Eric Chaline

World War II had many influential figures whose incredible acts of bravery, skill, and intelligence helped to turn the tide of the war. But few of them receive the recognition their actions deserve. In Secret Heroes of World War II, we meet the engineers, scientists, agents, and even holy men who were key to shaping the Allied war effort. Discover...

Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in Symbols of the Occult range from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons used in modern culture and science. You will discover the fascinating origins and meanings of over 500 signs and symbols, from the secrets of the Maya calendar to demon-summoning seals and secretive symbols of the...

Pleasure beckons at the water's edge. With these words, Eric Chaline celebrates the physicality and sensuality of swimming—attributes that might have contributed to the evolution of the human species. Chaline's comprehensive account surveys swimming from prehistory to the present day. He decodes the earliest human myths to reconstruct swimming's prehistory and history; he explains its role in religious rituals, trade...