history

Examines the epic career of basketball superstar Michael Jordan, discussing the forces in his life that have led him to pursue excellence in all his endeavors, whether on the court or off.

Explains how modern scientific techniques are used to piece together the stories behind human remains and how the information is used to create a picture of the cultures and ritual beliefs of a range of ancient societies.

Traces scientists' quest to find the elusive unified "Theory of Everything" from ancient Greece to the breakthroughs of Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein, to the excitement over string theory and today's efforts to merge quantum theory with general relativity.

Examines changes that occurred in American culture in the years between Reconstruction and the Spanish-American War, discussing advertising, architecture, fashion, food, leisureactivities, the arts, travel, youth, and everyday life. Includes a time line.

Presents an introduction to various special forces combat units around the world, such as the U.S. Delta Force and the British SAS, discussing the history and guiding principles of the units, detailing some of their critical missions, and examining their specialized training techniques, equipment, and weapons.

Presents photographs and analysis of the civil rights movement led by Ralph David Abernathy and Martin Luther King Jr., that are intended to convey the work they went through to organize marches and events.

Provides an overview of child labor, looks at the history of the problem, offers various perspectives on why child labor continues, and discusses what is being done to prevent the exploitation of children.

Describes the history, plight, types of aid provided to, and debates that surround refugees around the world, and includes a case study, facts and figures, a further reading list, and information on what readers can do to help refugees.

Presents a comprehensive study of environmental issues and ecoterrorism in America and examines organizations such as the Earth Liberation Front and other militant groups that engage in civil disobedience, sabotage, and terrorism in order to support their agenda.

Presents an introduction to sustainable development, discussing what it is, examining how humans throughout history have used and abused Earth's resources, and looking at what is being done to stop and/or repair the damage done to the planet by unchecked development.