Worth, Richard

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Saladin, sultan of the kingdoms of Egypt and Syria in the late twelfth century, discussing his conquest of Jerusalem, his efforts to unite the Muslims of Egypt and Syria, and his dedication to living according to the teachings of the Koran.

Traces the history of the Spanish conquest of the Incas in Peru, showing how they explored and then took over native cultures, creating Spanish colonies in the New World.

Explores the Harlem Renaissance, a reawakening of African-American culture, including literature, the arts theater, and music, motivated by a goal to achieve equal rights.

Profiles the life and career of the president of Chile.

Examines criminal cases involving homicide and explores the laws and techniques used to capture murderers, discussing collection of evidence, profiling, autopsies, and other related topics.

Describes the history of relations between Israel and her Arab neighbors, including the peace talks and treaty between Egypt's Sadat and Israel.

Discusses the importance of good communication skills in the workplace, explaining how to write and speak with confidence, and looking at other areas of effective communication.

Recounts the story of the man who led the struggle for black political power in the emerging nation of Zimbabwe and was elected its first prime minister.

Examines the issues surrounding the European nations in the years prior to World War I including the Spanish-American War, American imperialism, tensions between France and Germany after the Franco-Prussian War, and U.S. policies toward Europe.