The world's best selling science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, challenges credulity and imagination as he examines our most mysterious supernatural phenomena. Tales of ghosts, poltergeists, … [Read more...] about Arthur C Clarke’s World of Strange Powers.
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Darwin’s Century by Loren Eisley
DARWIN'S CENTURY is an interesting survey of the men whose scientific investigations led to advances in studies in biology and, interestingly enough, physics. Eiseley presents a readable account of … [Read more...] about Darwin’s Century by Loren Eisley
Day of the Assassins by Michael Burleigh
In Day of the Assassins, acclaimed historian Michael Burleigh explores the many facets of political assassination. He explains the role of historical precedent, why it is more frequent in certain … [Read more...] about Day of the Assassins by Michael Burleigh
National Geographic – December 1969
The December 1969 edition of National Geographic was devoted to the exploits of Apollo 11. The magazine published photographs from the surface of the Moon for the first time. There are many … [Read more...] about National Geographic – December 1969
The Voyage of the Catalpa by Peter F Stevens
The whaling ship Catalpa set out from Massachusetts to undertake a daring yearlong mission of international rescue. American captain George Anthony risked his career as a whaler and his life to … [Read more...] about The Voyage of the Catalpa by Peter F Stevens
The Man Who Killed Kennedy by Roger Stone
From political insider Roger Stone comes a compelling case that Lyndon Baines Johnson had the motive, means, and opportunity to orchestrate the assassination of President Kennedy. Stone has … [Read more...] about The Man Who Killed Kennedy by Roger Stone
The Making of Modern Russia by Lionel Kochan
This is a history of Russia from the earliest times up to the outbreak of the Second World War. The author has concentrated on the modern period. He has devoted as many pages to the eighty years … [Read more...] about The Making of Modern Russia by Lionel Kochan
The Last Armada by Des Ekin
General Juan del Águila has been sprung from a prison cell to command the last great Spanish Armada. His mission: to seize a bridgehead in Queen Elizabeth's England and hold it. Facing him is … [Read more...] about The Last Armada by Des Ekin
The Years of Rice and Salt Kim Stanley Robinson
It is the fourteenth century and one of the most apocalyptic events in human history is set to occur - the coming of the Black Death. History teaches us that a third of Europe's population was … [Read more...] about The Years of Rice and Salt Kim Stanley Robinson
Avenue of Spies by Alex Kershaw
The best-selling author of The Liberator brings to life the incredible true story of an American doctor in Paris, and his heroic espionage efforts during World War II The leafy Avenue Foch, one of … [Read more...] about Avenue of Spies by Alex Kershaw