Worth, Richard

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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