20th century

Examines the history and development of the news media, discusses its function and influence, looks at the law as it relates to the media, and includes a chronology, biographical listing, and resources for further research.

". . . this book examines the origins of the Harlem Renaissance, especially the key roles played by W.E.B. Du Bois and other prominent figures such as Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, and Josephine Baker. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the literature, music, dance, and art that depicted the triumphs and sorrows of black Americans during the age of speakeasies and rent parties"--Provided by publisher.

"To say Virginia 'Dindy' Hall was ambitious would be an understatement. She was that girl at your high school who makes everyone else look like a slacker, no matter how hard they're working. But how many of them can say they've been on Nazi Germany's Most Wanted list? At a time when most women were expected to becomes wives and mothers, Virginia craved adventure. And with the world gearing up for a second World War, this fearless woman knew that she had to find a way to get involved. When the State Department proved to be a sexist boy's club that wouldn't allow her in, she went to England to join their Special Operations unit, which was more than happy to hire this talented, brilliant woman. Even after a terrible accident left her needing a wooden leg, she remained undeterred. Soon Virginia became an essential part of the Allied mission and the French Resistance, earning the dangerous honor of being named 'the most dangerous of all Allied spies' by the Gestapo"--Provided by publisher.

Watercolorist Charles Reid discusses his philosophy of painting, and demonstrates his technique while painting a portrait of his wife and daughter.

Explores the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream" speech.

Offers insights in the the lives and work of various novelists and thinkers such as George Orwell, Susan Songtag, Sigmund Freud, Margaret Mead, and others with original voice recordings and archival documentary footage.

Discusses lobotomies, a medical procedure for helping mentally ill patients initially considered to be groundbreaking when first proposed and performed by Walter Freeman and later decried as a major lapse in morality, and contains interviews with medical historians, former patients, and others.

Introduces the life and art of twentieth-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso through a retrospective of the paintings, sculptures, prints, and ceramics he created at different periods of his long career.

Contains seven propaganda films sponsored by the U.S. government to help explain its official war policy during World War II, including: "Prelude to War, " "Nazis Strike, " "Divide and Conquer, " "Battle of Britain, " "Battle of Russia, " "Battle of China, " and "War Comes to America.".

The story follows the lives of four young immigrant women who work in an overcrowded garment district sweatshop. You'll experience the dreams and passions of these young girls...and the events that lead up to one of the most tragc fires in American history--where 146 women lost their lives.