Kallen, Stuart A.

Examines the rich and varied world of art and the role that graphic design plays in that world.

Examines historical and anecdotal evidence and modern theories about vampires; featuring primary source quotes from scientists, experts, and eyewitnesses and including sidebars and illustrations.

Provides background information about the Vietnam War, and examines the protests of the American people against the conflict in the years between 1962 and 1973.

Presents an historical overview of various types of art and artistic movements from early drawing and painting to modern digital and computer art.

Presents a profile of the history of Latin music and its influences on other genres of music throughout the twentieth century.

Provides an historical overview of the development of photography from the earliest known photograph in 1826 to the present.

Presents arguments for and against such things as pesticides, legislation concerning food, and biotechnology.

Presents a series of essays by energy experts and environmentalists concerning the debate over developing energy alternatives such as the use of solar and wind power and hydrogen power.

Contains sixteen essays that provide varying perspectives on the issue of how America's wilderness lands should be managed, discussing roadless rules, wildfire policy, oil and gas drilling, logging, and other topics.

Discusses the life of American author J.D. Salinger and the historical context, plot, characters, and themes of his novel "The Catcher in the Rye"; also includes ideas for research, excerpts of criticism, and a chronology.