Goodnough, David

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Christopher Columbus

A biography of the 15th-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India.

The Cherry Valley massacre, November 11, 1778

the frontier atrocity that shocked a young nation
1968
Explores the causes, events, and personalities of the massacre at Cherry Valley, New York, in 1778 when rampaging Iroquois slaughtered thirty-two peaceful residents.

Pablo Casals

cellist for the world
1997
Traces the life and musical accomplishments of the renowned cellist and highlights his efforts as a crusader for world peace.

Stalking

a hot issue
2000
Examines the invasive act of stalking, discussing the motives and capabilities of the perpetrators, including stories of people who have been stalked, and stressing the need for stronger legal action against this crime.

Pontiac's war, 1763-1766

the Indians' greatest uprising fails to stop westward expansion
1970
Traces the movements of the Indian leader Pontiac in organizing the Indian tribes of the Mississippi valley against the intruding English in 1760.

Eating disorders

a hot issue
1999
Discusses various eating disorders, with an emphasis on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and tells the stories of people who have suffered from them.

Cult awareness

a hot issue
2000
Discusses issues related to cults, giving examples of various cults and how they affect society.

Pl?cido Domingo

opera superstar
1997
A biography of opera performer Placido Domingo, tracing his lifelong passion for music from his early years in Spain through his successes of the 1990s.

The colony of New York

1973
Traces the history of New York from 1609 to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

The debate over human cloning

pro/con issue
2003
Provides an overview of the technology and history of cloning and presents arguments for and against human cloning.

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