Wayfaring Stranger: A Musical Journey in the American South (John Emma)(Paperback)

Wayfaring Stranger (Burke James Lee)(Paperback)

In his most ambitious work yet, New York Times bestseller James Lee Burke tells a classic American story through one man's unforgettable life. In 1934, sixteen-year-old Weldon Avery Holland happens upon infamous criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow after one of their notorious armed robberies

A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (Muir John)(Paperback)

At the age of 29, naturalist John Muir set out for a long hike through the rural American South in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. This volume chronicles his path along the 'wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find' and his delighted encounters with Spanish moss, palmettos,

A Sojourner's Truth: Choosing Freedom and Courage in a Divided World (Robinson Natasha Sistrunk)(Paperback)

A Sojourner's Truth is an African American girl's journey from South Carolina to the United States Naval Academy, and then to her calling as an international speaker, mentor, and thought-leader. Intertwined with Natasha's story is the story of Moses, a leader who was born into a marginalized

1956, The World in Revolt (Hall Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Across the American South, and in the Union of South Africa, black people risk their livelihoods, and their lives, in the struggle to dismantle institutionalised white supremacy and secure first-class citizenship. It was an epic contest, and one which made 1956 - like 1789 and 1848 - a year

United States Marine Corps in Vietnam (Green Michael)(Paperback)

With the American-supported South Vietnamese government verging on collapse in early 1965, American President Lyndon Johnson decided to commit American conventional ground forces in the form of a United States Marine Corps (USMC) brigade of approximately 3,000 men on March 8, 1965. So began a

Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia (Ritchie Fiona)(Paperback)

From the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries, a steady stream of Scots migrated to Ulster and eventually onward across the Atlantic to resettle in the United States. Many of these Scots-Irish immigrants made their way into the mountains of the southern Appalachian region. They brought with

Sonnetcetera (Montgomery John)(Paperback)

John Montgomery was born and raised in South Africa, spent eight years in the U.S.A. and has lived in the U.K. since 1990. He has always had a passion for both his language and the arts, and is well known for his ability to measure and reach others. He is particularly taken with the discipline and

Wayfaring Stranger (Burke James Lee (Author))(Paperback / softback)

A fateful encounter with Bonnie and Clyde, a crime of greed, cruelty and the horror of war. From the award-winning author of THE TIN ROOF

Crossroads of Conjure: The Roots and Practices of Granny Magic, Hoodoo, Brujera, and Curanderismo (Rasbold Katrina)(Paperback)

Journey into the fascinating world of American South folk

A Measure of Belonging: Twenty-One Writers of Color on the New American South (Barnes Cinelle)(Paperback)

This fierce collection celebrates the incredible diversity in the contemporary South by featuring essays by twenty-one of the finest young writers of color living and working in the region today, who all address a central question: Who is welcome? Kiese Laymon navigates the racial politics of

South Island Trout Fishing Guide (Kent John)(Paperback / softback)

John Kent's South Island Trout Fishing Guide is a comprehensive guide to the South Island's incomparable trout fishing waters. More than 400 rivers and 150 lakes are described, along with their location, access, fishing season and appropriate techniques and

Purple Lotus (Rao Veena)(Paperback)

Tara, an immigrant woman in the American South, is trapped in a loveless, abusive arranged marriage, until she discovers self-love--a powerful force that gives her the courage to find herself and to confront a cruel, victim-blaming, patriarchal

Stranger Shores (Coetzee J.M.)(Paperback / softback)

A collection of 29 pieces on books, writing, photography, and the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. With literary subjects ranging from Defoe through Rilke and Kafka to the giants of the 20th century, those who admire Coetzee as a novelist can also read his literary

American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (Kyle Chris)(Paperback)

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPERJoin Chris Kyle on a fascinating journey to discover 'how 10 firearms changed United States history' (New York Times Book Review)Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of

The Odd-Job Man (Thomas Neil)(Paperback)

In 1989, deep in the South American jungles of Suriname, a former commando and Falklands War veteran discharged from the SAS found himself with a group of contract soldiers training a rebel army against a violent dictator regime.Things were not so clear cut in this war-torn country and as cracks

Oh, Freedom! (D'Adamo Francesco)(Paperback)

A newly translated Young Adult's fiction title set in the American South from the best-selling and award winning author of Iqbal. Oh Freedom is about a child's loss of innocence, and perseverance in the face of oppression.Francesco D'Adamo is an Italian author born in Milan in 1949. Francesco

Cassette Cultures: The Past and Present of a Musical Icon (Komurki John Z.)(Paperback)

Black Boy (Wright Richard)(Paperback)

Richard Wright's powerful account of his journey from innocence to experience in the Jim Crow South is a profound indictment--a poignant and disturbing record of social injustice and human suffering. When Black Boy exploded onto the literary scene in 1945, it caused a sensation. Orville Prescott of

Diamond Frontier (Wilcox John)(Paperback / softback)

It's 1880, and the atmosphere is explosive in the South African province of the Transvaal. The discovery of diamonds has bred greed and violence, while British forces contend with murderous bePedi tribesmen and subversive Boer farmers. Former army captain Simon Fonthill has had his fill of

American Presidents and the United Nations: Internationalism in the Balance (Moore Jr John)(Paperback)

American Presidents and the United Nations: Internationalism in the Balance offers a fresh look at the U.S.-UN relationship. The current discourse regarding America's linkage with the UN--and particularly about the　President's　influence on the world body--has metamorphosed well beyond the

Billy (French Albert)(Paperback / softback)

Narrated in the rich accents of the American South, Billy's story is told amid the picking fields and town streets, the heat, dust and poverty of the region in the time of the Depression. 'Billy is a book that will stay with me in my dreams', Tim O'Brien author of The Things They

Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course (Deer Joe)(Paperback)

Acting in Musical Theatre remains the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It covers fundamental skills for novice actors, practical insights for professionals, and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft. Educators will find the clear structure ideal for

The General in His Labyrinth (Garca Mrquez Gabriel)(Paperback)

General Simon Bolivar, the Liberator of five South American countries, takes a last melancholy journey down the Magdalena River, revisiting cities along its shores, and reliving the triumphs, passions, and betrayals of his life. Infinitely charming, prodigiously successful in love, war and

1519 - A Journey to the End of Time (Harrison John)(Paperback / softback)

While recovering from cancer, John Harrison followed in the footsteps of Hernan Cortes - the man responsible for the fall of the Aztec Empire - for four months, exploring ruins which refute the popular image of the Aztecs and their neighbours as bloodthirsty savages, and discovering that the