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One woman's enlightening trek through the natural histories, cultural stories, and present perils of thirteen national monuments.

The Oxford History of the United States is by far the most respected multi-volume history of our nation. The series includes three Pulitzer Prize winners, two New York Times bestsellers, and winners of the Bancroft and Parkman Prizes. In the newest volume, Peter C. Mancall recounts how North...

In Contested Kingdom: Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland, William McCarthy presents a groundbreaking study centered on the history of Disneyland and Disney theme park enthusiasts. Focusing on two unexplored yet interconnected phenomena—the dynamic relationship between the...

For nearly two centuries, the authorship of William Shakespeare's plays has been challenged by writers and artists as diverse as Sigmund Freud, Mark Twain, Henry James, Helen Keller, Orson Welles, Malcolm X, and Sir Derek Jacobi. How could a young man from rural Warwickshire, lacking a university education, write some of the greatest works in the English language?

Finally brought to the Grand Cosmic Contest as the latest and last arrival, Duke doesn’t get the luxury of preparation. Instead, he flows into the conflict, clawing his path through blood to fight for a top spot. Nearly every opponent is stronger, faster, and better connected, but Duke has his own hidden talents and now is the time to reveal them. As he fights his way up the ranks, the truth begins to unravel. The Contest isn’t just sport or spectacle. It’s the playground of the Entities, a vast manipulation where champions are pieces in a game that shapes the power structure of the Cosmos.

Contested Boundaries: A New Pacific Northwest History is an engaging, contemporary look at the themes, events, and people that have shaped the history of the Pacific Northwest over the last two centuries.

Just as Cade and Miles have learned to trust each other, a new threat sends them both on the run. With limited options and a dangerous enemy, they have to head straight back to where everything started.

U.S. President Sterling faces the worst crisis of his presidency. California, New York, and eight other coastal states are organizing referendums to leave the United States and join Canada. His approval ratings have cratered. His own party is in revolt. Political obituaries are already being written. But Sterling isn't finished. When the coastal alliance announces their secession timeline, Sterling unveils a response that no one sees coming—a plan so audacious it will either save American democracy or destroy it completely. As constitutional crisis spirals into something unprecedented, ...

In an adventure of a lifetime, Alexander Armstrong heads north in to an ever more hostile Arctic winter to explore the farthest reaches of the globe. In an epic journey, he navigates some of the Earth’s toughest terrain, first travelling through the glittering landscape of Scandinavia, then on...

Immerse yourself in a narrative history of untold lives, where generational memory defies displacement and erasure. While borders shift and empires fall, transform your daily commute into an evocative journey through the intimate kitchens, courtyards, and alleyways of a fiercely contested land...

This Native American history and political saga explores a massive democratic monument carved deeply into stolen stone. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms a familiar postcard image into a fierce ideological battleground. Witness the intense clash between...

Uncover the gripping religious history and explosive geopolitics of a single Jerusalem plateau that shaped three faiths. Perfect for a focused daily commute or reflective listening, this objective historical journey travels from ancient archaeological dust to modern nationalist conflicts. Grasp...

The big city and a high-flying job… or a small town and a handsome man. Which would you choose? Theodora “Teddi” Pickler is living the high life in New York City, working for a glitzy interior design magazine. However, her world gets turned upside down when her beloved grandfather suddenly passes away. Teddi is shocked to find out that her grandfather has left her everything in his Will, including his homestead and antique shop in the small, rural town of Bennington, Vermont. Complications also arise when Teddi’s angry family members contest the Will. At first, Teddi is sure that ...

Amentum is looking to expand its presence in Australia's defence and national security sectors, with a focus on contested logistics, theatre logistics and support for naval infrastructure. Speaking with Defence Connect news editor Robert Dougherty at Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026, Amentum Australia managing director Kim Katheklakis discusses the company's growth strategy and its priorities for supporting Australian Defence Force capability. The conversation explores Western Australia's growing defence industry investment, opportunities for collaboration across state ...