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Grant Takes Command

By Bruce Catton

Biographies and Memoirs

The Pulitzer Prize–winning historian's "lively and absorbing" biography of Ulysses S. Grant and his leadership during the Civil War ( The New York Times Book Review). This conclusion to Bruce Catton's acclaimed history of General Grant begins in the summer…

Genius of Place

By Justin Martin

Biographies and Memoirs

The definitive biography of the influential abolitionist, ardent social reformer and conservationist, and the visionary designer of Central Park. Frederick Law Olmsted is arguably the most important historical figure that the average American knows the least about. Best remembered for…

George Marshall

By Debi Unger

Biographies and Memoirs

"A full-scale biography of this great soldier-statesman that is both comprehensively researched and highly readable" ( Publishers Weekly). Here is the first biography to offer a complete picture of the life of George C. Marshall, chief of staff of the…

Gaspipe

By Philip Carlo

Nonfiction

"If your Sopranos addiction shows no signs of abating," the life and crimes of a mob boss from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Night Stalker ( Los Angeles Times). The boss of New York's infamous Lucchese crime family,…

Game of Thorns

By Doug Wead

Nonfiction

Enter Hillary Clinton: a seasoned politician with a slick PR team and the majority of the world's media behind her. Now enter Donald Trump: a brash reality TV star with a penchant for aggressive outbursts on Twitter. Even if these…

Gaslighting

By Stephanie Sarkis

General Nonfiction

How to recognize—and resist—the manipulative technique used by sociopaths, narcissists, and others: "A fascinating and necessary study." — Library Journal (starred review) He's the charmer—the witty, confident, but overly controlling date. She's the woman on your team who always manages…

From Eve to Dawn

By Marilyn French

History

"Filled with fascinating detail . . . this second volume of French's massive and valuable work is an example of scholarship and clear vision." — Publishers Weekly This volume of New York Times–bestselling author Marilyn French's monumental history analyzes and…