21st century

Discusses the life and writing career of American author, Suzanne Collins.

A brief overview of the life and career of Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight series of books.

A collection of poetry by New York poets, written in the wake of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and other U.S. targets on September 11, 2001.

This book explores the potential health hazards and benefits in pursuing todays common and accepted permanent art of body piercing and tattoos.

The Y2K bug, which prompted fears of a cataclysmic breakdown of societal order as 1999 turned into 2000, fizzled. Nevertheless, the decade experienced its share of catastrophic events including a massive and deadly tsunami, a bridge collapse, killer tornadoes, and devastating terrorist acts.

Highlights over sixty modern engineering and architectural wonders of the world, with photographs, descriptions of projects, and explanations of the challenges faced during construction.

Examines the drivers of global change, connecting the dots among the social, economic, and political forces shaping our present and future.

Collects ninety-two poems by contemporary American poets.

Text and CD introduce slam and hip-hop poetry.

In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate a historic milestone: 60 years as Britain's Queen and the constitutional monarch of the globe spanning British Commonwealth. Join TIME as we explore the turbulent life and times of Elizabeth and the royal House of Windsor.