Books from Konecky & Konecky
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The war for the Union: The improvised war 1861-1862
By Allan NevinsThis volume, the first of four dedicated to the War, is a study of the transformation of a nation.
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Images from the Floating World
By Richard LaneLane describes the illustrated books, erotic albums and paintings that fall within the school of Ukiyo-e.
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The Gallant Hood
By John P. DyerGift donated by George "Peter" Warrick.
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Lee's Lieutenants
By Douglas Southall FreemanOriginaly published in three volumes, this one-volume abridgement by Stephen Sears presents one of the finest examples of Civil War historical writing in a format accessible to today's reader.
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Rommel's War in Africa
By Wolf HeckmannThe full dimensions of Rommel's most significant campaign and its place in World War II emerge in this comprehensive book.
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War in the Pacific
By Roy E. ApplemanAnd, learn what it was like to be in battle. With over 200 black-and-white photos, charts, and maps, "Okinawa: The Last Battle" is the book for anyone who wants to know what the war in the Pacific was "really" like.
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Winston Churchill: An Intimate Portrait
By Violet Bonham CarterThis superb account of the public and private life of the greatest Englishman of our century makes a rare firsthand contribution to the history of an epoch and to the...
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Leonardo Da Vinci: The Rhythm of the World
By Daniel ArasseSupported by a range of illustrations, the author includes a number of little known works, and an investigation into the artist's notebooks. In this book, he demonstrates how Leonardo's beliefs;...
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Healing Crystals and Gemstones
By Flora Peschek-BöhmerFor thousands of years man has acknowledged the healing properties of precious stones. This handsome volume updates that knowledge for today's seeker after alternative solutions to health and well-being.
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The Fall of Berlin
By David Fisher, Anthony ReadAn exciting narrative of the last days of Berlin and the Third Reich. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Wisdom from the Monastery: A Program of Spiritual Healing
By Peter SeewaldLife in the monastery teaches us to appreciate the value of simplicity. This profound little book shows how the monastic traditions of eating right, fasting, herbal treatments and meditation can...
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Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations
By Edwin C. KruppPopular, authoritative look at the world of archaeoastronomy, the study of ancient peoples' observation of the skies and its role in their cultural evolution. 208 illustrations.