Karnazes reveals the mind-boggling adventures of his nonstop treks through the hell of Death Valley, the incomprehensible frigidity of the South Pole, and the breathtaking beauty of the mountains and canyons of the Sierra Nevada.
United States
- Author:Karnazes, DeanSummary:
- Author:Stadelmann, MarcusSummary:
43 Americans have held the job of President of the United States. Each has a story, be it one of vision, accomplishment, conflict, scandal, triumph or tragedy. And each story is at the center of the national story, a part of what we all...
- Author:Arnheim, MichaelSummary:
An in-depth look at the defining document of America Want to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This plain-English guide walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have...
- Author:Hayes, ChristopherSummary:
Analyzes scandals in high-profile institutions, from Wall Street and the Catholic Church to Major League Baseball, while evaluating how an elite American meritocracy rose throughout the past half-century before succumbing to corruption...
- Author:Zapruder, AlexandraSummary:
Abraham Zapruder didn't know when he began filming President Kennedy's motorcade that his home movie would change not only his family's life but also American culture and history. Now his granddaughter tells the whole story for the...
- Author:Northup, SolomonSummary:
The harrowing account of a black man, born free in New York State, who was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in 1841. Having no way to contact his family, and fearing for his life if he told the truth, Solomon Northup was sold...
- Author:Northup, SolomonSummary:
A sobering reminder of America’s abhorrent past of slavery, the legacy of which has reverberated its legacy well into the present day, Solomon Northup’s memoir is a fully engrossing chronicle of a free man living in New York State who...
- Author:Lavery, David, Abbott, StaceySummary:
As a natural heir to the long-running television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural has risen to prominence with a strong cult following, and this collection of essays from contributors around the globe investigates the genre...
- Author:ALBOM, MitchSummary:
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make...
- Author:Savage, MichaelSummary:
The "Godfather of Trumpmania," Michael Savage, examines the initial appointments, speeches, tweets, and history of Donald Trump and offers his insights and analysis.
- Author:Ross, George H.Summary:
Learn the business strategies and personal secrets that have made Trump one of the most successful and famous real estate investors from Ross, an exclusive insider. Trump's smart strategies apply to ventures of any size and will...
- Author:March, CocóSummary:
If you struggle to achieve your personal potential and live as healthfully as possible, you can change your lifestyle! True Nutrition provides the tools you need to stop the cycle of unhealthful behaviors and undesirable outcomes. In...
- Author:Brautigan, RichardSummary:
In its first time in audio, Trout Fishing in America is an indescribable romp, by turns a hilarious, playful, and melancholy novel that wanders from San Francisco through America's culture, an exploration both of land and mind.
- Author:Manning, ChandraSummary:
By the end of the Civil War, nearly half a million slaves had taken refuge behind Union lines in what became known as "contraband camps." This book probes what the camps were like and how former slaves and soldiers warily united there--...
- Author:McPherson, James M.Summary:
James M. McPherson explores how Abraham Lincoln--struggling with feckless generals, fickle masses, and his own fearful demons--expanded the role of Commander in Chief amidst a war that defined him.
- Author:Borins Ash, IreneSummary:
Irene Borins Ash captures the vitality of senior citizens in a series of photographs with biographical sketches and life philosophies. The fifty people featured represent a cross-section of the population, ranging from the famous to the...
- Author:Laxer, JamesSummary:
In this Anansi Digital Publication, James Laxer takes the pulse of America from the vantage point of Southern California at a time when the United States is riven with debates about immigration, guns, and how to tackle the economic...
- Author:Kidd, Sue MonkSummary:
The authors describe their introspective journeys to Greece and France, during which they reconnected while Sue grappled with midlife challenges and writer's block and Ann struggled with heartbreak and post-college career questions...
- Author:Grace, Laura Jane, Ozzi, DanSummary:
Illuminated by Laura Jane's never-before-published journal entries, Tranny reveals the struggles and victories that Laura Jane Grace, the lead singer of the cult punk rock band Against Me!, experienced in her quest for gender transition...
- Author:Gilliam, Dorothy ButlerSummary:
Dorothy Butler Gilliam, whose fifty-year-career as a journalist put her in the forefront of the fight for social justice, offers a comprehensive view of racial relations and the media in the US, covering a wide swath of media history--...