A lively and magisterial popular history that refutes common misperceptions of the European Middle Ages, showing the beauty and communion that flourished alongside the dark brutality--a brilliant reflection of humanity itself.
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An American Tail: The treasure of Manhattan Island: In the historic melting pot of 19th century New York City, Fievel and the Mousekewitz family are struggling to make their "American dream" come true. But when a mysterious treasure map leads Fievel and his friends to a secret wo...
A wannabe ladies man wakes up in a hospital after a freak accident, missing his 'family jewels.' Then he gets sued by a pregnant woman who claims he's the father. Problem is, he doesn't remember her.
AD 796. Al-Andalus. Sailing in search of an object of great power, Hunlaf and his comrades are far from home when they are caught up in a violent skirmish against pirates. After the bloody onslaught, an encounter with ships from Islamic Spain soon sees them escorted under guard t...
Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award From the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, a "suspenseful" (WSJ) and "adrenaline-fueled" (Outside) entwined narrative of the race to the top, bottom, and heights of the world: in 1909 three daring expeditions, led by Ernest Shackl...
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, an entwined narrative of the most adventurous year of all time, when three expeditions simultaneously raced to the top, bottom, and heights of the world. As 1909 dawned, the greatest jewels of exploration-set at the world's frozen extr...