The great literary themes reappear continually throughout the world's literature. BLOOM'S LITERARY THEMES is a new series that examines these themes as they function in classic literary works, from t
Perhaps the most famous treatment of the themes of enslavement and emancipation is in the biblical Book of Exodus, but the two themes continue to be prominent in great literature today. This title ex
Shakespeare's tragedy about two star-crossed lovers from warring families has stirred audiences and readers alike and inspired other artists for generations. This invaluable new study guide to one of
A collection of critical writings about some of the greatest poets, including William Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Arthur Rimbaud, Robert Frost, E.E. Cummings, Langston Hughes,
Ocean Ridges and Trenches immerses readers in the mysteries of the world's sea floors, from the surprising creatures of the Galapagos Rift to the devastating tsunamis of the Java Trench. This new vol
One of the biggest threats to the San Francisco Bay's estuarine community is a tiny crab with furry claws. The Chinese mitten crab may sound benign, but its voracious appetite and escalating populati
Praise for the previous edition:"...the complexity of issues is not glossed over. Students will find the book accessible and useful for research."—BooklistScientific research illuminates the caus
For most people, mathematics is an abstraction with little connection to the "real" universe. But some mathematicians have discovered relatively simple yet exceedingly powerful patterns that yield in
Astronomy can be considered the oldest scientific study. Since the beginning of time, people have looked to the stars to explain the world around them. Encompassing disciplines as diverse as astrophy
In 1531, Pizarro led a small but well-trained army along the Pacific coast of the unexplored South America. With less than 200 men, he conquered the Inca Empire, which ruled what is now Peru, establi
The end of the Civil War brought significant change to the United States. The war had destroyed the South, ushering in an age of rebuilding that created a new South free from slavery and open to prog
Science, technology, and society is among the fastest-growing subjects taught on college campuses today. The study of the interactions of these three elements, STS looks at how science and technology
Political Revolutions of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries identifies the causes of revolution and evaluates the effects of major political revolutions of the 18th century. Sidebar biographies highli
No other species in Earth's history has been able to disregard the natural laws that govern population size quite like humans have. And as a result we have experienced an unfathomable population expl
Presents critical essays which discuss the writers and literary works of the Elizabethan era, and includes a chronology of the cultural, political, and literary events of the period.
Traces the life and accomplishments of the dancer and choreographer best known for the ballets she created on American themes and for the choreography of the musical "Oklahoma."
Defined as the scientific study of matter and energy, physics explains how all matter behaves. Separated into modern and classical physics, the study attracts both experimental and theoretical physic
Easily the most respected, revered, and researched writer of all time, William Shakespeare and his works have forever changed the face of literature, inspiring playful discussion and heated debate fo
Examines the life of Jack Kerouac, and includes details of his childhood, education, and career, as well as a chronology of his life and a complete list of his works.
J.D. Salinger's powerful fiction and enigmatic persona have captivated readers for more than 50 years. His works include Nine Stories; Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters; and Franny and Zooey, but
J.D. Salinger's powerful fiction and enigmatic persona have captivated readers for more than 50 years. His works include Nine Stories, Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Franny and Zooey, but
Biology is the study of living organisms and vital processes. Encompassing cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and more, biology is one of the most basic branches of science and is a requi
A critical overview of the work features the writings of Lowell A. Bangerter, Thomas Harrison, Eric White, Burton Pike, Robert Zaller, and and other scholars, discussing the themes and characters of t
A critical overview of the work features the writings of Cushing Strout, David Holbrook, Kathy Miller Hadley, John J. Murphy, Clar Virginia Eby, and and other scholars, discussing the themes and chara
Edgar Allan Poe revolutionized literature by inventing the modern detective story and horror genre with such immortal works as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Pit and the Pendulum," and "The Fall of the
Taiga is a biome of the Northern Hemisphere, between tundra to the north and broad-leaved forest and temperate grassland to the south. Taiga includes dense forest, open forest, and jigsaw puzzles of
Having true international appeal, James Baldwin was as well known in Istanbul and Paris as he was in Harlem. His reputation was made on incendiary and eloquent essays written and published to mass ac
Fashions of a Decade: The 1970s brings this period of history to life through the clothing that helped define it. From platform shoes and bell-bottoms to miniskirts and hot pants, to Afghans and che
Stephen Crane is widely recognized as a master and innovator of literary naturalism. Among his more popular works are the novels Maggie: A Girl of the Street and The Red Badge of Courage and the shor
John Steinbeck won a Pulitzer Prize in 1940 for The Grapes of Wrath, and his oeuvre also includes such classics as East of Eden, Of Mice and Men, and The Red Pony. In 1962, Steinbeck was awarded the
Climate plays a major role in the existence of temperate forests. These areas experience seasonal changes and sometimes extreme weather patterns. Temperate Forests explores the environment, life, and
Jonas Salk, Revised Edition describes this respected immunologist's medical research and his lifelong efforts to promote scientific and human progress on a global scale. By chronicling Salk's story a
Ancient China provides a comprehensive introduction to the world's oldest living civilization. This useful resource uses maps, documents, and works of art to great effect, complementing the text and
Human "wrongs" have soiled human history for thousands of years. Millions of innocent people have been tortured, raped, killed, and persecuted for their beliefs or minority status, and ethnic cleansi
Tokyo, officially "Tokyo Metropolis," is the capital of Japan and the island nation's hub of business, government, education, and mass media. Though Tokyo boasts the largest metropolitan economy in t
The oceans are teeming with life of all kinds. Changing sea levels, plate tectonics, chemical cycling, sedimentation, and the atmosphere greatly impact these habitats. The ocean's currents and sea le
A critical overview of the work features the writings of John McNally, Joseph R. Millichap, Panthea Reid Broughton, Margaret B. McDowell, Louise Westling, and and other scholars, discussing the themes
