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Madden explores surprising parallels between the Roman and American republics.

An extremely successful author named Kloster and an unnamed, up-andcoming writer have one thing in common--they've both employed a typist named Luciana.

In this harrowing war saga, Kershaw recounts the incredible story of the U.S. Navy's deadliest World War II submarine, the USS Tang.

Teenaged Isobel "Belly" Conklin, whose life revolves around spending the summer at her mother's best friend's beach house, reflects on the tragic events of the past year that changed her life forev

Belly spends the summer she turns sixteen at the beach just like every other summer of her life, but this time things are very different.

In 1990, $300 million worth of paintings are stolen from a museum in Boston, and are never recovered.

The ruthless Batu Khan has forged an empire across Mongolia and central Asia.

Adams was a brilliant observer of the world and its politics.

Presents five of the author's most acclaimed short stories.

The hilarious story of Fanny Hill and her erotic exploits in London shocked the religious and literary hierarchy, who condemned the book, thus immediately increasing demand for it.

The Nan-Shan was on her way from the southward to the treaty port of Fuchau with cargo 200 Chinese coolies on board.

London's Great Plague of 1665 devastated the city, as Europe's final bubonic outbreak killed thousands of helpless citizens.

Includes 75 poems as well as commentary and readings from some of Emily's letters and notes.

A Dutch boy and girl work toward two goals, finding the doctor who can restore their father's memory and winning the competition for the silver skates.

Presents the autobiography of Douglass, an American slave, and his journey out of mental and physical bondage.