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Set in present-day, a disgraced former Secret Service office and a Jesuit professor join forces to delve into the mysteries surrounding the events of November 22, 1963. Fixated on deciphering the conspiracies behind the history-changing assassination, they are oblivious to the fact that the cabal is still active—and may face an end as bloody as the carnage in Dealey Plaza. Will they be able to unc...

At the height of America’s postwar boom, no region was more vital to the nation’s economic strength than the Great Lakes. It was the beating heart of the global economy—possessing all the power and prestige that Silicon Valley enjoys today. This industrial dominance depended on Great Lakes freighters getting iron ore from the shores of Lake Superior to the factories in Chicago, Detroit, and Clevel...

Drawing on vivid contemporary accounts, this is a fascinating exploration of how and why the Revolutionary War descended into a brutal existential struggle. This engrossing history of the Revolutionary War conclusively shows that those caught up in it believed they had nothing to lose by fighting without regard for the rules of so-called “civilized warfare.” The clarion call to arms “Liberty or De...

REAR WINDOW: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Golden Age of Hollywood examines this complex, fascinating film, its multiple layers and subsequent cinematic impact. Made at his creative peak, Hitchcock’s Rear Window influenced filmmaking in the years that followed, and its timeless themes now align with today’s digital culture. This deep dive will also strike a chord with cultural histo...

Tim McGrath, award-winning author of James Monroe: A Life, brings readers an epic, revelatory account of the Battle of Gettysburg in THREE ROADS TO GETTYSBURG. He shines a light on George Meade, Lincoln’s unexpected choice to lead the Union army and not often mentioned historical figure today, who defeated Robert E. Lee and changed the course of the Civil War and the path to reunification for our...

When Frank Leahy retired from Notre Dame after the 1953 season, he had the second-best record in the history of the game (107-13-99, .864). Seven decades later, he still does. Award-winning sportswriter Ivan Maisel brings the forgotten legend of Notre Dame head football coach Frank Leahy back to life, based on rare and complete access to Fighting Irish football historical archives and the Leahy fa...

Rattlesnakes on the practice field, fist fights on the team plane, bounced checks, paternity suits, house bombings by the Ku Klux Klan, stadium fields covered in circus elephant dung, one-legged trainers, humiliating defeats, miraculous wins, All-Pro quarterbacks getting drunk at halftime, sex in a phone booth, and even a future Hall of Fame coach stealing a taxi cab. Sounds like the craziest foot...

In its duration, geographical reach, and ferocity, World War II was unprecedented, and the effects on those who fought it and their loved ones at home, immeasurable. The heroism of the men and women who won the war may be well documented, but we know too little about the pain and hardships veterans endured upon their return home. Drawing from veterans’ memoirs, oral histories, and government docum...

The epic of the American West is America’s great creation myth—and one whose telling is now as contested as oncewas the land. From a widely accepted tale of progress, redemption, and glorious conquest a new, darker story emerged: one of ghastly violence, racism, and environmental exploitation. In THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY: Triumph, Tragedy, and the Shaping of the American West (Dutton) ,acclaimed h...

In Running Deep: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine in World War II, Clavin profiles the USS Tang—the one submarine that outfought all other boats in the Silent Service. Its captain, Richard Hetherington O’Kane, long an overlooked war hero, also gets his due. This is the true story of death and survival in the high seas—and of the submarine and her brave captain who w...

Donald Rumsfeld was a major player in American history. In this riveting alternative history, he's put on trial for his role in the United States 2003 invasion of Iraq. The story charts Rumsfeld's rise to fame and power, the fight with President Donald Trump that leads to his prosecution, and his spellbinding trial at the International Criminal Court. Told through the eyes of a mysterious narrator...

Life often appears darkest just before the dawn of a new day. In Menagerie in the Dark, Chris Kauzlarich immerses us in a speculative journey that explores the darker aspects of the human condition before bringing us back to the surface with the light of a new day. Through fourteen stories, this menagerie of characters faces trials of sorrow, death, loneliness, regret, deception, murder, delight,...

