fame at age twelve in 1944, until her death in 2011, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A beautiful, illustrated, keepsake volume of quotations by the legendary Elizabeth Taylor"Passion is the ingredient in me that has made me who I am. It's my passion for life...my passion for passion that has made me never give up." -- Elizabeth TaylorFrom the time she appeared in National Velvet, the film that skyrocketed her to international fame at age twelve in 1944, until her death in 2011,
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Joseph Stalin

An Annotated Bibliography of English-Language Periodical Literature to 2005

by David R. Egan, Melinda A. Egan ...

With the opening of Russian and communist-bloc archives dating from the Soviet-era, there has been a significant increase of scholarly writings pertaining to Joseph Stalin. Widely considered to be among the most influential historical figures of the twentieth century, Stalin continues to be a source of intense study. In the absence of a comprehensive compilation of periodical literature, the need ... Read more

$183.99 CAD

With the opening of Russian and communist-bloc archives dating from the Soviet-era, there has been a significant increase of scholarly writings pertaining to Joseph Stalin. Widely considered to be among the most influential historical figures of the twentieth century, Stalin continues to be a source of intense study. In the absence of a comprehensive compilation of periodical literature, the need
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Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas

Discovering the History of Our Favorite Christmas Celebrations

by Ace Collins ...

Enhance your holiday celebrations as you discover the real story behind some of your most beloved Christmas customs and how they all point to Christ.Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from?Why are red and green popular colors of the season?Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition?The golden traditions of Christmas—gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols, ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Enhance your holiday celebrations as you discover the real story behind some of your most beloved Christmas customs and how they all point to Christ.Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from?Why are red and green popular colors of the season?Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition?The golden traditions of Christmas—gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols,
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In Command of History

Churchill Fighting and Writing the Second World War

by Dr David Reynolds ...

Churchill fought the war twice over - as Prime Minister and again as its premier historian. In 1948-54 he published six volumes of memoirs which secured his reputation and shaped our understanding of the conflict to this day.Using the drafts and correspondence for The Second World War, David Reynolds opens our eyes to Churchill the author and to the research 'syndicate' on whom he depended. We see ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Churchill fought the war twice over - as Prime Minister and again as its premier historian. In 1948-54 he published six volumes of memoirs which secured his reputation and shaped our understanding of the conflict to this day.Using the drafts and correspondence for The Second World War, David Reynolds opens our eyes to Churchill the author and to the research 'syndicate' on whom he depended. We see
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Pocket Guide to Historical Research

How tos, How nots, and the Whys of Research for Historical Fiction

by Evangeline Holland ...

From Edwardian Promenade blogger and author Evangeline Holland: a quick and dirty guide to conducting research for your historical fiction! ... Read more

$2.81 CAD

From Edwardian Promenade blogger and author Evangeline Holland: a quick and dirty guide to conducting research for your historical fiction!
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Queen Victoria

A Personal History

by Christopher Hibbert ...

Christopher Hibbert’s acclaimed biography of Queen Victoria is as impressive and authoritative as the great woman herself.In 1837 an eighteen-year-old girl, raised by a German mother, inherited the throne of the United Kingdom. She was to reign as queen – and later Empress of India – for almost sixty-four years, presiding over twenty prime ministers and a period of unprecedented social and ... Read more

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Christopher Hibbert’s acclaimed biography of Queen Victoria is as impressive and authoritative as the great woman herself.In 1837 an eighteen-year-old girl, raised by a German mother, inherited the throne of the United Kingdom. She was to reign as queen – and later Empress of India – for almost sixty-four years, presiding over twenty prime ministers and a period of unprecedented social and
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Break the Good Girl Myth

How to Dismantle Outdated Rules, Unleash Your Power, and Design a More Purposeful Life

by Majo Molfino ...

"A must-read for any woman who is ready to design a life on her own terms.” – Sophia Amoruso, Founder and CEO, GirlbossWomen: it’s time to break the good girl myths that are holding you back and share your true gifts with this groundbreaking guide to personal power from Stanford University-trained designer and women’s leadership expert Majo Molfino.For thousands of years, women have been taught to ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"A must-read for any woman who is ready to design a life on her own terms.” – Sophia Amoruso, Founder and CEO, GirlbossWomen: it’s time to break the good girl myths that are holding you back and share your true gifts with this groundbreaking guide to personal power from Stanford University-trained designer and women’s leadership expert Majo Molfino.For thousands of years, women have been taught to
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The Dirt

Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band

by Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars ...

