Global Heritage

1549. Convinced he’s destined to fulfill a whispered prophecy, Friar Diego de Landa labors to convert the Maya of the Yucatán Peninsula. Discovering a brutal Spanish landowner persecuting the native population, Friar Diego determines to protect them and punish the cruel man. 2010. Cortez Vuscar is convinced his father will return if he can grow their church’s congregation. Certain he’s found his true love, Cortez sets out to win her from her wealthy, unfaithful boyfriend. But his fascination with the literature she’s reading infects his mind with a deadly descent into madness.

What if the Guinness you grew up seeing at home, in pubs, or in old ads carries a history far deeper than you ever imagined? What if one pint could tell the story of a people, of famine, family, memory, and identity? Guinness Family History uncovers how a dark, creamy stout became more than a drink. It became a cultural anchor, a symbol of resilience, and a link between Ireland and its global diaspora - from Dublin to New York, Lagos to Sydney. • The legendary 9,000‑year lease and how Arthur Guinness’s bold move created a dynasty that shaped Ireland’s industrial age. • How ...

This audiobook is read by the author. Dan Saladino's Eating to Extinction is the prominent broadcaster’s pathbreaking tour of the world’s vanishing foods and his argument for why they matter now more than ever Over the past several decades, globalization has homogenized what we eat, and done...

A powerful and heartwarming exploration of cuisine in conflict zones, highlighting the heroic persistence of people struggling to protect their food culture in the face of war, genocide, and violence. War changes every part of human culture: art, education, music, politics. Why should food be...

An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: What do we lose—culturally, politically, and personally—when a language is silenced? “Fascinating . . . Galer casts a bright light on the massive linguistic diversity that the world seems set...

Discover what life was really like during World War 2 for over 100,000 Japanese Americans. Whether you are an immigrant or not, anyone can imagine what it would be like to live in a country that is totally new to you and where you aren’t fully accepted. The life of an immigrant can be shockingly difficult. Japanese people who immigrated to the United States of America felt the brunt of this truth. In the wake of Pearl Harbor, Japanese families were uprooted from their stable lives and put into harsh internment camps around the USA. Their homes were lost, their businesses sold, and their ...

This original and deeply provocative book was the first to make Palestine the subject of a serious debate--one that remains as critical as ever. "A compelling call for identity and justice." —Anthony Lewis "Books such as Mr. Said's need to be written and read in the hope that understanding...

An intergenerational wealth transfer must preserve capital, values, and decision-making clarity. Boomers and the Silent Generation control 64% of the nation's $190 trillion in wealth. As this unprecedented historic handover accelerates, families face a critical operational threat: a system that runs only when someone remembers to click "approve" will eventually fail. Unclear ownership, hidden dependencies, and slow execution queues quietly erode multi-generational balance sheets before the next wave of heirs can even act. Traditional estate planning treats wealth transfer as a single, ...

Realm of the Four Parts, 1532. Gonzalo Pizarro craves the recognition received by his brother Francisco. When the young Spaniard helps capture the Incan Emperor against overwhelming odds, he’s convinced that God himself smiles on their expedition.

From exile to empire, how did Australia transform from a remote penal colony into one of the world’s most prosperous nations? Australia’s journey is unlike any other. Once a place of hardship and punishment for convicts sent from Britain, it has become a global power known for its vibrant multicultural society, economic strength, and enviable quality of life. Yet, this transformation was neither easy nor straightforward—it was a story of struggle, resilience, and determination. Exiled to Empire: The Untold Story of Australia’s Growth takes readers on a sweeping exploration of the ...

Cultural heritage theft represents one of humanity's most persistent yet underappreciated crimes. Unlike ordinary theft, which affects individual owners, cultural property theft robs entire communities, nations, and sometimes all of humanity of irreplaceable connections to our shared past. Understanding what constitutes cultural heritage theft requires examining not just the objects themselves, but the complex web of legal, ethical, and cultural frameworks that define and protect them. Cultural property encompasses far more than ancient artifacts gathering dust in museum cases. It includes ...

What if one of history's greatest stories has never been fully told? When people think about the foundations of Western civilization, they often think of Ancient Greece, Rome, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment. Rarely do they think of Africa. Yet Africa helped shape many of the institutions, ideas, resources, and cultural traditions that influenced the Western world. In How Africa Built the West, historian Frederick Amakom takes readers on an extraordinary journey across thousands of years of history, revealing the often-overlooked connections between Africa and the rise of Western ...

Discover the hidden geography of the Muslim world in The Secret Geography of the Muslim World, an intriguing exploration of forgotten Muslim settlements, communities, migrations, trading networks, and cultural footprints across unexpected corners of the earth. From medieval China, the Silk Roads, Central Asia, and the Caucasus to Sicily, Southern Italy, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Balkans, and the Americas, this fascinating book uncovers lesser-known chapters in the global history of Islam. Explore how Muslim merchants, sailors, scholars, travelers, ...

A Dozen Strange Tales is 12 stories from the mind of William See. Unexplainable coincidences, strange sightings, misguided adventures, legends, and outright fibs are wrapped together in one entertaining collection. Set in multiple locations during various eras of time, these stories range from unbelievably impossible to completely true. This audiobook deserves a place in your device for the times when you desire an adventure that challenges your expectations.

Discover the distilled wisdom of humanity in this global journey through 100 iconic proverbs. From Stoic logic to Eastern flow, learn how the world’s greatest cultures solve life’s most enduring challenges. What if the answers to life’s most complex questions were hidden in plain sight, whispered through the centuries by our ancestors? The Common Thread is more than a collection of sayings; it is a curated global tour of the human soul. Taking you through ten distinct regions—from the "Earth-Beat" of Africa to the "Sacred Relationship" of the Americas—this book deconstructs 100 of...

Discover the World Thread by Thread An Exquisite Journey through "Stitched Stories" Unravel the vibrant tapestry that spans cultures, continents, and centuries within "Stitched Stories." Embark on an unparalleled journey through the kaleidoscopic realm of embroidery, where each stitch tells a tale of heritage, purpose, and beauty. Delve into "The Art of Embroidery An Introduction," where the foundational threads of folk embroidery, its historical roots, and its evolution from pragmatic craft to celebrated art form are masterfully presented. Be guided through the embroidered ages in "A ...

What makes West Bengal one of the most fascinating regions in India and the world? Is it the snow-capped Himalayan peaks of Darjeeling? The vast mangrove forests of the Sundarbans? The rich cultural legacy of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda? The historic streets of Kolkata? The terracotta temples of Bishnupur? The spiritual energy of Mayapur and Dakshineswar? Or the extraordinary ability of Bengal to blend nature, history, culture, spirituality, innovation, and human creativity into a single living civilization? Explore West Bengal takes readers on a captivating journey across one...

Bloomsbury presents The Gathering Place written and read by Mary Colwell. SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 'Deeply poetic.' CAROLINE LUCAS MP 'A masterpiece of storytelling.' NICK MAYHEW-SMITH 'Mary Colwell is a candle of open-minded curiosity.' PATRICK LAURIE 'An...

Africa's Exodus answers the question of the origin of black people in the Bible. It deals with the Biblical historical roots of black people. If humanity started white as some claim, then how did black people come from? Africa's Exodus locates black origin from Eden and traces their migration from Ararat through Africa throughout the world and finally to the Eden restored. We are from Eden going back to Eden!

'One brilliant woman writing about so many other brilliant women, this is a wonderful treasure chest of women’s lives, full of wit, verve and emotion . . . Epic, unputdownable, gripping. I loved it’ - Professor Kate Williams “My hope is that this book will inspire as I have been inspired...