history

A history of the National Hockey League, featuring chronicles of each of the thirty teams, with comments from players, facts and statistics, and photographs.

Explores the life and career of Coretta Scott King, from her childhood in Alabama, through her work with the civil rights movement, to her continuing efforts on behalf of the underprivileged.

Presents brief histories of one hundred twentieth-century consumer products that became icons, ten per decade, discussing their popularity and their impact on the culture. Includes many print advertisements.

Offers a brief introduction to the life of Latina activist Jovita Idar.

Presents profiles of twenty-five African-American scholars and educators from throughout history, grouped in four sections, including the early years, the Civil War years and Reconstruction, the new century, and modern times.

Art critic Sister Wendy Beckett provides commentary on selected items from six of America's most prestigious art museums, drawing attention to small details, discussing hidden meanings and symbolism, and providing information about each artist and his or her techniques.

A history of the United States Cavalry in the American West throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries focusing on its uniforms and equipment.

Profiles ten of the greatest matches in professional wrestling, describing each contest's key figures.

Traces the history of the quest to design faster and faster cars, and looks at some of the people who are eager to become the driver of the fastest vehicle on the planet.