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Profiles the dictatorship of the Assads in Syria, from their rise to power to the present day.

A television journalist chronicles his travels and memoirs--the people, places, and events encountered in his life.

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1970s, including science, technology, environmental issues, politics, fashion, the arts, sports, and entertainment.

A collection of more than three hundred modern urban legends.

Presents a collection of essays that chronicles the author's first-hand experiences living, working, and growing up in the rural Midwest.

Contains the best of his pieces from "Crossroads, " the "American Parade, " and "On the Road.".

African-American, Asian-American, and Hispanic-American children describe their families' cultural traditions.

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1980s, covering science, technology, environmental disasters, politics, fashion, the arts, sports, and entertainment.

A look at popular culture in the United States from 1980 through 1999, discussing music, fashion, entertainment, and more.