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When Angus MacAskill was still just an adolescent, he began to grow rapidly . . . and grow . . . and grow! Known far and wide as the Cape Breton Giant, Angus was loved by his neighbors as much for his

This accessible volume offers a holistic exploration of this diverse class of drugs, from medical, historical, cultural, and economic perspectives.• Defines various forms of depression and explores th

Providing scientifically accurate, detailed, and accessible information to students and general readers, this book presents the history of vaccination; describes the administration, manufacturing, and

The problem of serious mental illness is a widely discussed topic in the media and popular culture. This text provides a comprehensive analysis of antipsychotic medications, covering historical, socia

In this magnificently illustrated cultural history—the tie-in to the PBS and BBC series The Story of the Jews—Simon Schama details the story of the Jewish experience, tracing it across three millennia

Providing a significant source of information for upper high school and community college students concerning steroids and their derivatives, this book provides a holistic overview of this controversi

Book Two in the bestselling Story of Us series from New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo.Live the truth...The truth about Hallie has torn Houston and Rory apart for a second time. Houston is f

Brilliantly read and preformed by Kevin Gallagher, this audio dramatization of the Story of the Bible will bring alive in your home or car the Biblical accounts from long ago. Sound effects, music and

In this magnificently illustrated cultural history—the tie-in to the PBS and BBC series The Story of the Jews—Simon Schama details the story of the Jewish experience, tracing it across three millennia

Describes the westward expansion of the United States in the nineteenth century, from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to the acquisition of Texas in the Mexican War, the California gold rush, and the c

Traces the history of the thirteen colonies, describing the first unsuccessful attempt, why and how they were settled, early education, government, dealings with the natives and with other Europeans,

Discover just how important the movement of people to and across the United States has been throughout the nations history. Helpful photographs, fact boxes, and a timeline bring all the aspects of imm

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.Bah humbug! Get to know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his tranformation from miser to hero in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, he likely had no idea that the story and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, would remain so popular nearly two centuries later. Today, readers still find themselves entertained by the story of a grumpy, selfish man who becomes a holiday hero after he learns generosity through the help of three spirits in Victorian-era England. Whether a Dickens fan or someone in love with all things "Christmas," readers will enjoy learning the history of this memorable character and his many appearances on the page, the screen, and the stage in What Is the Story of Ebenezer Scrooge?

Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library!Journey to deep space and learn how James Tiberius Kirk became one of the greatest space heroes in the Star Trek universe.From appearances i

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.Grab your golden ticket and learn how Willy Wonka became an internationally popular figure in literature and film.The whims

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.Find out how Alice in Wonderland became a children's classic.Published in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantas

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.If you’re a fan of Acme anvils and know that the question “What’s up, Doc?” needs no answer, this history of the cartoon fa

How did the story of Cinderella, her glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and a magical night at the ball with a prince come to be? Find out in this dazzling book that explores the many different versions of Cinderella's story across different authors, movies, cultures, and more!Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time in the What Is the Story Of? series!Did you know that the first version of Cinderella's story was written two thousand years ago in Greece? It was about a young woman named Rhodopis and her missing sandal. Since then, many versions of this fairy tale have been written featuring a poor girl whose kindness led to her dreams coming true. China, Italy, France, and Germany all have distinct versions of Cinderella's story that author Dana Rau explains within this exciting nonfiction book for fans of the beloved princess. Young readers will learn over a dozen different versions of Cinderella's story, including the most famous versions by C

Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library!The Mummy joins other classic horror characters Dracula and Frankenstein in our What Is the Story Of? series.Unlike the other classic Univer

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World's Greatest Detective, but he's best known as Batman, and