A fascinating account of a seemingly simple fish by the author of Salt: A World History. The cod has played a vital part in livelihoods, diets, and health in general—as well as...
The Basque History Of The World
An engaging examination of a people by the author of Salt: A World History. Occupying a small corner of Spain and France, the Basque people truly believe they should live in their...
1968: The Year That Rocked The World
A cultural and political examination of a monumental year—by the author of Salt: A World History. Over the course of one year, significant events that shaped American and world...
Salt: A World History
An extraordinary look at an ordinary substance—and one we'd be dead without: salt. Salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and the story of this common household...