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The American theatre

Traces the history of theatre in the United States from colonial days to the present emphasizing the playwrights, producers, and performers that helped develop a specifically American theatre.

The totem pole Indians of the Northwest

1991
Describes the lifestyle and culture of the totem pole Indians of the Pacific Northwest.

The lost colony

1972
Traces the events leading to the settling of the first English colony in America and speculates on the reasons for its disappearance.

Textiles

1975
Traces the history of textiles and describes their uses.

In the newsroom

1989
Describes what goes on in the newsroom of a television station by following Anna Bond, reporter/anchor for Channel 4 in New York City, through a typical day.

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya

1978
A introduction to the history, geography, economy, culture, and people of the four north African countries formerly known as the Barbary States.

Iran

1978
Discusses the geography, history, cities, customs, and culture of this dry Middle Eastern country formerly called Persia.

Advertising

1970
Analyzes the role of advertising in American society, the various kinds of advertising, and how it is used by different media.

East Europe

1972
An introduction to the history, geography, economy, culture, and people of the seven countries of eastern Europe.

Putting on a show

1980
Discusses the steps in producing a theatrical production from early planning stages to the final curtain.

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