Worth, Richard

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Workers' rights

2008
Examines the struggles American workers have faced throughout history, focusing on the fight for fair rights for employees and highlighting key events and legislation that have impacted workers' rights.

Mexican immigrants

2005
Discusses the history of immigration from Mexico to the United States, looking at the reasons for different waves of immigration, and examining the challenges Mexican people face in the U.S.

Africans in America

2005
Presents an overview of African immigration to the United States, looking at slavery, or forced immigration, as well as later waves of immigration, and discussing the experiences of Africans in their new country. Includes sidebars that highlight notable people and events, photographs, and illustrations.

Heinrich Himmler

murderous architect of the Holocaust
2005
Contains a biography of Heinrich Himmler, the chief architect of implementing Adolf Hilter's plan to kill 11 million Jews during World War II, including information on his rise through the ranks of the SS, his betrayal of Hitler, and his attempt to escape justice.

The telegraph and telephone

2006
Chronicles the development of the telegraph and telephone, introduces Samuel Morse, Alexander Graham Bell, and other individuals behind their invention, and looks at how the devices have influenced the course of history.

Jack Kerouac

"the road is life"
2006
Tells the life story of twentieth-century American writer Jack Kerouac, author of "On the Road, " discussing his works and the influence of his rebellious spirit.

The Spanish Inquisition in world history

2002
Examines the events that led to the persecution of accused heretics against the Catholic Church, focusing on the Inquisition in medieval Spain.

The insanity defense

2001
Discusses the insanity defense, covering its history, individual cases in which it has been used, and prevalent myths surrounding it.

Children, violence, and murder

2001
Provides information about child violence, discussing the various sources of the problem, looking at various school shootings at Columbine and elsewhere, and considering ways to curtail violent behavior in children.

Organization skills

1998
Provides information about achieving efficient use of time on the job.

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