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In The Trip to Echo Spring, Olivia Laing examines the link between creativity and alcohol through the work and lives of six of America's finest writers: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman, John Cheever, and Raymond Carver. All six of these men were alcoholics, and the subject of drinking surfaces in some of their finest work, from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to A Moveable Feast.

Ten Temporal Destinations That Exist Where the Past Whispers in the Present is a journey through places where time seems to fold in on itself—where echoes of long-forgotten empires, revolutions, tragedies, and triumphs still cling to stone, soil, and air. These are not your typical travel spots, nor are they frozen in time like museum displays. They are living, breathing locations where history feels vividly alive—where the boundary between “then” and “now” shimmers like heat on an ancient road.

November 22, 1963—a date seared into the collective memory—marked a decisive moment that fundamentally shifted the course of history. Yet, John F. Kennedy’s assassination remains shrouded in mystery. What exactly transpired on that devastating day in Dallas and in the months leading up to it? What were the essential components needed to pull off the crime of the century? Who emerged victorious and who suffered defeat, both in the immediate aftermath and in the decades that ensued? And how did the perpetrators ensure they would not face consequences?

Dive into the untold story of the Taíno people, the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico. "Echoes of the Taíno" transports listeners to an era before colonization, where rich traditions, spirituality, and resilient culture thrived in the heart of the Caribbean. Through vivid storytelling, this book unravels the profound connection between the Taíno people and the lush, breathtaking island of Borikén.

SELECTED BY MILITARY TIMES AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * SELECTED BY THE SOCIETY OF MIDLAND AUTHORS’ AS THE BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR The New York Times bestselling author of In Harm’s Way and Horse Soldiers shares the powerful account of an American army platoon fighting for survival...

It was not a clever killing. On May 5, 1973, three men escaped from a Maryland prison and disappeared. Joined by a 15-year-old brother, they surfaced in Georgia, where they were spotted joyriding in a stolen car. Within a week, the four young men were arrested on suspicion of committing one of the most horrific murders in American history. Jerry Alday and his family were eating Sunday dinner when death burst through the door of their cozy little trailer. Their six bodies are only the beginning of Thomas H. Cook's retelling of this gruesome story.

In this strange and wonderful book, thirty elders of the ancient Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona—a people who regard themselves as the first inhabitants of America—freely reveal the Hopi worldview for the first time in written form. The Hopi kept this view a secret for countless centuries, and anthropologists have long struggled to understand it. Now they record their myths and legends, and the meaning of their religious rituals and ceremonies as a gift to future generations.

The Battle of Chancellorsville stands as an enduring testament to the courage, cunning, and tragedy that defined the American Civil War. Fought in the spring of 1863 in Virginia, this pivotal clash between the Union and Confederate armies shaped the course of the war and left an indelible mark on the history of the United States.

En esta novela, Inostrosa narra la guerra de Chile contra la Confederación Perú-Boliviana (1837-1839), y advierte: es "una historia de soldados que oyeron retumbar los cañones ya desde las entrañas de sus madres, y que después de sepultados, aún hubieran podido seguir oyéndolos. Porque...

New York Times best-selling author and renowned prosecuting attorney Robert K. Tanenbaum provides the first insider's account of the historic Wylie-Hoffert case, from the shocking double murder to the wrenching interrogation of an innocent young man and the heroic assistant district attorney who risked everything to unravel a disgraceful injustice. Here is a gripping chronicle of the unnerving crime that led to the Miranda rights and of the courageous stand that forever reformed the American justice system.

From 1861 to 1865, the United States was engulfed in a ferocious and bloody conflict that tested the very fabric of the nation. The American Civil War, a violent clash of socio-political ideologies and economic interests between the Northern and Southern states, proved to be one of the darkest and most defining moments in American history. With over 600,000 casualties, the war represented not only a struggle for unity and freedom, but also the profound human cost that such ideals often entail.

Nueva España era un territorio gigantesco, comprendía de lo que ahora es el sur de Estados Unidos hasta Nicaragua. Contrario a las aburridas lecciones escolares sobre la época virreinal, lejos de los héroes y villanos de monografía, estas minutas nos recuerdan que, entre la llegada de Cortés y la Independencia proclamada por Miguel Hidalgo, existió un mundo complejo y contrastante que apenas se mantuvo en precario equilibrio. Ecos de Nueva España es una apasionante y colorida travesía por los siglos que moldearon nuestro tiempo.

Rhythm of Resistance: The Soulful Echoes of Black Musicians in the Era of Martin Luther King Jr. (1957-1968) is an essential story that illuminates the crucial role of music during the Civil Rights Movement and a tribute to musicians who revolutionized the music scene during this period.

Connect the dots between America's pivotal historical events and today's political climate, even if you're new to American history. Are you curious about how America's past shapes the present? Are you eager for a comprehensive perspective that goes beyond traditional textbooks and biased tales? In Political Climate and American History, you'll find a detailed yet listenable approach that enriches you understanding of America's evolution, casting light on the influences guiding today's political scene.