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In 1944 and 1945, Tom Faulkner was a B-24 pilot flying out of San Giovanni airfield in Italy as a member of the 15th Air Force of the U.S. Army Air Forces. Only 19 years old when he completed his 28th

This book provides an in-depth analysis of probably the most horrific solo terrorist operation the world has ever seen. On 22 July 2011 Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 people when he bombed the Gover

As a leading scientist of the 13th century C. E. Qu?b al-Din Shirazi wrote three substantial works on hay’a (or the configuration of the celestial orbs): Nihayat al-idrak fi dirayat al-aflak (“The Li

Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), a man of extreme passions and a playwright of immense talent, is the most important of Shakespeare's contemporaries. This edition offers his five major plays, which sh

John Newbery Honor Book Pura Belpré Honor Book Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Winner NCTE Charlotte Huck Children's Book Award Winner 2025 National Book Award Longlist Title New York Times Best Book of 2025 New York Public Library Best Book of 2025 Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2025Based on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident, this vivid and uplifting middle grade debut novel in verse about one young child's courage to stand up for what is right, and the determination of the Mexican community is perfect for fans of ESPERANZA RISING and INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN. Twelve-year-old Roberto Alvarez is the youngest of his siblings, the last one born on United States soil. He's el futuro, their dream for a life away from the fire of the Mexican revolution. Moved by anti-immigrant & anti-Mexican propaganda, the Lemon Grove School Board and Chamber of Commerce create a separate "Americanization" school for the M

For centuries the waters of the Red Sea have been amongst the most hazardous and feared in the world. Strong or erratic winds have taken lives and broken boats, smashed against rocks or hidden sandbar

Lydia Rider Nye's journal is unique: it is presently the only known journal kept by a wife of a ship captain during a voyage along the Pacific Coast prior to 1848. Indeed, it may be the only known jou

This authoritative handbook reviews the most widely-used methods for studying the use and abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs. Its thorough coverage spans the range of quantitative, qualitative, and mi

Cantors made unparalleled contributions to the way time was understood and history was remembered in the medieval Latin West. The men and women who held this office in cathedrals and monasteries were

The study of migrant populations poses unique challenges owing to the mobility of these groups, which may further be complicated by their cultural, educational, and linguistic diversity and legal stat

African American playwright, actor, television producer and filmmaker Tyler Perry is an American cultural phenomenon. Perry has made over half a billion dollars through the development of films, plays

A collection of highly selected, peer-reviewed chapters, this book showcases the research of an international roster of scientists. It covers nanomaterials with emphasis on synthesis, characterization

The continuously growing human population along the world’s coasts will exacerbate the impact of human activities on all coastal environments. Restoration activities will therefore become increasingly

Primarily a memoir of?Twain's pre–Civil War days as a steamboat pilot,?this engaging narrative recounts stories of the author's training,?describes the science of navigating the?river, and?narrates a

This volume is intended to provide the reader with a breadth of understanding regarding the many challenges faced with the formulation of poorly water-soluble drugs as well as in-depth knowledge in th

Biological scientists from coastal countries in every hemisphere review the literature on how individual fish (and some other marine animals) protect themselves from disease and from being eaten. Of p

Regular meetings on Pig Science within the Easter School series, have become an established part of the international conference calendar with gatherings held every 4-5 years. This title presents the