Stewart, Gail

Examines the political scene in the Philippines during the years of the Marcos dictatorship and considers the problems and prospects of the administration of Corazon Aquino.

Examines historic and recent events which have kept Iraq in the news.

Examines historical and recent events which have kept Romania in the news, with an emphasis on the dictatorship of Ceausescu.

Examines historic and recent events which have kept Poland in the news.

Traces the history of Northern Ireland, focusing on the violence between Protestants and Catholics.

Examines historical and recent events which have kept South Africa in the news.

Describes droughts around the world, their damaging effects, how people prepare for them, and ways to fight the effects of this type of natural disaster.

Introduces the often dangerous jobs of smokejumping and fighting forest fires.

History, trivia, and fun through photographs and articles present life in the United States from 1910-1919.

A biography of William Quantrill, who was killed after fighting in Kansas-Missouri border battles during the Civil War. Examines why, twenty years later, his mother wanted to dig up his bones and sell them.