Discusses the immigration of Italians to America, including their reasons for leaving Italy, where they settled, the obstacles they faced, and the contributions they brought to America.
From 700 BCE to CE 1300, thousands of scholars from many different civilizations introduced mathematical ideas that established the foundations of arithmetic, number theory, algebra, geometry, and tr
Discusses the adventures and hardships faced by the Spanish author of Don Quixote, the novel which credited Miguel De Cervantes for setting the standard for the modern novel.
Walt Whitman's passionate writing style and bold subject matter have deeply influenced American poetry. Nearly all of his poems were published in Leaves of Grass, which Whitman obsessively expanded,
During the first half of the 20th century, mathematics became an international discipline that led to major advances in science and technology. Modern Mathematics provides an eye-opening introduction
The prolific literary critic Bloom (humanities, Yale U.) provides the introduction to this collection of close readings. Some of the contributing scholars of English literature and American drama focu
On assuming the role of prime minister in 2002, Erdogan tempered his commitment to hardline Islamic values by promoting membership in the European Union and their pro-Western stances.
Presents the life of the Swedish scientist, from his scientific work in the fields of astronomy, mineralogy, and human anatomy to his later controversial writings about his spiritual reawakening.
The Crucible still has permanence and relevance a half century after its initial publication. This powerful political drama set amidst the Salem witch trials is commonly understood as Arthur Miller's
Nathaniel Hawthorne's fiction has left a lasting impression on writers, scholars, and readers around the world. His impressive output includes The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, "Youn
Plague has erupted periodically throughout most of human history. The plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, is transmitted by fleas found on many common mammals and through the air as victims develop
Percy Shelley left an indelible mark on English romantic poetry with his enduring works, including "Ozymandias," "To a Skylark," and "Ode to the West Wind." Esteemed scholar Harold Bloom states that
The mythic patterns Toni Morrison explores in her third novel inform the transformation of Milkman Dead. Song of Solomon traces Milkman’s journey from spiritual death to understanding and accep
Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is a richly complicated and disturbing work. Several themes are presented within the framework of a traditional comedy that calls for the triumph of young lovers
Known for her wit and preference for seclusion, 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson rarely left her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, preferring instead to write quietly from the confines of her bedroom.
Known for his masterwork The Great Gatsby, a searing criticism of American society during the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald claimed the distinction of creating what many readers and scholars consider to
Initially known for her short stories and articles, Kate Chopin was considered to be little more than a regional writer. Published in 1899, her second novel, The Awakening, received little attention
Born in obscurity and relative poverty, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela became the first president of South Africa elected by a fully representative democratic vote. One of the greatest leaders of the 20th
Although mathematical innovation stagnated in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, scholars in southern Asia and the Middle East continued to preserve the mathematical writings of the Greeks an
Grasses are the most common plants in grasslands, but there are many types, and grasslands are not all the same. The grasslands include prairies, steppes, pampas, savanna, tropical grasslands of Sout
When enslaved African peoples were first brought to the New World, estranged from their homeland, they adapted their native rituals, religions, customs, language, and arts to their new home. In doing
Wernher von Braun, Revised Edition examines the life and career of the famed rocket scientist who supervised the development of the powerful rockets used by Apollo astronauts to reach the moon. Contr
Ken Kesey's debut novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, uses an innovative structure and unique characters to tell a memorable story set in a mental institution. This critically acclaimed novel has
Northeast Indians documents the lives of the people of this area, from Stone Age hunters and early woodland Indians to the Northeast Indians of today. Covering topics such as spiritual beliefs, socia
The Taming of the Shrew remains one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. The loving "battle of the sexes" between its protagonists, Kate and Petruchio, is a theme of nearly universal relevance in
Written by Sophocles around 425 BCE, Oedipus Rex is a classic Greek tragedy that depicts the struggle between man and fate. Oedipus's story forms the foundation for the symbolic conflict between sons
In a single, eye-opening volume, Edgar Allan Poe, Updated Edition presents complex critical analyses of this author's work. Critic, poet, and storyteller, Edgar Allan Poe is best known for his chilli
Since prehistoric times, humans have used the plant life around them to help cure ailments. In more recent times, researchers and scientists have started to reexamine these early folk remedies in ho
Arguably the most influential work to emerge from Spain's Golden Age, Don Quixote laid the groundwork for the Western literary canon and remains one of its major achievements. For more than four cent
Poet laureate of England from 1843 until his death in 1850, William Wordsworth is often credited as being one of the founders of English Romanticism. The 1798 joint publication of Wordsworth's and Sa
First appearing in 1965, The Autobiography of Malcolm X has proved an enduring and much-discussed publication for its frank portrait of the rise of one of America's most important black activists. Ta
Laurence Yep always felt like an outsider. His parents were Chinese immigrants who insisted on speaking English at home. He grew up in an African-American neighborhood and attended a Catholic high sc
In this adventure story about a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island, William Golding explores the dark side of humanity and the savagery that surfaces when social structure is broken do
Critics have suggested that Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God has helped revise a male-dominated literary canon. All-new critical essays touch on subjects such as sight and vision, sp
Africa, Third Edition examines the history, culture, and geography of the African continent from past to present. The ancient kingdoms of Africa as well as the place the continent holds in the modern
In December 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history by embarking on the first controlled airplane flight among the dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, thus opening up an era of aviation through
Earth Science: An Illustrated Guide to Science is one of eight volumes in the Science Visual Resources set. Containing six sections, a comprehensive glossary, a Web site guide, and an index, Earth Sc
Recounts events leading up to and surrounding the May 1941 destruction of the British battle cruiser Hood by the German battleship Bismarck, soon followed by the sinking of the German ship by British
The role of civil disobedience, the act of defying society for the greater good, has been a theme of many famous and often controversial literary works. This volume explores the role of civil disobed
Walter Dean Myers published his first book in 1969, a picture book called Where Does The Day Go? Since then, he has published more than 80 books, including novels, biographies, poetry, fables, and ad
