A colorful and exciting reference tool that covers it all from sports and animals to movies and TV.Praise for the previous editions:"Up to date and colorful enough for even the most TV- and Web-savvy
Discusses arts and communications occupations such as actor, commercial artist, editor, museum curator, photographer, and technical writer, and describes how to prepare for them.
Praise for the previous edition:"...highly recommended." - ChoiceFrom actors and choreographers to playwrights and casting directors, the entertainment industry offers a wide variety of career options
Offers a brief biography of Thomas Pynchon and discusses the plots, characters, and themes of "The Crying of Lot 49," "V," "Gravity's Rainbow," and "Mason & Dixon."
Looks at the history of Chinese immigration to America, discussing the reasons for emigration, hardships they faced, and their influence on American culture.
Examines the history of German immigration to America, including the reasons for leaving Germany, where they settled, and the customs and traditions they contributed to American culture.
Explains how the Great Famine in Ireland caused many Irish people to emigrate to America, and discusses where they settled, the hardships they faced, and the contributions they brought to America.
Looks at the history of Japanese immigration to America, including the reasons for emigration, how Japanese Americans have been treated by American society, and the influence of Japanese culture on Am
Examines the Swedes immigration to America, including the reasons for emigration, the hardships they faced in America, and the influence they had on American culture.
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