This book explores the life of Patrice Lumumba (1926-61), the iconic leader of the Congos independence movement and a symbol of anti-imperialist struggle. Revised with new intelligence archives, it traces his transition from nationalist to revolutio...Lasīt vairāk
Katherine Philips has many accolades the first woman to have a play commercially produced; a seventeenth-century Civil War poet of distinction; someone who broke the rules of poetry; one of the first notable female poets in the world; one of the fi...Lasīt vairāk
Quietly radical, Love Expanded is a boundary-pushing book on love and relationships in all its forms, showing exactly what we can all learn from the asexual community....Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 04-Jun-2026, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group), ISBN-13: 9780857507198)
From comedian and TikTok star Kevin James Thornton comes a hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in a Christian fundamentalist church, turning trauma into comedy, and finding your own way. Growing up in the 90s in a small town in In...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 04-Jun-2026, Hardback, Izdevniecība: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781837051731)
The unbelievable true story of a boy who went to sea at 13, became a war hero in both world wars, and survived four shipwrecks, including Titanic...Lasīt vairāk
Edgy, bold and rebellious - this guide delivers sharp insights, standout quotes and key milestones that reveal the authentic voice behind the star....Lasīt vairāk
A beautiful 10th-anniversary hardback edition of the dazzling, taboo-breaking work that helped define contemporary hybrid non-fiction and established Olivia Laing as one of its essential voices...Lasīt vairāk
From the bestselling author of Girlhood, an examination of celibacy as well as the solitude, the freedoms and the feminist heroes discovered along the way - a wise and transformative look at relationships and self-knowledge...Lasīt vairāk
From the New York Times bestselling author comes the untold story of the fugitive, muse, lover and pioneer at the heart of the psychedelic revolution - until her audacious exploits forced her into the shadows...Lasīt vairāk
SOON TO BE A TV SERIES WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY ANDREW HAIGH New York Times Book Critics Favorite Book of the Year · Washington Post Notable Book of the Year Its all here: the grade school Walt Disney and Dr. Seuss; the adolescen...Lasīt vairāk
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! A candid, funny, and occasionally devastating culinary memoir of a woman making her way through the food world, navigating addiction, a cultural reckoning, and an unexpected tragedy In this...Lasīt vairāk
A candid, no-holds-barred memoir in which Hollywood icon Mamie Van Doren busts myths, settles old scores, and unveils untold stories from a life lived at the glittering and gritty edges of the Golden Age.You Thought I Was Dead i...Lasīt vairāk
Logical Family is a sweet, filthy peach of a memoir from a cultural explosion of a man Caitlin Moran A beautiful memoir so tender and funny and dignified and kind that it left me a little weepy Alan Cumming I read Logical Family as slowly as I coul...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 04-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Izdevniecība: Post Hill Press, ISBN-13: 9798895651346)
Go behind the scenes of four well known murder trials to uncover all the facts about what really happened before the cases went to trial....Lasīt vairāk
Americas beloved wolf historian and longtime Yellowstone park ranger shares his long-awaited biographya story filled with true grit, laughter, and love for Americas National Parks. There is literally no one else who could tell these stori...Lasīt vairāk
A beautifully written, courageous and deeply moving journey from sorrow to acceptance, from loss to hope, shimmering with coastal light and hard-won wisdom....Lasīt vairāk
In 2025, the Vatican put Gaudķ on the path to sainthood, in recognition not only of his architectural work but of the way he lived. Now, 100 years since his death, this biography rediscovers his incredible life, work and faith....Lasīt vairāk
From the prize-winning author of Fire in Babylon, a timely reappraisal of Frank Worrells life and legacy, published in time for the centenary of his birth in 2024. ...Lasīt vairāk
The most authentic memoir of Freddie Mercurynow in the Remastered Series from Omnibus Press.Peter Freestone was Freddie Mercurys personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. He lived with Mercury in London, Munich,...Lasīt vairāk
This is the first biography to explore in detail the life of Dark Age historian, The Venerable Bede. Based on the most up-to-date research and historical and archaeological evidence, this book pieces together Bedes life and those of the monks and nu...Lasīt vairāk
