civilization

Presents biographies of 13 Americans and discusses "ideas," such as freedom, cooperation, education, and division of labor, upon which America was founded.

Examines how veterans and the American people have made peace with the Vietnam War, analyzing films, novels, and other memoirs to shed light on the process of recovery, and warning against letting faulty memories blind the nation to the true nature of future conflicts.

Contains photographs and stories of celebrities, newsmakers, top television shows, and favorite movies from the 1980s, and includes a CD of 80s music.

Collection of personal essays, short stories, and excerpts from some of London's best writings reflecting on past and present California. Jack London.

A collection of short essays that comment on the rapid obsolescence of objects, ideas, and behaviors and human response to change. Subjects include landlines, video stores, wristwatches, and newspapers.

Examines supernatural and superhuman themes in American culture and discusses related works of popular culture, such as "The X-Files," apocalyptic television programs, and "Rosemary's Baby.".

Text, maps, and illustrations reveal the art, architecture, trade, agriculture, religion, geographical discoveries, and other aspects of the Renaissance period throughout Europe.

A visual guide to ancient Rome that provides facts related to the battles, street life, engineering feats, military strength, and people who shaped the region and its historical impact.

Individual craftsmen, artists, and laborers describe the work that they do in Egypt during the time of the Old Kingdom, and the historical note places them in context.