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The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade, by Nicholas Nugent
A wide-ranging account of a fascinating period of global history told through original maps and breathtaking art.
Nicholas Nugent blends first-class narrative writing with his unique cartographic knowledge to tell the story of the spice ports and the birth of globalism.
The Prelude, by William Wordsworth (edited by James Engell & Michael D. Raymond)
“An outsize, gorgeous book, replete with paintings and drawings—landscapes, houses, portraits—contemporaneous with the poem. At last we have a worthy visual counterpart to one of the timeless monuments of English verse.” —The Wall Street Journal
Jewish Country Houses, edited by Juliet Carey & Abigail Green
An exploration of the world of Jewish country houses, their architecture and collections, and the lives of the extraordinary men and women who created, transformed, and shaped them.
The Second Half: Forty Women Reveal Life After Fifty, by Ellen Warner
“Reading Ellen Warner’s The Second Half: Forty Women Reveal Life After Fifty is like having one of those intimate conversations with each of 40 women from around the world as they share their formative experiences and advice for younger generations.”
— The Washington Post
Freshwater Fish of the Northeast, by Matt Patterson & David Patterson
This colorful and helpful guide includes detailed information on habits, habitats, history, and more. Both art book and guidebook, this volume will stir some fond memories of fish caught—and a few of those that got away.
On James Baldwin, by Colm Toíbín
“These astute essays are doubly rewarding, shedding light on Baldwin’s profound visions of freedom while offering insight into how Tóibín reads and thinks about fiction. The result is a testament to the talents of both writers.” — Publishers Weekly
The Lamb Cycle, by David Ewbank, Illustrations by Kate Feiffer
Brilliantly written, sophisticated, and laugh-out-loud funny, these poems, enhanced by Kate Feiffer’s charming illustrations, will enchant anyone who has ever read an English poem.
