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  The Wild West - History myth &...

  Frederick Nolan

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  On 14 May 1804, one Captain Meriwether Lewis and his companion William Clark led a thirty-three-man expedition to the new lands of Louisiana. 8,000 miles and two years later, after rafting up the Missouri and crossing the Rocky Mountains, they reached the far side of the world, the Pacific Ocean. 
   
  Fredrick Nolan explores the first US settlers of the American West, including the remarkable stories of unsung heroes and heroines, the bloody battles between settlers and the native American inhabitants, the crimes committed by corrupt Sheriffs, and the occasions when citizens had to take the law into their own hands. This is the story of the men and women who answered the call of the West.

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  Rise of the American Navy -...

  John William Ptolemy

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  Journey through one hundred years of heroism, patriotism, and endurance… fought from the sea. 
  In its two centuries of existence, America has seen more than its fair share of momentous events. 
  Through it all, the American Navy has not only been a witness, but an active and key participant to the creation and progress of the country. 
  It has grown and strengthened its capabilities – from having zero ships and zero expertise to becoming one of the largest fleets in the world. 
  Whether you’re a history buff or military enthusiast, this chronicle of the Navy’s early history is a must-read. 
  From monumental battles and memorable speeches, to groundbreaking developments and personal accounts, you’ll find it all here. 
  In The Rise of the American Navy, you will discover: 
   ● How George Washington finally got the Continental Navy created... after years of indecision in Congress 
  ● One of the most fascinating figures of the Revolutionary War – now remembered as the father of the American Navy 
  ● The resourceful strategy that helped make the newly formed navy a formidable opponent, despite being greatly outmatched by the British 
  ● The two-hour naval battle that led to American victory against Britain – and it didn’t even involve any Americans! 
  ● How pirates resurrected the US Navy and started its gradual ascent to power 
  ● First-hand accounts from those on the front lines that provide an up-close and personal view of the hardships of war 
  ● How the Civil War contributed to a new era in naval warfare that made every other navy in the world obsolete 
   And much more. 
   The US Navy’s history is inextricably linked to the history of America as a nation. After all, its creation was tied to the colonies’ fight for independence

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  The First Accounts of New World...

  Edward Winslow, William Bradford

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  The First Accounts of New World is a unique collection of the earliest historical accounts from colonial America. It includes three autobiographical works of two prominent colonial leaders, Edward Winslow andWilliam Bradford - Good Newes From New England, Of Plymouth Plantation and Mourt's Relation. These diaries describe the story of the Pilgrims from 1608, when they settled in the Dutch Republic on the European mainland through the 1620 Mayflower voyage to the New World, until the year 1647.

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  Willy Brandt: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Willy Brandt, German chancellor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Revisionaries - What We Can...

  Kristopher Jansma

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  Find creative inspiration in this fascinating rummage through the wastebaskets, secret diaries, and abandoned files of twenty literary superstars. 
   
   
   
  If you like to write—whether it's a pastime, a passion, or a profession—you've probably found yourself reading something brilliant and thinking, "I could never do this! I might as well give up." But if there's one thing every great author has in common, it's this: they've all written some hot garbage. 
   
   
   
  Revisionaries takes you on an engrossing tour through the discarded drafts, false starts, and abandoned projects of influential writers. In the process, it dismantles some of our most deeply held—and most suffocating—ideas about what it takes to produce great creative work. You'll learn that Franz Kafka lacked confidence; Octavia Butler had writer's block blocked; F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote bad drafts; Ralph Ellison got overwhelmed; Louisa May Alcott got off to a bad start; and more deep, dark secrets about the authors you most admire. 
   
   
   
  Written by an award-winning novelist and creative-writing professor, Revisionaries is a compelling peek behind the scenes of genius for writers and readers alike.

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  Without Exception - Reclaiming...

  Pam Houston

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  Without Exception is an unflinching call for freedom by way of abortion rights. 
   
   
   
  "A story told with honesty. I thank Pam Houston for this timely and timeless book" —CAMILLE T. DUNGY, Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden 
   
   
   
  Written with equal parts candor and lyricism, Pam Houston illuminates the interconnected histories of abortion in the United States and in her own life during the decades when Roe v. Wade was the law of the land. Houston guides us through the shifting landscapes of politics, the law, and self-determination in a country where access to medical care and the power to determine your own destiny are increasingly—and once again—dependent on geography and circumstance.

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