WILLING PREY is the perfect mix of spicy and sweet, making it the ultimate dark romance that’s easy to dive into for newcomers to the genre. Allie expertly balances intense, kinky chase scenes with clear, consistent consent and boundaries. The heroine knows exactly what she wants, and her love for primal play creates a sizzling, erotic dynamic. Allie Oleander writes spicy contemporary, dark, and m...

Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison went on a trip together through Upstate New York and parts of New England on horseback. This "northern journey" came at a moment of tension for the new nation, one in whose founding these Virginians and political allies had played key roles. The Constitution was ratified, and President Washington was in his first term o...

Bogart and Huston: Their Lives, Their Adventures, and the Classic Movies They Made Together Between 1941 and 1953 director John Huston and actor Humphrey Bogart made one classic film after another: The Maltese Falcon, Across the Pacific, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Key Largo, The African Queen, and Beat the Devil. All of them would be at home on any list of the best movies ever made. They we...

Desi Arnaz is a name that resonates with fans of classic television, but few understand the depth of his contributionsto the entertainment industry. In  Desi Arnaz , Todd S. Purdum offers a captivating biography that dives into the groundbreaking Latino artist and businessman known to millions as Ricky Ricardo from  I Love Lucy .Beyond his iconic role, Arnaz was a pioneering entrepreneur who funda...

In THE GRAVE ARTIST, a wedding reception is coming to a close in the Hollywood Hills when the blissful day is shattered by the death of the groom. Though the incident appears to be an accident, Carmen Sanchez and Jake Heron discover that the tragedy is the third in a series of similar deaths and conclude something far more sinister is at play. The two uncover chilling evidence pointing to a serial...

In TOMLINSON’S WAKE, Doc’s best friend Tomlinson has had a near death experience—actually, he claims he died when a hurricane sank his sailboat off the coast of Honduras and was resurrected by a mysterious runaway orphan, a direct descendant of a Mayan king. Now, Tomlinson is protecting the boy, on the run from corrupt politicians who fear an Indigenous revolution. Doc joins Tomlinson in Mesoameri...

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Joe Hart has a knack for telling propulsive stories centering on highly relatable characters whose vulnerabilities often become a source of strength. His critically acclaimed work includes the 2023 Edgar Award Winner for Best Paperback Original Or Else, as well as The River Is Dark and Obscura, which Publishers Weekly called “outstanding,” and the Los Angeles...

No three words from the annals of World War II have echoed through the decades more deeply than General Douglas MacArthur’s famous vow, following Japan’s invasion of – and MacArthur’s ordered retreat from – the Philippines. Yet, as Jonathan Horn provocatively relates in The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines (Scribner), those same words have obscur...

There can be doubt, the greatest dynasty in NFL history stood on two pillars: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. That is indisputable. Together they forged a working relationship that provided thrilling results that would change the game forever and provide a two-decade-long winning culture not likely to ever be repeated. In those twenty years they helped New England to nine Super Bowls, winning six. B...

About The Book Optimistic Cole Kiyokage is aiming to become a Triple S rank adventurer to earn money needed to give his mum an easier life, but once he meets his idol Gilbert Shaw he learns why his always felt different from everyone else. As a dragon and human half-bread Cole must now learn how to control his new power while struggling with the trials that come from being the son of a dragon. Ken...

Daisy and Friends Outside Our Window  is a rhyming story for toddlers and pre-kindergarteners about the changing seasons. It's written from inside the house window looking out, as seen by Daisy the cat, and her three dog friends, Smokie, Rocky, and H-Dee. What do the friends see, when the colorful seasons change from winter to spring, and summer to fall? A portion of the proceeds from the Dais...

Minneapolis homicide detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth arrest a sadistic pair of killers for the murder of several women with the help of Monkeewrench, their eccentric, cyber-sleuth friends and partners. One of the killers dies in custody and the other, Wolfgang Mauer, is sent to a maximum security mental hospital in a rural corner of Minnesota. There, Mauer plots his escape–and his vengeanc...

The University of Nebraska Press is proud to announce the publication of Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season by Thomas Wolf, author of The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932 (Nebraska, 2020), finalist for the Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball Research; and...