Daily Life History

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A bold work from the author of The Black Swan that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our...

Stranded in ancient Rome? No phone, no antibiotics, no clue. Don’t panic. This is your snarky, meticulously researched handbook to surviving and thriving in the world’s greatest empire. Inside this ultimate roman empire book, you’ll master instant street smarts to navigate gladiator mobs, tavern scams, and chariot traffic like a true Roman. Learn to blend-in with toga etiquette, dining dos and don’ts (yes, the garum really smells), and why calling a senator “dude” is a terrible idea. Outsmart ancient health threats with low-tech first aid and hygiene hacks, dodge debt slavery ...

Germany was a deeply divided nation when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933. As the shadow of the swastika lengthened, its citizens quickly came to realize that the Nazis' brutal programme was not optional. Everyone was expected to play their part in "national revival", especially those chosen as sacrificial victims. Life in the Third Reich draws on the recollections of those who lived through the rise and fall of one of the most vicious and sadistic regimes the world has ever seen.

Unlock the Secrets of the Island Nation That Shaped the Modern World From the shadowy origins of its first inhabitants to its transformation into a dazzling technological superpower, Japan’s history is a saga of warriors, emperors, artistic genius, and global power plays that changed the world forever. This book is your engaging, fast-paced journey through the legendary moments that built the spirit of Japan. Dive deep into the compelling questions that define Japan’s unique identity: Who were the mysterious Jōmon people, and what do their 10,000-year-old artifacts reveal? Was the ...

Before modern science, survival was a long shot. What if the most gripping stories in European history weren’t wars or kings—but the quiet, relentless struggle of ordinary people trying to stay alive? History That Rattles tells the story of how Europeans lived, suffered, adapted, and survived from the Middle Ages to the dawn of modern medicine. It follows humanity at its most vulnerable, when climate turned hostile, disease spread without explanation, and the human body became a fragile experiment with no safety net. When winters grew longer and harvests failed, fear shaped belief. When...

The most influential man to ever walk the earth has had his story told in hundreds of different ways for thousands of years. Can any more be said? Now, Timothy Keller, New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God and the man Newsweek called a “C. S. Lewis for the twenty-first...

Old English is the language you think you know until you actually hear or see it. Unlike Shakespearean English or even Chaucer's Middle English, Old English—the language of Beowulf—defies comprehension by untrained modern readers. Used throughout much of Britain more than a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven't changed (like word), others that are unrecognizable (such as neorxnawang, or paradise), and some that are mystifying even in translation ( gafol-fisc, or tax-fish).

Imagine, if you can, the world in the year 2100. In Physics of the Future, Michio Kaku—the New York Times bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible—gives us a stunning, provocative, and exhilarating vision of the coming century based on interviews with over three hundred of the...

Asatru is a modern neo-pagan creed with roots in the pre-Christian religions of Scandinavia and northern Europe. Thanks to this audiobook, you will be taken by the hand and brought into a spectacular journey to discovering the Asatru world, starting from its most ancient origins, to how and why it survived over time, and how it is evolved today.

Esteemed Egyptologist Barbara Mertz updates her widely praised social history of the people of ancient Egypt, which was originally published in 1968. Combining impeccable scholarship with a delightfully personal style, the author reconstructs the life of the Egyptians from birth to death, and beyond death, too.

From beloved CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca, author of New York Times bestseller Mobituaries, comes an inspiring collection of stories that celebrates the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life. Eighty has been the new sixty for about twenty years now. In fact...

Timeless insights from one of the most important people in church history. Some people value good works so much that they overlook faith in Christ. Faith should be first.… It is faith—without good works and prior to good works—that takes us to heaven. We come to God through faith alone...

Set sail into the heart of the Viking world—not with blood and battle, but with rhythm, wind, and wonder. In The Tale of Longships, Esther Warren brings the Viking Age vividly to life through the eyes of explorers, weavers, healers, and dreamers whose lives were shaped by the sea. With lyrical prose and tender historical insight, this beautifully told heritage story travels from misty fjords to foreign shores, revealing the courage, craftsmanship, and quiet humanity behind the longships that changed history. From the building of a ship to the parting at the dock, from salted fish packed ...

Stranded in the Viking Age? This guide might just save your life. One moment you’re in the modern world—seconds later, you’re standing on a windswept Nordic shore, staring at a longship being dragged from the sea. The air smells of salt and woodsmoke. The people? Broad-shouldered, armed, and not exactly rolling out the welcome mat. In How Not to Die in Viking-Age Scandinavia, you’ll learn how to navigate a society where honor is everything, winter can kill as quickly as a sword, and one wrong word to the wrong jarl might land you in serious trouble. This isn’t a romanticized saga...

Would you like to learn about daily life in ancient Rome, but find conventional history books a bit boring? Would you like a more entertaining way to learn about Roman history, from the Republic to the Empire? We have a look at Roman sanitation, medicine, education, wine, sex, bathing, dining, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system, and public health from an accessible, non-academic perspective in this book, as well as looking at some of the perils or downsides in these advances in civilization. We discuss the developments in these aspects of daily life.

How did your grandparents clean their house? How did families enjoy time with each other in the 1950s? When did huge supermarkets become popular? How did people cook in the 1980s? Find all the answers and more in this book about how home life has changed since the 1950s.

This book is a summary or commentary of the first five books of the Bible in the old testament. It can be used as a dictionary of the Bible regarding the Pentateuch. These books do not only apply to the people who lived before Christ, it as well contains a lot of lessons that can be learnt and applied by Christians today. From this book, you can get to understand different themes in each chapter of the books as well as how it relates to you as a reader. Some of the themes and lessons learnt include; We are ALL GOOD before God. Do not lose your paradise because of lust. Watch out your ...

📣 What if 5900 voices could speak louder than a history book? “…Because I’m Black?” is more than a collection of quotes - it’s a vibrant, living chorus of truth, resilience, and pride. Spanning centuries of thought, struggle, triumph, and inspiration, this powerful volume brings together 5,900 quotes from 345 iconic Black leaders - writers, scientists, athletes, artists, politicians, educators, and revolutionaries who have shaped America and the world with their minds, hearts, and courage. 🖤 From the soul-stirring words of Zora Neale Hurston to the fearless wisdom of Ernest ...

Daily Life and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) He was the highest example for humanity. He was the eminence of humanity in morals and habits. He presented humanity's best course of action in every sphere of life. From childhood to youth, youth to prophethood, and from prophethood to death, every moment of his life is worthy of imitation and obedience. Looking at every corner of his life, he is a shining example of truth, trust, honesty, loyalty, and piety. The world knows him as the last Messenger of Allah, Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him). Allah Almighty has sent the...

We often think of AI in terms of futuristic robots with glowing eyes or walking, talking machines that look and act like humans. That’s the image many movies and books give us, and while that vision is fascinating, it’s only a tiny slice of what AI actually is. In real life, AI is less about building androids and more about designing systems that can learn, reason, and adapt—traits we usually associate with human intelligence. It’s about creating software and machines that can recognize patterns, make decisions, and even improve themselves over time through experience.