{"product_id":"nomical-history-october-joel-thomas-9798999848154","title":"Nomical History October: The Brave Advance, the Mighty Stumble, and History Laughs Last","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do Columbus, Houdini, and the Battle of Hastings have in common?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey all happened in October -- and each one changed the world forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNomical History: October takes you on a day-by-day journey through one of history's most dramatic months. From ancient conquests to modern marvels, every page reveals the events that shaped our world -- told with vivid narrative prose and timeless life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this history book, you'll discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe real story behind Columbus's fateful October landing -- and the civilizations he found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Battle of Hastings in 1066 rewrote the English language forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe night the stock market crashed and sent the world into the Great Depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Halloween's origins are far darker than trick-or-treating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cuban Missile Crisis -- thirteen October days that nearly ended everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomas Edison's lightbulb moment that illuminated the modern age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated 4.8-5.0 stars with 160+ reviews across the series\u003c\/strong\u003e -- readers call it \"addictive,\" \"brilliantly written,\" and \"the perfect gift for history lovers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003e history enthusiasts, trivia buffs, fans of The 48 Laws of Power and Sapiens, students, gift-givers, and anyone who loves a great story from the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the 12-book Nomical History series -- one for every month of the year. Collect them all and never run out of fascinating daily history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joel Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999848154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nomical Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.41d","brand":"Joel Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002385015039,"sku":"9798999848154","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nomical-history-october-joel-thomas-9798999848154","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}