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Through its military policy and foreign policy, America attained superpower status in a remarkably short period of time.

"Work smarter, not harder." Gerard Fonte presents the construction of the Great Pyramid as a wonder indeed, while challenging our cherished notions of the arduous labor and extreme human

While working on my last book, The Shadow of the White Rose, Edward Courtenay Earl of Devon, 1526 to 1556, I realized that I was only telling part of a story, as there are many links between Edward

The End of Knowledge is a revolutionary work in several regards, most especially in its reinvention of reason as both a theoretical and practical tool able to identify and craft ideal axiological j

Exploring some of the most destructive and dismaying elements of living, a psychiatrist of international stature shows that the best and worst aspects of living are closely related.

Varner brings together a medley of stories, myths and folklore, sharing a fascination and respect for humankind's early and contemporary cultures and wondering at similarities across the board

A shocking follow-up study of Operation Iron Triangle, Iraq, this book outlines the treatment of  US soldiers who apparently were following their orders as they understood  them and who were then a

In easily-digested "lessons," Prof.

As Western troops withdraw from Afghanistan, the Afghan National Army (A.N.A.), such as it is, has been tasked with securing the country. Yet the A.N.A.

"Another Kienzle top seller. Excellent in style and story. Original and timely." —Lucy Freeman, Mystery Writers of America From William X.

Clementine von Radics writes of love, loss and the uncertainties and beauties of life with a ravishing poetic voice and piercing bravura that speak directly not only to the sensibility of her gener

"The clever plot, the subtle clues, and above all, the ideas make this well worth reading." —West Coast Review of Books From William X.

The Gathering was the 24th in Kienzle's series of mysteries, featuring Father Robert Koesler as a Roman Catholic priest whose intuitiveness and caring nature have led him to an unusual calling

"Bishop as Pawn provides a splendid showcase for Kienzle's skill at contriving a whodunit and for his insider's view of archdiocesan politics."—Chicago Sun-Times From the autho