A Brief History of Afghanistan, Second Edition

Series: Brief History

Praise for the previous edition:"...a clear, concise history..."—Reference & Research Book News "...very thorough...This work is a good choi...

By Shaista Wahab and Barry Youngerman | © 2010 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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A Brief History of Egypt

Series: Brief History

Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has known. Today, Egypt plays a vital role in the politics of the Middle East, and learning about its history, economic pressures, ...

By Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. | © 2007 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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A Brief History of Iraq

Series: Brief History

Covering 6,000 years of history—from the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations to the fall of Saddam Hussein and the current war in Iraq—A Brief History of Iraq is a comprehensive look a...

By Hala Fattah with Frank Caso | © 2008 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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A Brief History of Israel, Second Edition

Series: Brief History

Praise for the previous edition: "...a handy reference for basic data concerning Israel since 1948...Recommended."—Choice The complex tale of Israel's people and their ...

By Bernard Reich | © 2008 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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A Brief History of Pakistan

Series: Brief History

In the course of a few years, Pakistan has assumed strategic importance on the world stage, acting as both a linchpin in the global war on terrorism and a "swing" state in the ideological conflict bet...

By James Wynbrandt; Foreword by Fawaz A. Gerges | © 2008 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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A Brief History of Saudi Arabia, Second Edition

Series: Brief History

Saudi Arabia is a country in transition, slowly but steadily changing from within and increasingly flexing its muscle and influence regionally. The country has entered the new century as a pivotal ...

By James Wynbrandt; foreword by Fawaz A. Gerges | © 2010 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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A to Z of Ancient Greek and Roman Women, Revised Edition

Series: A to Z of Women

Praise for the previous edition: "This is an excellent work, providing not only information about the lives of individual women but broad insight into the circumstances surrounding those li...

By Marjorie Lightman and Benjamin Lightman | © 2007 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Ancient and Hellenistic Thought

Series: Understanding Philosophy

Ancient thinkers provided the foundations of the philosophical process, examining the universe’s purpose, as well as humankind’s place within it. Ancient and Hellenistic Thought covers pre-Socr...

By Joan A. Price | © 2008 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Animal Rights, Revised Edition

Series: Library in a Book

Praise for the previous edition: "...an excellent first-stop resource for research on animal rights...well organized, clearly written, and a great starting point for research...Recommended....

By Lisa Yount | © 2007 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Biofuels

Series: Energy and the Environment

Obtaining sufficient supplies of energy in an environmentally responsible way is one of the biggest concerns of the 21st century. Of all the problems associated with energy production, none is more co...

By John Tabak, Ph.D. | © 2009 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Biosphere

Series: Our Fragile Planet

Earth’s astonishing diversity of life—in coral reefs, Arctic tundra, tropical rainforests, deep-sea hot springs, and many others—is amazing for its beauty and for the ecosystem services it p...

By Dana Desonie, Ph.D. | © 2007 | Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12

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Coal and Oil

Series: Energy and the Environment

Coal and oil are two of the world’s most important sources of primary energy. A multitrillion-dollar infrastructure has been created to locate, produce, transport, process, and burn coal and ...

By John Tabak, Ph.D. | © 2009 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Contemporary Thought

Series: Understanding Philosophy

Framing the evolution of post-Enlightenment philosophy, Contemporary Thought begins with a discussion of the British Empiricists and Kant’s analysis of the capacity of reason. Biographies and e...

By Joan A. Price | © 2008 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Critical Companion to Toni Morrison

Series: Critical Companion to

Toni Morrison, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993, is one of the most popular American authors in college and high school courses. Her novels, including Sula, Song of Solomon

By Carmen Gillespie | © 2007 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Early America

Series: A History of Fashion and Costume

Early America covers the regions of South America, Central America, and North America, from the days of the earliest indigenous peoples until the arrival and settlement of colonies through the ...

By Paige Weber | © 2005 | Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12

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Elizabethan England

Series: A History of Fashion and Costume

Queen Elizabeth had an enormous influence on fashion as a larger-than-life monarch who cultivated her own image with great care and guile. Under Elizabeth, England enjoyed a long period of peace and p...

By Kathy Elgin | © 2005 | Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12

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Elizabethan England

Series: Costume and Fashion Source Books

Focusing on the Elizabethan era in England, a period from about 1550 to 1603, this title shows various examples of the fascinating clothing worn by everyone from the noblemen and middle classes to ...

By Kathy Elgin | © 2009 | Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12

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Encyclopedia of Women and American Politics

Encyclopedia of Women and American Politics contains all the material a reader needs to understand the role of women throughout America’s political history. This informative A-to-Z volume conta...

By Lynne E. Ford | © 2008 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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J. D. Salinger, New Edition

Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Views

J.D. Salinger’s powerful fiction and enigmatic persona have captivated readers for more than 50 years. His works include Nine Stories; Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters; and Franny...

By Harold Bloom, Editor | © 2008 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Literature Suppressed on Political Grounds, Revised Edition

Series: Banned Books

Praise for the previous edition: "...recommended as a reference book for high school and public libraries."—VOYA Throughout history, tyrants, totalitarian states, chur...

By Nicholas J. Karolides | © 2006 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Literature Suppressed on Religious Grounds, Revised Edition

Series: Banned Books

Censorship of religious and philosophical speculation is as old as history and as current as today's headlines. Many of the world's major religious texts, including the Bible, the Talmud, the Koran, a...

By Margaret Bald | © 2006 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Literature Suppressed on Sexual Grounds, Revised Edition

Series: Banned Books

When Leo Tolstoy's The Kreutzer Sonata was banned from distribution through the mail (except for first class) in 1890, New York street vendors began selling it from pushcarts carrying large sig...

By Dawn B. Sova | © 2006 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Literature Suppressed on Social Grounds, Revised Edition

Series: Banned Books

Praise for the previous edition "...the entries, which provide a good overview of the topics, are readable and thought-provoking."—VOYA Literature Suppressed on Soc...

By Dawn B. Sova | © 2006 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Mark Twain, Updated Edition

Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Views

In a single, eye-opening volume, Mark Twain, Updated Edition presents complex critical analyses of this author’s work. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Twain, a novelist, humorist, journalist, an...

By Harold Bloom, Editor | © 2006 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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Medieval and Modern Philosophy

Series: Understanding Philosophy

Medieval and Modern Philosophy covers the philosophical ideas of the medieval age as well as the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Continental Rationalists. Through thoughtful ex...

By Joan A. Price | © 2008 | Grade(s): 9-12, Academic

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