The author of Blood Orchid explores the history of the Sioux alongside that of his own family in this posthumous work. When award-winning author Charles Bowden died in 2014, he left behind a trove of unpublished manuscripts. Dakotah marks the landmark publication of the first of these texts, and the fourth installment in his acclaimed "Unnatural History of America." Bowden uses America's Great Plains as a lens-sometimes sullied, sometimes shattered,...

An explorer and environmentalist offers a natural history of the Earth as well as a biography of the human species.

"A work of narrative nonfiction chronicling the rise of Juul, the most prominent e-cigarette company, and the birth of a new addiction"--

The Devil's Dinner is the first authoritative history of chili peppers. There are countless books on cooking with chilies, but no book goes into depth about the biological, gastronomical, and cultural impact this forbidden fruit has had upon people all over the world. The story has been too hot to handle. A billion dollar industry, hot peppers are especially popular in the United States, where a superhot movement is on the rise. Hot peppers started...

Most scientists believe the evolution of humans has a history nearly as long as life itself. Anatomically modern humans and all other life that has existed on the planet first came about from the single-celled microorganisms that emerged approximately 4 billion years ago. Through the processes of mutation and natural selection, all forms of life developed, and this continuous lineage of life makes it difficult to say precisely when one species completely...

Want to travel back in time to the spellbinding Old Norse world-and find out how you can apply its ancient wisdom and magic to modern situations and problems? Then read on: This is the book for you! Runes-the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet-are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a bygone era. They're powerful forces that have long been associated with magic and divination. Since ancient times, people have used them for guidance,...

This is the first book out of three in our "From Rus to Russia" series about Russian history. Embark on a journey through time as you dive into the fascinating world of Russia's early history. "Russian History: The Beginning to the 18th Century" is your guide to the formative events and iconic figures that shaped the nation we know today. Immerse yourself in the gripping tales of conquest, intrigue, and revolution, exploring the complex interplay...

This combo book consists of 3 titles about the following topics: 1: History of India - The history of India is long and complicated. It dates back to thousands of years before Christ, according to historical analysts, and it involves wars, peoples, different spiritual movements, claims of independence, merging of empires, and various cultural aspects. In this study guide, we will try to shed some light on the development of this area of the world....

This book is intended as a survey of pyramids and possible pyramids worldwide. There are more than 50 different pyramids and sites reviewed. I've broken this information into three sections as follows: Best Known Pyramids-Those which are famous throughout the world and almost everyone knows about. Lesser Known Accepted Pyramids-These are real documented sites which experts agree are real pyramids but not that well known throughout the world. Possible...

Profiles some of the most deadly weapons in history, including the katana, war hammer, pike, and battleaxe.