21st century

A series of alphabetically-arranged entries on the subject of terrorism, discussing political attacks on the United States and U.S. concerns around the world, conflicts in the Middle East, major people and organizations and groups involved in terrorist activities, and more.

Best-selling author Sue Monk Kidd and her daughter, Ann, chronicle their travels together between 1998 and 2000, when they embarked on a journey of self-discovery and reconnection through Greece and France.

Contains over 630 captioned color photographs that showcase pieces of wearable artwork produced by more than 160 jewelers from around the world, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches.

Dilys Evans selects and discusses picture books she has identified as having earned the distinction of fine art, showcasing a wide range of styles, techniques, and content.

Contains chronologically arranged entries that provide accounts of some of modern history's greatest scandals in the areas of politics and government, business and finance, education, religion, science, sports, entertainment, literature, and the arts; covering events from 1904 to 1972.

A collection of articles, essays, interviews, and reviews that examine the impact that Latina writers have had on literature.

Discusses the religion of Islam, its affects on women, human rights and its relationship to terrorism.

The author describes how the 1970s game Dungeons and Dragons effected his teenage development and how millions of boys broke away from everything normal in order to become of part of the craze of fantasy role-playing associated with the game.

Contains three stories about African-American and biracial teens discovering their own identities while trying to fit in at new schools and in challenging situations.

Tells the life story of Dominican American novelist and poet Julia Alvarez, discussing her start as a writer, major works for adults and children, influences, bicultural identity, involvement in a collective farm, and founding of a literacy program.