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Previously published as The Empress of Idaho Bestselling and award-winning author Todd Babiak's acclaimed novel—an immersive and affecting story about a teenager's fascination with an enigmatic new woman in town whose past is catching up with her. Monument, Colorado, July 1989...

Neapel im 15. Jahrhundert: Arnau Estanyol, Enkel einer der größten Baumeister Spaniens, dient dem König von Aragonien bei der Eroberung Neapels. Arnaus Halbbruder hat sich gegen ihn verschworen und ist bereit, ihm alles zu nehmen. Seine Angriffe treffen die Menschen, die Arnau am wichtigsten sind, angefangen bei seiner Stieftochter. In diesen dunklen Zeiten wird Arnau miterleben, wie sich die Welt um ihn herum verändert, wie sich die Kunst des Krieges wandelt und wie die Liebe selbst das härteste Herz berühren kann.

As Hitler was attempting to conquer the western world, his armies were methodically pillaging the finest art in Europe, from Michelangelos to Vermeers, all stolen for the Führer. The Monuments Men had a mandate from President Roosevelt to find these artworks, but no vehicles, typewriters, or authority. In a race against time to save the world’s greatest cultural treasures from destruction at the hands of Nazi fanatics, each man constructed his own treasure map....

Dive into an archaeological mystery where oceanic exploration meets fierce debate over a sunken structure. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this immersive journey transports you straight to the remote Japanese seafloor. Feel the atmospheric tension between ancient myth and modern geology...

Outside Denver, Joe Rickards stands over a small aircraft wreckage, studying burnt remains still smoldering in a field of freshly fallen snow...an investigator for the NTSB, working to carefully roll back the last several hours and identify the cause of the accident. But this time, he can't. The details behind this tragedy don't add up. Unlike every other investigation of Joe's career, the facts make no sense. Each new piece of information only makes the accident more mysterious, and more baffling.

Bloomsbury presents The Monuments 2nd edition by Peter Cossins, read by Nathaniel Priestley. An awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary “classic” races in world cycling. The Tour de France may provide the most obvious fame and glory, but it is cycling’s one-day tests that the...

Plunge into an underwater archaeology mystery where geological science and lost civilization myths fiercely collide. Transform your daily commute into an atmospheric journey to the far edges of Japan, where powerful ocean currents conceal massive, stepped stone structures. This immersive...

Someone is watching. Someone is waiting. Despite having attracted the attention of a dangerous stalker, Special Agent Jason West is doing his best to keep his mind on his job and off his own troubles. But his latest case implicates one of the original Monuments Men in the theft and perhaps destruction of part of the world's cultural heritage - a lost painting by Vermeer...Jason is determined to clear his grandfather's name, even if that means breaking a few rules and regulations himself - putting him on a collision course with romantic partner BAU Chief Sam Kennedy.

Step into dramatic European history alongside the monument that survived world wars, dictatorships, and divided power. Whether you are prepping for a trip to Berlin or seeking an immersive commute, this evocative narrative transforms stone and bronze into a living stage. Watch empires rise and...

One small handwritten letter, sent from a dark, remote corner of the planet and lost in the system for 60 years, is about to change the entire human race. Outside Denver, Colorado, Joe Rickards stands over a small aircraft wreckage, studying burnt remains still smoldering in a field of freshly fallen snow. He's an investigator for the NTSB, working to carefully roll back the last several hours and identify the cause of the accident. But this time, he can't.

Plunge into an atmospheric marine archaeology mystery where ancient geology clashes with lost civilization myths. Perfect for a captivating commute or a weekend of armchair exploration, this immersive journey takes you deep into the seafloor of Japan’s Ryukyu island arc. Discover a colossal...

Seventeen-year-old Avery Anderson is convinced her senior year is ruined when she's uprooted from her life in DC and forced into the hostile home of her terminally ill grandmother, Mama Letty. The tension between Avery’s mom and Mama Letty makes for a frosty arrival and unearths past drama they refuse to talk about. Every time Avery tries to look deeper, she’s turned away, leaving her desperate to learn the secrets that split her family in two.  

Journey into deep time to decode ancient Egypt's ultimate enigma, exploring the true archaeology behind a global icon. Whether you are seeking an adventurous escape during your daily commute or satisfying a curious mind, this immersive historical exploration transports you directly to the...

Unearth the engineering secrets and deep mythology of ancient Egypt's ultimate architectural marvel. Perfect for a focused commute or immersive armchair travel, this awe-inspiring historical journey transports you directly to the sun-drenched sands of the Giza plateau. Experience the monumental...

Discover the ancient architectural marvel that elevated Egypt from mudbrick tombs to monumental stone pyramid complexes. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep-dive transports you directly to the desert sands of early Saqqara. Experience the awe-inspiring partnership...

Uncover how a condemned architectural experiment survived scheduled demolition to become a beloved European history icon. Whether you are fueling an educational morning commute or preparing for a Parisian getaway, this inspiring narrative transports you straight into a city desperate to prove...

This Native American history and political saga explores a massive democratic monument carved deeply into stolen stone. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms a familiar postcard image into a fierce ideological battleground. Witness the intense clash between...

Explore ancient Mesopotamia and the towering marvel that birthed urban civilization and early religion. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you to the muddy banks of the Euphrates plain. Witness the thrilling dawn of human ambition as...

Uncover ancient Egypt's engineering marvels and divine kingship in this epic history of monumental architecture. Transport yourself to the sun-scorched Nile Valley for a captivating session of armchair travel that resurrects the glory of the New Kingdom. Witness exactly how an ambitious pharaoh...

Discover how staggering imperial grief fueled an architectural masterpiece of Indian history and eternal romance. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing weekend escape, this immersive historical journey transports you to the vibrant Mughal Empire. Experience the awe-inspiring collision...