Description: The World in Books by Kenneth C. Davis Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A delightful, inspiring, and idea-rich selection of fifty-two of the best, most important short nonfiction works of all time--from Plato to Michael Pollan and Dante to Joan Didion--chosen by historian, lifelong reader, and bestselling author of Dont Know Much About History. From ancient times to the present day, The World in Books offers a wide-ranging historical education through pleasure reading--and a fantastic introduction to some of the most thought-provoking, profound, and interesting nonfiction works of all time. From Sun Tzus The Art of War to bell hookss All About Love, as well as such recent classics as Barbara Ehrenreichs Nickel and Dimed and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichies We Should All Be Feminists, Daviss guide suggests a world of nonfiction books and explains just why theyre so historically meaningful and culturally relevant today. The perfect guide for the modern-day reader, these fifty-two selections provide an ideal way to explore some of the most enduring, influential books ever published, introducing us anew to world-shaping historical figures, events, and ideas. Author Biography Kenneth C. Davis has lived a life in books. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Americas Hidden History and Dont Know Much About History, which gave rise to his series of books and audiobooks on a range of subjects, including mythology, the Bible, geography, and the Civil War. His most recent work is Great Short Books: A Year of Reading--Briefly. Daviss work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Smithsonian magazine, among other publications. He has appeared on national television and radio shows, including CBS This Morning, Today, and NPR. He lives in the West Village of New York City with his wife, Joann Davis. Details ISBN 1668015595 ISBN-13 9781668015599 Title The World in Books Author Kenneth C. Davis Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 464 Publisher Simon & Schuster GE_Item_ID:161561730; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781668015599
Book Title: The World in Books
Number of Pages: 464 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: World in Books : 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction
Publisher: Scribner
Subject: Communication Studies, Study & Teaching, American / General, Books & Reading
Publication Year: 2024
Item Height: 1.5 in
Item Weight: 21.6 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, Literary Collections, History
Series: Great Short Bks.
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover