A guide to the Muslim experience in the United States discusses American perceptions of Islam, the history of the faith in the United States, the variety of Muslim communities, everyday life, future t
A history of refugees to the United States and Canada, particularly during the twentieth century, and an overview of the process refugees undergo when they arrive in North America.
A guide to Muslim life in the contemporary world discusses the origins and spread of the religion, Islamic law, Muslim populations in mainly Muslim countries and other parts of the world, and governme
A guide to the rise and practice of fundamentalism in the Islamic world discusses its origins and beliefs, how it manifests itself in different regions of the world, and the response it has evoked in
Describes the origins and techniques of a variety of extreme sports, and discusses the physical and mental preparation required, safety gear, common injuries, and how to pursue a career in extreme spo
Presents the history of the Pueblo people and discusses how they live in modern society and the challenges they face to insure the survival of their culture and traditions.
Presents the history of the Navajo people, discussing the social, cultural, and political changes that have affected the tribe, and the challenges the Navajo are facing in the attempts to preserve tra
Examines various eating disorders, their symptoms and manifestations, how they can be controlled and treated, and what it is like to live with an eating disorder.
Discusses how people with disabilities can participate in martial arts to strengthen the mind, body, and character, providing information on the different forms of martial arts, the challenges, and is
Examines twentieth-century fashion trends in hairstyles, hats, and other accessories as they varied through the decades from opulent and ornate to comfortable and practical.
Introduces the various factors that go to make up culture, describes some of the ways in which different groups have handled housing, food, family life, and other situations, and discusses some of the
A biography of the late-fifteenth to mid-sixteenth-century Italian artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, whose first famous work, the Vatican Pieta, was displayed in St. Peter's Basilica when he was only tw
Discusses the Apollo space program of the 1960s and later unmanned NASA probes of the moon and describes the effects of space flight on the astronauts and some of what has been learned about the moon.
Presents a collection of facts about world history from the mid-eleventh century to the end of the twentieth century, presented in 100 illustrated topic panels, each with ten key facts.
Offers insight as to how the Special Forces survive in harsh jungle conditions during warfare, and summarizes key safety issues such as finding food and water, shelter, and emergency care.
Discusses the FBI's work fighting organized crime, from the Mafia's liquor smuggling during Prohibition to gangs that traffic drugs in the twenty-first century.
