Books

JESSE'S BOOKS

Available as ebooks

All of my books are available instantly as ebooks, with the exception of 'The Joy of English', which is also available as a hardback from my publisher Hachette and online via the usual sites.

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The Joy of English:
100 grammar and English usage tips

A pencil-sharp book about English for everyone. In an easy-to-read style, it offers accessible and constructive advice.

Cannibal: History of American English
- Book 1 (1440-1515)

The language and history of the New World: From Columbus and Cabot to America Vespucci (1633-1650)

Roanoke: History of American English
- Book 2 (1515-1632)

The language and history of Early Colonial America: From Raleigh and Jamestown to Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony (1515–1632)

English Masala: The language and history of Anglo-Indian words

Combining etymology with history, English Masala tells the origins of English words and a narrative of the story of India.

Skunk: History of
American English
- Book 3 (1633-1650)

The language and history of Early New England: From Puritans and Bradford to New Sweden and New Amsterdam

Sisu: Resilience Belonging Purpose - The secrets of Finland's can-do spirit

Sisu Mindset: the secrets of Finland's can-do spirit. The first serious investigation into what Sisu is and its origins.

The First 6 Wines: A super simple beginner’s guide to the world of wine

At last! A wine book for ordinary people. 'The First 6 Wines' is a radically simple way to learn about wines. Learn six and that’s it!

Diary of Samuel Sewall
1674-1729:
Vol. 1: 1674-1700

This a lovingly re-edited and typeset ebook version of Samuel Sewall's original diary, Volume 1 (covering 1674 to 1700).

Helsinki
Art Nouveau Jugendstil
- An Illustrated Guide

Discover a never-before-seen guide to the history and character of Helsinki’s vibrant Art Nouveau Jugendstil buildings.

English Masala: The language and history of Anglo-Indian words

This is the SHORT version of the original book (twice the length). It contains ALL the illustrations and maps but less text.

Frontier: History of
American English
- Book 4 (1651-1707)

The language and history of BRITISH AMERICA: From Penn and Salem witches to Planters and the Mississippi.

BUNDLE: History of American English
- Books 1-4 (1440-1650)

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FINDING MILTON PODCAST

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A journey into history and my attempt to uncover the truth behind a most remarkable and intriguing tale. This is a story about a man called Milton (a black American Phd student), a man called Emil (a Jewish-German academic) and a man called Adolf (who needs no introduction). The time and place: Heidelberg, Germany, 1932.

Milton SJ Wright, a black American
Phd student studying in Europe ...

... Prof Emil Gumbel, an outspoken Jewish -German antifascist with a target on his back ...

... in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1932, as the country is under the spell of a demagogue ...

A TRUE
STORY

All of my books laid bare

Available as ebooks

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