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Examines the history of arms control efforts in the West since the 1960s, and explains why the author believes it is imperative to adopt a strong policy of arms reduction, especially in light of escalating terrorism.

Examines the ways in which popular culture was used as a propaganda tool in uniting the citizens of the U.S. against communism, and cites books, pamphlets, articles, films, and comics created to promote anti-communist sentiment.

Reports on conditions in Turkey at the beginning of the twenty-first century, looking at the country's potential to become a world leader, and examining the factors that could keep that from happening.

Contains thirteen articles from a variety of historical sources that examine the relationship between Native Americans and the government, and present perspectives on the establishment and perpetuation of the reservation system.

Tells the story of the discovery that fingerprints could be used to identify criminals, discussing the pioneering work of Dr. Henry Faulds, and reviews the 1905 murder case in which fingerprint evidence was first put to the test.

Contains color photographs of more than 250 teapots created over the course of five hundred years, and includes text that analyzes the appeal of teapots.

An illustrated collection of historical records that provides information on the practice and tradition of tattooing and tattoo designs and techniques around the world, from ancient times through the twentieth century.

Presents an inside look at the Army's Special Forces Groups, discussing their recruitment and training, tools, missions, and other topics; and includes an interview with General Hugh Shelton, as well as a related mini-novel, "Operation Merdeka.".

Contains a series of alphabetically arranged essays that describe over one hundred books that have been banned for erotic content, each providing a summary of the text, a censorship history, and a list of resources for further study.