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Born in Africa - Martin Meredith
From the author of The Fate of Africa: a dramatic account of the exploits of anthropologists, archaeologists, and other scientists striving to uncover the mysteries of human origin... -
Blood, Iron, and Gold - Christian Wolmar
From Publishers WeeklyThis spirited, dramatic history of the most important invention of the second millennium celebrates railroads as the central innovation of the industrial revo... -
Beyond Good and Evil - Friedrich Nietzsche
Beyond Good and Evil confirmed Nietzsche's position as the towering European philosopher of his age. The work dramatically rejects the tradition of Western thought with its notions... -
Aurorarama - Jean-Christophe Valtat
SUMMARY:A startling, seductive literary novel that entwines suspense, science fiction, adventure, romance and history into an intoxicating new genre.1908: New Venice--"the p... -
Another Life - Peter Anghelides
SUMMARY: High-profile new Doctor Who-inspired drama created by Russell T. Davies. The 21st century is when it all changes, and you've got to be ready. Separate from the government;... -
Anna Karenina - Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy
EDITORIAL REVIEW: Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) commonly referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer - novelist, essayist, dramatist and philosopher - ... -
Alma - William Bell
Review“Bell writes with taut drama, building scene upon scene to the climactic revelation.”—_Booklist_Product DescriptionAward-winning YA author Wil... -
After the prophet_ the epic sto - Lesley Hazleton
SUMMARY: Narrative history at its most compelling, "After the Prophet" relates the dramatic tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between Shia and Sunni Islam. Even as M... -
Adrift_ Seventy-Six Days Lost a - Steven Callahan
Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan’s dramatic tale of survival at sea was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than thirty-six week... -
A Thief of Time - Tony Hillerman
From Publishers WeeklyTopping even his highly praised The Blessing Way and Skinwalkers, Hillerman's new novel seamlessly unites drama, pathos and naturally humorous incidents in th...