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Presents a collection of articles from key publications that provides an understanding of the history of global epidemics including AIDS, smallpox, and the Black Death; and describes the various methods used to combat the spread of these diseases.

A guide to reading and understanding the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx which provides information on the author's life, career, and five book-length works of fiction.

In 1933, best friends Daniel and Armin admire Hitler, but as anti-Semitism buoys Hitler to power, Daniel learns he is half Jewish, threatening the friendship even as life in their beloved Hamburg, Germany, is becoming nightmarish. Also details Daniel and Armin's reunion in 1945 in interspersed chapters.

Presents an overview of the development of computers from the early days of electronic adding machines to the present day personal computer and addresses the fundamental role that private business and the government played in helping to advance computer technology through the years.

Presents the four major worlds that American science fiction novelist Ursula Le Guin created for her major works since 1968: Earthsea, the Hainish planets, Orsinia, and the future West Coast; also includes a biographical sketch of Le Guin and an overview of her career.

Chronicles the history of NASCAR from its origins in moonshine running to the billion-dollar industry it has become at the beginning of the twenty-first century; and features profiles of some of the superstar drivers who have dominated the sport.

Contains interpretations and criticism of Atwood's novels.

Describes and evaluates the global impact of ten of the twentieth century's most important events.

A comprehensive guide to modern design that examines the work of important designers around the world and the changes that have influenced design and its uses over the last century.