Very short introduction

"[An introduction to the U.S. Constitution that] explores the themes that have shaped the document -- federalism, the balance of powers, property, representation, equality, rights, and security"--Provided by publisher.

"[Neiberg presents an] account of the Treaty of Versailles, explaining the enormous challenges facing those who tried to put the world back together after the global destruction of the World War I. Rather than assessing winners and losers, this . . . book analyzes the many subtle factors that influenced the treaty and the dominant, at times ambiguous role of the 'Big Four' leaders: Woodrow Wilson of the United States, David Lloyd George of Great Britain, Vittorio Emanuele Orlando of Italy, and Georges Clemenceau of France"--Provided by publisher.

"[The author] draws on her . . . knowledge of the court's history and of its written and unwritten rules to show readers how the Supreme Court really works. How do cases get to the Supreme Court? How do the justices go about deciding them? What special role does the chief justice play? What do the law clerks do? [She] answers these questions by depicting the justices as they confront deep constitutional issues andwrestle with the meaning of confusing federal statutes. Throughout, the author examines many individual Supreme Court cases to illustrate points under discussion, and she also makes useful comparisons with foreign courts"--OCLC.

"Guides us through the development of the ever evolving Sikh identity, looking at the key moments in the history of the Sikh religion. From the first Guru, through martyrdom and militarization, to its place now as a well-established world religion, [the author] offers an up-to-date examination of contemporary Sikh identities and their role in our worled"--Flap of front cover.

A brief introduction to the key theories, people, and practices of sociology.

"Black holes are a constant source of fascination to many due to their mysterious nature. This very short introduction addresses a variety of questions, including what a black hole actually is, how they are characterized and discovered,and what would happen if you came too close to one"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the Hindu religion, discussing the importance of scripture and tradition, the variety of Hindu gods and goddesses, the relationship of European and American outsiders to Hinduism, views of women and untouchables, and other topics.

An introduction to dinosaurs that explores how scientists combine anatomy, genetics, forensics, and engineering design to build a picture of what dinosaurs looked like, what they ate, and how they moved and interacted with each other.

An introduction to the thought of Galileo, discussing his early life, his conflicts with philosophers, astronomers, and theologians, his indictment by the Inquisition, and his final years.