A riveting chronicle of the battle for chess supremacy and the brilliant, eccentric, extremely online grandmasters changing an ancient game.Every elite chess player dreams of becoming world champion, of wearing the wreath and going dow...Lasīt vairāk
Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A personal and cultural exploration of the struggles between art and business at the heart of modern Hollywood, through the eyes...Lasīt vairāk
Tracing the stages of Taylor Swifts musical career, from her close-knit family and the early songwriting of her teen years to the magnificent showmanship and maturity of the 202324 Eras Tour, the book sees the phenomenal talent evolve from th...Lasīt vairāk
The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life - inspiring us all to Be More Michael Caine....Lasīt vairāk
Inspiring and joyous.PeopleHeartwarming . . . infectious . . . Morillos The Boy Who Reached for the Stars is every bit the inspiration he means it to be.Kirkus Reviews...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 04-Jun-2026, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Bloomsbury Publishing USA, ISBN-13: 9781639735518)
From the legendary Pentagon Papers whistleblower and author of The Doomsday Machine-a posthumous collection of Daniel Ellsbergs courageous writings that paint a portrait of his life, work, and most deeply held beliefs, edited by his son...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 04-Jun-2026, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Omnibus Press, ISBN-13: 9781913172367)
Electric Dreams is the definitive history of the hugely influential bands The Human League and Heaven 17, from Sheffield beginnings to world-renowned synth-pop pioneers. The book draws on first-hand interviews with band members, ex-band mem...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 04-Jun-2026, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Third State Books Inc., ISBN-13: 9798890130396)
SPIT is the raw and electrifying memoir of Jonnie Parkbetter known by his rap moniker, Dumbfoundeadwhose rise from an unruly childhood in Los Angeless iconic Koreatown kid to international rap star is as unlikely as it is exhilaratin...Lasīt vairāk
A Book of the Year for The New Yorker and Electric Lit and a Time Out 10 Best Books of 2025 From the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author of Gay Bar comes a rule-breaking, genre-busting story of outlaw love. Its 19...Lasīt vairāk
An adventure to rival David Granns Lost City of Z, and a riveting exposé of the plunder that still fills the worlds top art museums Zeke Faux, author or Number Go Up Immaculately researched and beautifully written, a gripping real-life...Lasīt vairāk
Television writer, producer, and bestselling author of the acclaimed The Broke Diaries and Mixed charts her unexpected role as her terminally ill mothers caretaker in this funny, moving, and unforgettable memoir. Angela Nissel always wan...Lasīt vairāk
****This paperback edition includes an exclusive letter from Annie and two bonus chapters**** A beautifully written story of the sweetness of staying put, Joness book will add depth to any memoir collection.Library Journal Can...Lasīt vairāk
In this moving biography and memoir, Blair Underwood, acclaimed star of film, stage, and television, pays homage to his mother, sharing her well-lived life, and key lessons learned as a fashion designer, mother, and soldiers wife. Born in...Lasīt vairāk
An inspirational and uplifting account of Bobby Boltons epic trucking adventure across the globe, journeying through continents and finding love along the way....Lasīt vairāk
Discover one of the Scottish Enlightenments brightest stars.Among the giants of the Scottish Enlightenment, the name of James Hutton is overlooked. Yet his Theory of the Earth revolutionised the way we think about how our planet was formed and laid...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 04-Jun-2026, Hardback, Izdevniecība: William Collins, ISBN-13: 9780008699987)
A rollicking narrative history set during the extraordinary summer of 1726 when Jonathan Swift arrived in London from Dublin, with a draft of Gullivers Travels in his bag....Lasīt vairāk
William Burroughs life and art, situated in the context of the most radical and influential rock n roll stars of the late twentieth century...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 04-Jun-2026, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Grand Central Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781538774328)
Malcolm in the Desert is a roadmap for people navigating the crossroads of a confusing, fast-moving and uncivil world. Based on the teachings and the example of Malcolm X, as understood by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm in the Des...Lasīt vairāk
