Profiles the major scientific discoveries of human history, providing information chronicling the developments leading to such discoveries as air flight, evolution, electricity, and nuclear power.
Presents a description of early humans based on archaeological evidence, discussing their tools, the effects of the Ice Age, the development of farming and settled societies, and their expansion and e
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Travel writer Orrell was living and working on the Hewett A, an oil rig in the North Sea, when it suffered a disastrous blowout and began filling with gas and oil. He recounts normal life, the emerg
Perhaps baseball's greatest hitter, Gibson was known as "the black Babe Ruth." In this illuminating biography, William Brashler introduces an authentic American sports hero and recaptures the mood and
A popular text that explains the origins, beliefs, scriptures and philosophies of this ancient religion; from gods, goddesses, and the Bhagavad-Gita, to philosophy and politics.
Although Iraq remains hostile to the United States, Baghdad has repeatedly compromised, and at times caved, in response to U.S. pressure and threats. An analysis of attempts to coerce Iraq since Dese
Create an intimate relationship with Spirit. This commonsense guide offers practical steps for staying in tune with Spirit midst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Learn keys, gleaned from the an
RAND Asian experts Swaine and Tellis have chosen one of the most significant, controversial, and timely subjects, breaking new ground conceptually as well as analytically.
Based on a 1912 publication about Texans who fought for the South in the Civil War, Texas Boys in Gray presents a collection of fascinating remembrances of those who were there. Sometimes humorous and
While visiting a western ranch, Clarence the pig plays cards, line dances, plays the washtub in a cowboy band, and reads stories at bedtime with his new friend Smoky the purple horse.
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Examines the evolution of American cultural attitudes towards the environment as they have expressed themselves in changing lifestyles, political movements, and other aspects of social life. Rothman (
This comprehensive study of Hindu history moves swiftly but thoroughly through the ages, from the early emergence of the Vedic tradition to developments in contemporary Hinduism. A wealth of factual i
Girl power has become the rallying cry for a new generation of girls as they navigate--on their own terms--the perilous yet exhilarating journey from girlhood to adulthood.
One and a half million visitors a year can't be wrong! For them, the royal castle at Neuschwanstein in Bavaria is the pinnacle of every dreamer's arhcitectural fairy-tale. Never before have the char
Journalists who have covered the NCAA Tournament known as March Madness over the past 25 years share their experiences and opinions in this collection of short stories.
Appealing, authoritative history books that capture the atmosphere and reality of the world's great cultures and civilizations. Inspiring and relevant craft projects further involve the reader in an a
Walking with Presidents traces the career of an African American who rose from crusading journalist to preeminent presidential advisor and civil rights liason in the Kennedy, Johnson, and Carter admin
Taking the Muslim call to prayer as his starting point, the author unravels the significance of the muezzin's haunting cry, considering prophethood, prayer, politics and community to present a more co
Just Sex chronicles the movement to bring an end to all forms of sexual violence on campus and gives voice not only to rape victims but also to reformed rape perpetrators, who describe the twisted log
Discusses race relations in the United States, focusing on housing discrimination and the methods used by whites to keep blacks out of their neighborhoods.
A biography of Wilhelm Canaris, Hitler's director of espionage, investigates his involvement in several conspiracies to overthrow the Nazi regime, including one of many unsuccessful attempts to assass
The boats slip into the water at dawn and the journey begins. Some people think we may find monsters out West. But our leaders, Captain Lewis and Captain Clark, say that is an idea for dreamers. There
The People's Republic of China has often used force in ways that surprised and perplexed other countries. The Chinese appear to believe that, by carefully designing military operations to achieve max
In this incisive collection of essays which appeared originally in The New Criterion, ten distinguished critics and observers examine the origins and prospects of liberalism, from its roots in thinker
Upon Further Review takes you through the history of officiating, looks at some of the profession's more colorful characters, and examines the issues facing today's official.
Step into a colorful pageantry of the powerful people who once ruled and still influence the great state of Texas. From the Caddo in the Piney Woods, the Lipan Apache in the Southwest, the Wichita at
Tells the story of the Industrial Workers of the World (the Wobblies), the revolutionary labor union founded in Chicago in 1905, and their goal to combine the American working class, and eventually wa
Helps you rediscover what your soul has known from the beginning—that life does have a higher purpose. Filled with warmth, wisdom and hope, this book will empower you to focus on what is really import
The author granted some of the most famous insiders on Wall Street the protection of anonymity in order to procure their deepest and most frank views on the operation of the market. This book paints a
