"America's wettest state is running out of water, Florida--with its swamps, lakes, extensive coastlines, and legions of life-giving springs--faces a drinking water crisis. Drying Up is a wake-up call and a hard look at what the future holds for those who call Florida home."--Dust jacket.
This title in Lucent's World History series tells the story of how the modern country of India came into existence. The book traces the ancient political struggles, along with the more recent struggles that lead to India becoming a colony of Great Britain and eventually an independent country.
Provides an account of modern-day pirates, looks at where they operate and the damage they cause, discusses the challenges of bringing pirates to justice, and examines efforts around the world to put an end to the crime of piracy.
Describes how the French Revolution replaced old social rules and regulations with new laws and methods of government and examines the impact of the revolt on the rest of the world's ruling regimes.
Discusses various aspects of the Enlightenment including its roots, philosophes, attacks on Christianity, revolt against reason, campaigns to reform society, and legacy.
Examines life in Cuba since Fidel Castro assumed power, including the history of the nation, its geographical significance, home life, education, economic role, arts and entertainment.
Discusses the conditions and events that led to the terrible plague that devastated fourteenth-century Europe, as well as its impact on those who survived.
