Editors Of Life: 115 books
TIME-LIFE World War II: Dunkirk
One Rescue. Nine Days. 340,000 Lives Saved.
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2017
Discover the heroes who saved 340,000 lives
The Battle of Dunkirk has come to represent heroic perseverance in the face of adversity. By May 1940, Hitler's Nazis had pushed the Allies into a corner of France, almost to the sea. They thought the English had no choice but to surrender . . . but...
by The Editors of TIME-LIFE
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2018
From The Beatles, to The Rolling Stones, to Jimmy Hendrix and Janis Joplin, 1968 was a year when rock 'n' roll helped change the conversation around the world. Celebrate this epic year with TIME-LIFE's special edition Music of 1968.
TIME-LIFE The Wild West
True Tales and Amazing Legends
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2017
The settling of the West in the 19th century is the essential American story, rich in symbolism and full of inspiration. This narrative of intrepid explorers, hardy pioneers seeking a better life, and daring outlaws who flouted authority, defintes the American spirit even today.
TIME-LIFE History of the Rifle
The Weapon That Changed the World
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2016
TIME-LIFE presents the History of the Rifle from the first hand-held versions were Chinese fire lances invented in the 10th century through the Americans and their expansion westward, who refined the weapon and redefined its place in culture and society.
TIME-LIFE Great Prison Escapes
Thrilling Tales of How They Got Away
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2018
TIME-LIFE presents Great Prisons Escapes: Thrilling Tales of How they Got Away. Includes the true story behind the Papillon legend, the story for Tupac's godmother, and the real con artist of Catch Me If You Can.
TIME-LIFE American Inventors
A History of Genius
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2016
From Thomas Edison to Alexander Graham Bell to Benjamin Franklin to Henry Ford to the Wright Brothers, our country has been built upon a foundation of innovation. A melting pot of diversity, America harbors a collaborative spirit and inspires an exchange of ideas where what is developed by one inventor...
TIME-LIFE The Mob
Inside the Brutal World of the Mafia
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
Inside the brutal world of the mafia
The Mob. The Mafia. Organized crime. America's violent underworld has always fascinated us--the colorful criminals, dirty cops, crooked politicians and shady businessmen. It's a hard and high-stakes world, fueled by gambling, prostitution, extortion, graft,...
How to Survive Off the Grid
From Backyard Homesteads to Bunkers (and Everything in Between)
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
For anyone who has ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and heading for the hills, survival expert and three-time New York Times bestselling author, Tim MacWelch, makes that a reality with How to Survive Off the Grid. Concrete, useful hints cover everything from raising chickens in your urban backyard...
by The Editors of TIME-LIFE
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2018
The Salem witch trials remain one of the most shocking and studied episodes in American history. Within the span of 15 months, the legal proceedings around the trials swept up at least 144 people, secured the confessions of 54 individuals and led to the execution of 20, mostly women. The hysteria...
TIME-LIFE JFK at 100
The Presidency and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2017
War hero. Political icon. Martyr. As the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy is one of the most celebrated figures in American history. Born into wealth and power, Kennedy proved himself to the nation as a young man, then rose through the ranks of elected office, reaching the White...
Literary Texas
A Guide to the State's Literary Destinations
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2016
Most of the readers and writers we know, far from being the sort to only haunt the recesses of their town’s library or curl up on the couch when the sun's shining, like to get out and visit the places they’ve read about. Or the places that inspire them.
Lone Star Literary Life polled our...
World War II - Victory in Europe
Defeating the Nazis: A Triumph of Courage, Military Strategy, and Endurance
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
The first months of 1945, which brought the long war in Europe to an end, were some of the most remarkable in history. The Allies scored stunning victories, Franklin Roosevelt died, Hitler committed suicide, and finally, in May, the Germans surrendered and celebrations around the world began, even as war in the Pacific raged on. Victory in Europe charts the events of these incredible days.
The Ultimate Backcountry Survival Manual
294 Tips for Roughing It
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2016
When it’s you against the wilderness, you need to be prepared for whatever life can throw at you. Whether you’re planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail or camping off the beaten path in your nearby state park, being out in the wild comes with inherent risks. From the everyday disruptions to the...
Best Hair Book Ever!
Cute Cuts, Sweet Styles and Tons of Tress Tips
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2016
Buh-bye, bad hair days! This complete guide to care, cuts and cute styles makes it easy to have amazing hair each and every day of the week. With tons of tutorials for pretty ponies, bold braids and easy updos, you’ll go from school to sports to sleepovers with your loveliest-ever locks.
Plus,...