history

Chronicles late nineteenth- to mid-twentieth century developments in the physical and life sciences, such as the theory of relativity, splitting the atom, and genetic research, showing how great scientists' work has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.

Chronicles the history of science from ancient times to the seventeenth century, showing how great scientists' research has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.

Provides a history of Christian Scientists, covering their doctrines and practices, organization, place in American society, and changes in beliefs, as well as discussing the work of Mary Baker Eddy.

The story of man's fight against seven major dangerous diseases including smallpox, leprosy, plague, tuberculosis, malaria, cholera, and AIDS.

A photographic history of NASCAR racing over the course of fifty years, discussing the origins of the sport, the establishment of rules, notable cars and drivers, the growth and expansion of speedways, and the various competitions.

From the Middle Ages to the author's nineteenth century contemporaries, the costumes of kings, paupers, soldiers, scholars, and the bourgeoisie are illustrated in detail.

Surveys the history of athletic competition from the time of ancient civilizations through the twentieth century.

President Jimmy Carter remembers his childhood on a farm in Depression-era Georgia; comments on rural life, family, and race relations.

Presents four classic narratives illustrating the black experience in slavery.