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Phylloxera
A historical investigation into the mysterious bug that wiped out the vineyards of France and Europe in the 1860s – and how one young botanist eventually ‘saved wine for the …
The Maharajah’s Box
The colourful narrative history of Duleep Singh, the last Emperor of the Sikhs and protégé of Queen Victoria, and his bizarre attempts to regain his kingdom of the Punjab from the …
Eat and Explore Virginia
Experience The Old Dominion like never before as you explore the distinct flavor of Virginia and discover the state's exceptional communities, beloved celebrations, and remarkable …
A Halo Sun
An Introduction to Global Studies
Taking an interdisciplinary approach, An Introduction to Global Studies presents readers with a solid introduction to the complex, interconnected forces and issues confronting …
Fenian Fire
The most serious of eight attempts on the life of Queen Victoria, four of which were of Irish origin, the "plot" planned for her 50th jubilee celebrations ostensibly implicated the …
The Botanist and the Vintner: How Wine Was Saved for the World
In the mid-1860s, grapevines in southeastern France inexplicably began to wither and die. Jules- mile Planchon, a botanist from Montpellier, was sent to investigate. He discovered …