Scandiffio, Laura

Examines the actions of individuals who did the right thing by breaking the rules, including a brother and sister who distributed antigovernment pamphlets in Nazi Germany, the man who helped develop but also spoke out against the nuclear bomb in Cold War Russia, and others.

Presents a comprehensive survey of seven dictators and tyrants covering twenty-five hundred years of history including Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein, Robespierre, Ivan the Terrible, Nero, and Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, and discusses the ways in which each were able to obtain and maintain control over their people.

Provides a general overview of martial arts, including information on judo, jujitsu, karate, kung fu, tai chi, aikido, and kendo.

A collection of ten true escape stories from around the world and across the ages.