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The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn
Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 2005; US$ 22.95This definitive biography of Anne Boleyn establishes her as a figure of considerable importance and influence in her own right. A full biography of Anne Boleyn, based on the latest scholarly research. Focusses on Anne’s life and legacy and establishes Anne as a figure of considerable importance and influence in her own right. Adulteress... more...
The Hellenistic World from Alexander to the Roman Conquest
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 41.00The Hellenistic period saw the Greek world expand through Alexander's campaigns before ultimately submitting to Rome. This new and enlarged edition of the seminal sourcebook presents over three hundred ancient texts in original translations supported by introductory sections, notes and references, chronological tables, maps, illustrations, and a full... more...
Havana
Palgrave Macmillan 2007; US$ 14.95Looking beyond Cold War politics and the nostalgia of Cuban exiles, Estrada uncovers the real Havana and its fascinating history. Portraying the adventurers and dreamers who left their mark on Havana, this book is a deeply personal account of a love affair with a city, as well as an entertaining portrait of a place not easily forgotten. more...
Galapagos at the Crossroads
National Geographic Society 2009; US$ 26.00As eloquent as it is alarming, Carol Ann Bassett?s portrait of today?s Galápagos depicts a deadly collision of economics, politics, and the environment that may destroy one of the world?s last Edens. For millions, the Galápagos Islands represent nature at its most unspoiled, an inviolate place famed for its rare flora and fauna. But soon today?s... more...
CultureShock! Philippines
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2008; US$ 11.17CultureShock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Philippines. Settling into a foreign land is never easy but with this book, you will learn to understand the importance of amor-propio, appreciate the Filipino ways and learn about the history and culture of this diverse country. Find out the... more...
Battle Cry of Freedom
Oxford University Press, USA 2003; US$ 18.99Now featuring a new Afterword by the author, this handy paperback edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Battle Cry of Freedom is without question the definitive one-volume history of the Civil War. James McPherson's fast-paced narrative fully integrates the political, social, and military events that crowded the two decades from the outbreak of... more...
Colin Powell
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2009; US$ 16.99Few figures in the past quarter-century have played a more significant role in American foreign policy than Colin Powell. He wielded power at the highest levels of the most important foreign policy bureaucracies: the Pentagon, the White House, the joint chiefs, and the state department. As national security advisor in the Ronald Reagan administration,... more...
Travel Beijing, China
MobileReference.com 2010; US$ 4.99This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on Kindle and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses,... more...
Holy Cow!
Transworld 2010; US$ 12.00After backpacking her way around India, 21-year-old Sarah Macdonald decided that she hated this land of chaos and contradiction with a passion, and when an airport beggar read her palm and insisted she would come back one day - and for love - she vowed never to return. But twelve years later the prophecy comes true when her partner, ABC's South... more...









