1994-

Describes the oppressive system of laws in South Africa under which black people lived for over forty years, and chronicles the fall of apartheid, discussing significant individuals and events, the anti-apartheid movement, and other related topics.

Examines the life of Steve Biko, a black South African man who stood up against apartheid and made a point of inspiring his own generation to stop participating in their own oppression.

Presents information on the geography and climate, history, natural resources, economy, and people of Italy, focusing on change and including first-hand commentary by the country's citizens.

Discusses the geography, peoples, history, and economy of the different regions of Mexico.

Describes how the 1995 rugby World Cup helped Nelson Mandela unite the country of South Africa and bring about the end to the country's apartheid and bitter racial tensions.

On March 17,2009, Laura Ling and her colleague, Euna Lee, were working on a documentary about North Korean defectors. While filming on the Chinese-North Korean border, they were apprehended by North Korean soldiers. They were charged with trespassing and hostile acts, imprisoned, put on trial, and sentenced to twelve years of hard labor in a North Korean prison camp. When all this news reached Laura's sister, journalist Lisa Ling, she immediately began a campaign to get her sister, along with Euna Lee, released. Eventually, with the help of high-ranking U.S. officials and others, she was successful.

Presents an examination of the life of Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian Prime Minster who started from humble roots, became a self-made billionaire, and entered the political arena, and provides information on the historical context of his career.

Profiles the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, work as a freedom fighter, imprisonment, release from prison, political career, and more. Includes a time line, essential facts,resources, and a glossary.