united states

Profiles important American ethnic writers from Ai through Lionel G. Garc?a, and discusses the author's major works, and describes how they express their sense of identity through both fiction and nonfiction writings.

Contains thirteen essays that provide varying perspectives on the issue of age of consent, discussing if raising the age would protect youth, related laws, sending sexually suggestive text messages, and other topics.

Contains fifty African-American folktales, including selections on origins, heroes, heroines, villains, fools, society and conflict, and the supernatural.

A guide to designing school library media centers that provides information on addressing the unique ergonomic and technology needs of children, controling costs using proven bidding and evaluation methods, understanding the technical drawings and language used in architecture, and other related topics.

Chronicles the life and achievements of Elizabeth Blackwell, discussing her family, education, studies abroad, medical practice, pioneer work, and other related topics.

Offers advice on succeeding in college, discussing expectations, study habits, preparing for exams, writing papers, taking notes, professors, class scheduling, in-class etiquette, performance evaluation, and grades.

Explores the impact the growing role of creativity has had on the American economy, explaining how creative people are gradually changing American society, its values, tastes, relationships, careers, and cities.

Presents a collection of Native American folktales from various Native American groups, and includes stories on origins, heroes, fools, society and conflict, the supernatural, and more.

The author, a neurobiologist, describes the challenges she encountered as she made the choice to care for her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, along with carrying out the duties of a mother and wife.

Explores the events that led up to Prohibition in the United States, explaining why Americans agreed to stop drinking and describing what life was like during the Prohibition era.