Keeley, Jennifer

An introduction to Robert Cormier's book, "I am the Cheese, " discussing the author's life, the impact of the book, plot, cast of characters, and literary criticism.

Discusses life among the Hitler Youth, including their ideology and activities, school and home life, and involvement in World War II.

Discusses the agents, communications, technological advances, covert actions, and double agents during the Cold War.

Describes the U.S.'s political and military attempts to prevent the spread of Communism throughout the world in the latter half of the twentieth century, discussing Germany, Korea, Egypt, Cuba, Vietnam, Angola, and Nicaragua.

Discusses the novel, "The Yearling, " including the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Baskin, the book's history and impact, its plot, characters, and literary criticism.

Discusses the impact of women performers on pop music, and examines the lives and achievements of Tina Turner, Cher, Madonna, Sarah McLachlan, Shania Twain, and Lauryn Hill.

Presents an overview of rap music, looking at some of the controversies over the violence, sexism, and prejudice reflected in rap lyrics, and discussing issues of rap and censorship.

Describes the surveillance methods used by the FBI and CIA since September 11, 2001, to find terrorists, and discusses related challenges. Includes an annotated bibliography.