Presents a description and history of some of the most popular methods of predicting the future, including astrology, palm reading, tarot cards, I Ching, and oracles.
Profiles the lives and work of those who dedicated their lives to fighting censorship, including James Madison, Theodore Schroeder, Emma Goldman, Tommy Smothers, Larry Flynt, and Mitchell Kapor.
Discusses the life and achievements of rap artist and business entrepreneur Jay-Z, including his childhood in Brooklyn, his rise to superstardom in the music industry, his successful business ventures
Presents a discussion on the death penalty, covering such topics as arguments for the death penalty and objections against it, and how the United States differs from other countries in handling the is
Presents information about the concept of reparations, examining slavery's effect on African Americans, the attempts at reparations over the years, and current controversies.
Profiles the Mongol leader who ruled over the largest empire in history, exploring his youth, military training, uniting of warring Mongolian clans, and invasion of China.
Profiles the sixteenth president of the United States, whose life and accomplishments were founded on his firm commitment to the words of the Declaration of Independence.
Looks at how the police deal with a missing persons case, explaining how people tend to go missing, detailing famous cases, and showing the science of forensics.
Presents a history of the war on drugs, identifying the drugs commonly moved, discussing the use of technology in drug dealing, and examining the efforts to end the trafficking.
"The Harlem Renaissance was an exciting period in American history, and readers are placed in the middle of this vibrant African American cultural movement through engaging main text, annotated quotat
Presents research on the concept of the devil, tracing its origins in ancient times, its role in the history of Christianity, and the skepticism about the concept which exists today.
Postmodern art emerged in the late 1960s following a time period when art had been defined by superstars like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dal. Rejecting the idea of art being exclusive to professionals
