history

Covers world events including Bonaparte's Empire, industrial Britain, liberation for Latin America, and the opening of China and Southern Africa in the 19th century.

Chronicles the era of the Enlightenment and the spread of invention and revolution in Europe, the Pacific, and North America.

History of cities and towns from the Middle Eastern civilization in 3500 BC through the twentieth century metropolis.

History of the development of the home and family from the primitive shelter through medieval times to the present day.

Examines English women's lives from the French Revolution to the First World War, including childhood and education, courtship and marriage, sex and motherhood, marital breakdown, widowhood, and pastimes, focusing on normally unheard women such as prostitutes, single mothers, and unmarried workers.

Examines the history surrounding the legendary man known as Robin Hood, discussing the origins and truths of the story, the identity of Maid Marion, and why--centuries later--the figure of Robin Hood is still considered a heroic character.

This book describes the founding and the development of the Microsoft Corporation, from 1975 when Bill Gates and Paul Allen started their computer software company to Microsoft's modern high-speed applications of Vista and its ability to bring about change in the world of computers.

Explores the development of psychology, from its roots in philosophy and natural science to the scientific research of the 19th centuryand the development of psychological theories throughout the 20th century.

Provides information about great scientists. Easy-to-locate, detailed profiles of each scientist are accompanied by sidebars on their greatest contributions. Includes pictures, quotes, and diagrams.