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL MOVIE STARRING MACHINE GUN KELLY, DANIEL WEBBER, DOUGLAS BOOTH, AND IWAN RHEON, DIRECTED BY JEFF TREMAINE.Celebrate thirty years of the world's most notorious rock band with the deluxe collectors' edition of The Dirt—the outrageous, legendary, no-holds-barred autobiography of Mötley Crüe. Fans have gotten glimpses into the band's crazy world of backstage scandals, celebrity ... Read more

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NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL MOVIE STARRING MACHINE GUN KELLY, DANIEL WEBBER, DOUGLAS BOOTH, AND IWAN RHEON, DIRECTED BY JEFF TREMAINE.Celebrate thirty years of the world's most notorious rock band with the deluxe collectors' edition of The Dirt—the outrageous, legendary, no-holds-barred autobiography of Mötley Crüe. Fans have gotten glimpses into the band's crazy world of backstage scandals, celebrity
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Napoleon's Hemorrhoids

And Other Small Events That Changed History

by Phil Mason ...

Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason’s many revelations, you’ll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You’ll ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason’s many revelations, you’ll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You’ll
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Sex with the Queen

900 Years of Vile Kings, Virile Lovers, and Passionate Politics

by Eleanor Herman ...

In this follow-up to her bestselling Sex with Kings, Eleanor Herman reveals the truth about what goes on behind the closed door of a queen's boudoir. Impeccably researched, filled with page-turning romance, passion, and scandal, Sex with the Queen explores the scintillating sexual lives of some of our most beloved and infamous female rulers.She was the queen, living in an opulent palace, wearing ... Read more

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In this follow-up to her bestselling Sex with Kings, Eleanor Herman reveals the truth about what goes on behind the closed door of a queen's boudoir. Impeccably researched, filled with page-turning romance, passion, and scandal, Sex with the Queen explores the scintillating sexual lives of some of our most beloved and infamous female rulers.She was the queen, living in an opulent palace, wearing
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Russia at War, 1941–1945

A History

by Alexander Werth ...

In 1941, Russian-born British journalist Alexander Werth observed the unfolding of the Soviet-German conflict with his own eyes. What followed was the widely acclaimed book, Russia at War, first printed in 1964. At once a history of facts, a collection of interviews, and a document of the human condition, Russia at War is a stunning, modern classic that chronicles the savagery and struggles on ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

In 1941, Russian-born British journalist Alexander Werth observed the unfolding of the Soviet-German conflict with his own eyes. What followed was the widely acclaimed book, Russia at War, first printed in 1964. At once a history of facts, a collection of interviews, and a document of the human condition, Russia at War is a stunning, modern classic that chronicles the savagery and struggles on
... Read more
Black AF History

The Un-Whitewashed Story of America

by Michael Harriot ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE * AMAZON'S TOP 20 HISTORY BOOKS OF 2023 * B&N BEST OF EDUCATIONAL HISTORY * THE ROOT'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2023From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of untold American history that corrects the record and showcases the ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE * AMAZON'S TOP 20 HISTORY BOOKS OF 2023 * B&N BEST OF EDUCATIONAL HISTORY * THE ROOT'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2023From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of untold American history that corrects the record and showcases the
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The Invention of Yesterday

A 50,000-Year History of Human Culture, Conflict, and Connection

by Tamim Ansary ...

**In this extraordinary book, an award-winning author tells the story of how humans invented history, from the Stone Age to the Virtual Age“Terrific… Tamim Ansary explores the underappreciated ways that empires, nations, and smaller sets of people have responded to their surroundings, influenced one another, and developed stories that give their lives meaning.” ―San Francisco Chronicle**Traveling ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

**In this extraordinary book, an award-winning author tells the story of how humans invented history, from the Stone Age to the Virtual Age“Terrific… Tamim Ansary explores the underappreciated ways that empires, nations, and smaller sets of people have responded to their surroundings, influenced one another, and developed stories that give their lives meaning.” ―San Francisco Chronicle**Traveling
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