Before the Revolution by Mario Cartaya is a historical account of Cuba that traces the island from Spanish rule through independence and into the republic created at the beginning of the twentieth century. José Martí emerges as a defining voice in the independence movement before...

Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume II (1930–1960) by Amnon Kabatchnik is a sweeping reference work that traces three decades of Broadway's darkest stage dramas, from The Last Mile in 1930 through The Best Man in 1960. Kabatchnik, a theatre historian schooled...

Barksdale Chronicles in America, Vol. 2, by Robert A. Groves traces the genealogy of the Barksdale family across more than two hundred years of American history. The first family member explored is William D. Barksdale. He was a Virginia landowner and Revolutionary War veteran. From...

Bridges: What Ties Allies by Lande Jewels is a collection of poetic narratives focused on the many bridges that crisscross the City of London. Some, like the iconic Tower Bridge, are famous for their ingenuity, distinctive form, and stately grace. Other bridges have weathered the...

Beyond Offices by Clark Lowe explores the changing nature of work and challenges long-held beliefs about where and how work should be done. The book traces the historical shift from labor, based in physical locations like farms and factories, to office work and to a...

Bloody Broadway: Plays of Menace, Murder, and Mystery, Volume I (1900–1930) by Amnon Kabatchnik examines early 20th-century American theater, focusing on crime, suspense, and melodrama. This volume provides insight into how Broadway's darker stories evolved during a pivotal period in theatrical history. Kabatchnik offers detailed...

Bond of the Brotherhood by J. David Dutch follows David through his teenage years in Mississauga, where he immerses himself in music, friendships, and suburban adventures. He bonds with Leo through Jehovah’s Witness gatherings, music sessions, and street hockey, then gravitates toward Danno, who introduces...

Have you ever wondered why there’s only one Blockbuster Video store left in the whole world, when there used to be thousands? It’s because of DVDs and then Netflix, right? Turns out, it’s not. In Alan Payne's book Built to Fail: The Inside Story of...

Beyond the Green Widow: Consequences of the Piney Woods Creek Murders of 1921 by Juanita Green Hollinghead traces the history of the Green family, starting with James Matthew Green, an Irish immigrant who settled in Mississippi in the late 1700s. His descendants included Jake Green,...

Beyond the Darkness by Dr. Chad Scott is a powerful and personal journey through the world of dark tourism. We find ourselves visiting historical sites of tragedy, atrocity, and human suffering in this bizarre but intriguing hobby. From Auschwitz and the Paris Catacombs to Ground...