Finkelstein, Norman H

Explores United States-Israeli relations since the founding of Israel in 1948 within the context of ongoing strife and attempts at peace in the Middle East and the political climate in the U.S.

A brief introduction to the Holocaust, in which six million Jews were systematically exterminated by the Nazis during World War II.

Presents a brief biography of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, and discusses his childhood, participation in the Arab-Israeli wars, and his tough anti-terrorist tactics that have made him a popular leader among his people.

Chronicles the three flights of courageous pilots and their airplanes in 1927 among them Charles A Lindbergh who crossed the Atlantic first, but the remaining two also participated in the honoring of these historic flights.

Recreates the events surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis and examines the personalities of the major characters, President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.

An examination of the origin, history, development, and societal impact of the development of plastics.

Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492.

Biography of journalist Edward R. Murrow, detailing his personal life and focusing on his unique reporting style which is credited with reshaping American coverage of European political events during World War II, as well as his program on CBS through which he was influential in bringing about the downfall of McCarthyism.

Text and accompanying photographs present the history of radio's effects on American society in the 1930s and 1940s.

Covers the life and career of the U.S. Army five-star general from his early life in various military outposts to a career in two World Wars.