Houle, Michelle M

A brief overview of British poetry from the early nineteenth century through the late twentieth century that profiles the lives and works of eleven authors, including Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Christina Rossetti, W. B. Yeats, and Dylan Thomas.

Discusses various Greek myths, including creation stories and tales of principal gods and goddesses.

An overview of the AIDS epidemic that describes its history, how it is spread and prevented, its extent in specific world regions, advocacy and debates, and the impact of education, and includes a glossary and lists of further reading and related organizations.

Describes the effects of drug abuse on body and mind as well as on the larger society and indicates ways to prevent and fight destructive drug habits.

Discusses the 1911 fire that killed 146 New York garment factory workers, the conditions that led up to it, and some of the legislation that came about to prevent the occurrence of similar disasters.

A biography of British writer Roald Dahl, providing information on his childhood, his family life, his education, and his career as a writer of novels and screenplays for adults and children.

Profiles the life of nineteenth-century author Mark Twain, and discusses the controversy over two of his best-known novels--"Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.".

Discusses various Greek myths, including creation stories and tales of principal gods and goddesses.

A brief overview of British poetry from the early nineteenth century through the late twentieth century that profiles the lives and works of eleven authors, including Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Christina Rossetti, W. B. Yeats, and Dylan Thomas.