History

Looking for an opportunity for children to learn their ABCs to the sound of words beyond apple, boy, and cat, while also…

While plenty of entertaining books have been written about the history of alcohol and other intoxicants, none have…

In this work of political philosophy, author Laurent De Sutter undertakes an analysis of the ways in which the concept…

One of the 19th Century's biggest boxing stars wrote this guide to his sport—its history and techniques. Ned Donnelly…

In this historical account of the incredible life of Robert Smalls, author Cate Lineberry tells the story of the escaped…

In the third book of the Tales of the Talented Tenth series, Joel Christian Gill brings Robert Smalls to life by…

Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a…

From a manual for witch hunters written by King James himself in 1597, to court documents from the Salem witch trials of…

What exactly is Blackness and what does it mean to be Black? Is Blackness a matter of biology or consciousness? Who…

This comprehensive book charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial…

Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use…

Boyd's book focuses on the history of witchcraft and its leaders who fought for their religious and civil…

As of 2018, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office had granted its ten millionth patent. But with over 500,000 applications…

This book traces the stories of extinct creatures through their remains and their impact, featuring striking artworks…

From historic landmarks to early settlement sites and more, this book is the perfect companion for any hiker with an…

Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our…

In just six years, ACT UP, New York, a broad and unlikely coalition of activists from all races, genders, sexualities,…

As long as humans have been making history, our canine best friends and companions have been there to witness it. From…

We swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. We swim for pleasure, for exercise,…

Understand the present world-wide phenonmen of craft beer from the experiences of the founders.  Sean Lewis, a…

Throughout history--even recent history--highly contagious, deadly, and truly horrible epidemics have swept through…

Poisons are everywhere - in the environment, the office, at home. They have been used to cure and kill. In this book, a…

In the summer of 2020, Tupac Shakur’s single “Changes” became an anthem for the worldwide protests against the…

Hiking Through History Washington is more than just your standard trail guide. While including the basics—distance in…

The Salem Witch Trials mark a grim chapter in the early history of European settlement in the Americas. Many know the…

The Tree Dispensary presents an appreciation of trees as the author has experienced them through everyday life, as a…

Let these 40 women who changed the world inspire you and your kiddo to aim for great heights. From Alice Ball the…

A tree that sheds poison daggers. A glistening red seed that stops the heart. A shrub that causes paralysis. A vine that…