The Art of Adventure

James Martin’s riveting new meditation on Jesus is one of the best books I’ve read in years—on any subject.” — Mary Karr, author of Lit

Isaac Newton

When he died in London in 1727 he was so renowned he was given a state funeral—an unheard-of honor for a subject whose achievements were in the realm of the intellect

The Life of the Buddha

This unique biography presents the oldest authentic record of the Buddha's life and revolutionary philosophy.

Galileo a Life

Galileo: A Life" explores the remarkable journey of Galileo Galilei, his revolutionary discoveries, and his enduring impact on science and humanity

Volta: Science and Culture in the Age of Enlightenment

Picasso: A Biography

Patrick O'Brian's outstanding biography of Picasso is here available in paperback for the first time.

Columbus: The Four Voyages

This book shows how the subsequent voyages illustrate the costs - political, moral, and economic.

STALIN: The Court of the Red Tsar

This thrilling biography reveals Stalin's power, fear, betrayal, family life, cruelty, and Marxist fanaticism.