David Carpenter Livres

The second volume in the definitive history of Henry III's rule, covering the revolutionary events between 1258 and the king's death in 1272

The two-and-a-half centuries after 1066 were momentous ones in the history of Britain. In 1066, England was conquered. The Anglo-Saxon ruling class was destroyed and the English became a subject race, dominated by a Norman-French dynasty and aristocracy. This book shows how the English domination was by no means a foregone conclusion.

At 80, David Carpenter reflects on his lifelong fascination with wildlife in a collection of essays that intertwine personal anecdotes with philosophical musings. His experiences with various predators, from grizzlies to rattlesnakes, reveal a complex relationship filled with both fear and wonder. Through engaging stories, including a close encounter with grizzlies and a tug-of-war with a hidden creature while fishing, Carpenter explores the significance of nature in our lives and the importance of preserving wilderness. This memoir is a thoughtful examination of humanity's connection to the wild.

From Mordecai Richler, one of our greatest satirists, comes one of literature's most delightful characters, Duddy Kravitz -- in a novel that belongs in the pantheon of seminal twentieth century books. Duddy -- the third generation of a Jewish immigrant family in Montreal -- is combative, amoral, scheming, a liar, and totally hilarious. From his street days tormenting teachers at the Jewish academy to his time hustling four jobs at once in a grand plan to "be somebody," Duddy learns about living -- and the lesson is an outrageous roller-coaster ride through the human comedy. As Richler turns his blistering commentary on love, money, and politics, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz becomes a lesson for us all...in laughter and in life.