Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Slovenia and discusses the European Union and Slovenia's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five Euro
Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Sweden and discusses the European Union and Sweden's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European
Examines twentieth-century children's fashion trends, describing how hairstyles, uniforms, and clothing for formal and informal wear changed through the decades and were influenced by actors, adult st
Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Cyprus and discusses the European Union and The Cyprus's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five Euro
Presents information on the geography, climate, economy, government, and culture of Malta and discusses the European Union and Malta's position in this economic confederation of twenty-five European n
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.
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 Canada's relationship with the United States and the world, including the recent prime ministers of Canada and their policies and Canada's response to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. in 20
Reviews the history of railroads in the United States, including those individuals and groups of people who were instrumental in building them, and looks at the current status and possible future of r
Describes how members of elite military forces are trained in self-defense and riot control techniques, including ways of avoiding conflict, and shows how they learn to manage their fears and to fight
Offers a history of obesity in the United States, along with statistical charts of past and present attitudes toward the issue and a discussion of changing eating habits, the fast-food industry, and w
Traces the history and evolution of modern terrorism and examines groups such as Al Qaeda, the Irish Republican Army, and the PLO, as well as such obsure organizations as the Basque separatists in Spa
Tells the story of Ivy Queen's success as a hip hop artist and provides a brief history of the birth and development of reggaeton and Ivy Queen's impact on this popular form of urban music.
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
Introduces the technology behind buildings, bridges, transportation, computers, communications, microscopes and telescopes, lasers, X-rays, and entertainment devices.
Examines culturally and geographically derived speech patterns, dialects, vocabulary, syntax, and grammar found throughout the regions of North America.
Discusses the life and career of the Native American astronaut, covering his personal life, professional achievements, and the challenges he has faced.
Describes the roles and responsibilities Hispanic women have held throughout history, and presents women leaders who have broken stereotypes, including Eva Peraon.
Describes the histories, cultures, and economies of the north Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, San Luis Potosai, Coahuila, Nuevo Leaon, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas.
Describes different kinds of hallucinogens and explains how they work, discusses who is misusing or abusing them, and explores treatment options for addicts.
