Uschan, Michael V.

Details the Pope's humble beginnings, how he became a priest and bishop, and eventually Pope of the Catholic Church.

Discusses the life and career of Selena Gomez.

Explores the history of the sport of golf as well as the biomechanics and physics that are at work when players train, condition for, and play the sport.

"This new series from Lucent Books helps younger researchers understand the role of mythology in major historical cultures of the world. Each volume explores the origins and cultural importance of a specific mythology. Presented in an engaging narrative that explains mythology as a product of the culture that created it, each volume details the major characters, gods/goddesses, and themes reflected in the stories. Volumes also discuss the impact of the mythology on daily life at the time and throughout history. Ideal for middle- and high-schools, as well as public libraries, each Mythology and Culture Worldwide volume also features: A list and brief description of the major figures of the mythology, including a family tree illustrating their relationships; Five to six chapters exploring the mythology in detail; Informative sidebars highlighting related topics; Fact boxes providing at-a-glance information; Full-color maps, photographs and illustrations; A glossary of terminology; "For More Information" list of sources of additional information; A comprehensive index"--.

Examines the history of the South Caucasus during the Soviet Union, and the transition to current day.

Explores the history of the Central Asian states, from the breakup of the Soviet Union to the early twenty-first century.

Discusses important events in African American history.