Tag Archives: History
First, Catch
by Thom EaglePraised in Britain as a return to a forgotten tradition of literary food writing, a delectable and surprising celebration of cooking through the story…
Stalin and the Scientists
by Simon IngsAn eye-opening history of science in the Soviet Union, following the generation of scientists who survived Stalin’s rule and helped to reshape the world.
Scourge
by Jonathan Tucker“A well-written, informative history of the eradication of smallpox disease. The author’s authoritative command of the intrigue surrounding the ‘stay of execution” of the…
A Natural History of Human Emotions
by Stuart Walton“Historians, anthropologists, and philosophers have long investigated the gamut of human emotions; here their conjectures and influences coalesce. . . . Drawing on a…
Much Depends On Dinner
by Margaret Visser“Fascinating . . . Margaret Visser is a gifted informal writer, and these chapters combine a wealth of unusual information with extreme readability. . . . In short, Visser whetted my appetite, and I am hungry for more.” —USA Today…
Magnum
by Russell Miller‘miller deftly conveys the excitement of being a photojournalist at a time when world events were unfolding at a furious pace . . ….
I Learn from Children
by Caroline PrattThe wise, timeless story of a pioneering school, the ingenious woman who created it, and the lessons we can learn—from children.
Forensics
by Val McDermidInternationally bestselling crime writer Val McDermid picks up the scalpel to uncover the secrets of forensic science, from the crime scene to the courtroom.
Fallen Order
by Karen Liebreich“A sordid tale of pederast priests and blind-eye bishops: a headline fit for today, that is 350-odd years old. . . . Liebrich’s account…
