united states

Suggests that traditional coercive management in schools be replaced by a system that brings together students and staff.

An exploration of the Voyager mission that discusses great ages of discovery, information the space vehicles were able to gather about the inner and outer planets, how the space program was influenced by the Cold War, and other related topics.

A biography of George Price, an American scientist, discussing his childhood, his involvement in the scientific community, his time with the Manhattan Project, his criticism towards those claiming extrasensory perception abilities, and his later years in London working with the homeless.

Collects essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to political campaigns.

Traces the history of neoconservatism in American politics, describing the movement in three stages, beginning with the New York intellectuals who were first called "neoconservatives" when they rejected the 1960s leftists, and examining how events and key individuals have allowed the party to evolve and change.

Offers a comprehensive, tongue-in-cheek first-person account of the 1975 Major League Baseball season, which was the last year before free agency took over baseball and changed it forever.

Traces the history of the Boston Post Road, which connected New York City and Boston and evolved into the nation's first major highway system, and describes the road's importance to the political, economic, and social development of the United States.

James Peck examines documents from the CIA, the National Security Council, the Pentagon, and development agencies, tracing the history of human rights in the United States from the Cold War to the War on Terror, and discussing how the human rights movement has been impacted by Washington.

A comprehensive biography of legislator and five-time presidential candidate Henry Clay, detailing his childhood, marriage, and political career.

Offers gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens, as well as those questioning their sexuality, information and practical advice to help them deal with the issues they may face with their families, at school, and within contemporary society.