history

A study of Kisses on the movie screen by some of America's most beloved movie stars.

Presents a comprehensive guide to the history and culture of Germany's sixteen diverse federal states, and describes the geography, politics, economy, architecture, and important sites of the country.

An introduction to economics that traces the rise of modern capitalism, democratic socialism, communism, and fascism and the impact each has had on world economies, and examines key topics related to economics.

Traces the history and evolution of American television programming from its origins to the early twenty-first century, with discussion of each of the major genres of programming, including westerns, soap operas, sports, and others.

Contains fifteen essays on the life and works of twentieth-century American author Flannery O'Connor, discussing her influence on her readers, views, literary themes, and other related topics; and offering criticism of her writing.

Against the backdrop of the seventeenth-century Salem witch trials, a woman extracts revenge against her married paramour by charging that he and his wife are sorcerers.

Chronicles the twenty-year history of Cirque du Soleil through comments from its founders and creative personnel and over three hundred photos, covering all of its productions.

Explores how paid and unsolicited testimonials have been used to sell products throughout history and explains why it has become so popular in recent years.

Examines the controversies surrounding the death penalty in the United States, providing a review of landmark court decision, explanations on the judicial reasoning both for and against the death penalty, an overview of key laws, and more.

Loung Ung recounts her struggles to adapt to life in America after arriving in 1980 as a ten-year-old Cambodian refugee.