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The only comparative analysis available of the great navies of World War I, this work studies the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, the German Kaiserliche Marine, the United States Navy, the French M …

First Published in 2009. This book brings together the work of George Catlin’s illustrations and observations of the American Indian tribes, lands, people and way of living, and peoples, initially ex …

First Published in 2009. This book brings together the work of George Catlin’s illustrations and observations of the American Indian tribes, lands, people and way of living, and peoples, initially ex …

A 64-year-old woman has been referred to the on-call general surgical team by her GP. She has been complaining of pain in the upper part of her abdomen and generalized itching. Her daughter has also …

From soap operas to sitcoms, Mexican-American actress Eva Longoria is a familiar face on television. Far more than just a superstar, Eva is committed to raising awareness about issues facing the Amer …

After the Spanish-American War brought Puerto Rico under the control of the United States, the island transformed from an agricultural colony to a densely populated American commonwealth. Explore the …

This fascinating volume explores everyday life for slaves in America. Readers will learn about the various duties that slaves were responsible for conducting, their relationships with their masters, …

Born to wealthy and accomplished Chinese immigrants, Vera Wang was given nearly every opportunity in life. But when the budding skater failed to realize her dream of making the US Olympic team, she t …

Toussaint L’Ouverture was an eighteenth-century military hero who led the Haitian Revolution, one of the greatest and most successful slave uprisings in the world. L’Ouverture believed strongly in bo …

Professional baseball is full of arcane team names. The Los Angeles Dodgers, for instance, owe their nickname to the trolley tracks that honeycombed Brooklyn in the early 1880s. (Residents were &quot …

Depression is an unfortunately common mental health issue that many people don’t know how to address. In this straightforward, practical guide, readers will learn how they can identify and help a fri …

Depression is an unfortunately common mental health issue that many people don’t know how to address. In this straightforward, practical guide, readers will learn how they can identify and help a fri …

Lewis Wickes Hines documentary photography helped promote the cause of the National Child Labor Committee, which published there declaration in 1913. This text is a collection of photographs showing …

Lewis Wickes Hines documentary photography helped promote the cause of the National Child Labor Committee, which published there declaration in 1913. This text is a collection of photographs showing …

This book discusses the controversy over legal gambling, presenting views from people who envision massive debt, self-destruction, and addiction to those who think gambling inspires thoughts of prosp …

In 2015, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that more than 1 million American youths between the ages of 12 and 17 had a dependence on illicit drugs or alcohol. It is a part of their li …

Explores the migration of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans into the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, their struggles against discrimination, and the changes that took place in the country …

Provides comprehensive information on the history of the Spanish coming to the United States, focusing on the decades of the 1970s and 1980s. …

The very first New World pope hails from Argentina and is bringing the people’s plight into the public eye. Vocalizing his views on many social issues, Pope Francis is a new pope for a new generation …

Through court documents, supporting details, and narrative language, students will discover how Sengbe Pieh, also known as Joseph Cinque, staged a mutiny on a slave ship that not only gave him and hi …

In 1804, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr fought the most famous duel in American history. Both men had served with great courage during the American Revolution. Afterward, each had become an import …

Singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality Christina Aguilera has been in the public eye since the 1990s. Her big voice is recognizable to many, but what fans may not know is that she is …

This book tells the story of how workers in America came to be financially protected by government funds in the event of retirement or disability and the conflicts that have arisen in the years since …

Guidance counselors note that there are plenty of books for young mothers but very few resources for teen fathers. This book fills that gap, talking directly to teen boys who are facing the prospect …

GLBT teens face some dramatic challenges in their community and at school. Supportive social networks are crucial for long-term health and development. This book offers strategies for coming out to o …

The Harlem Renaissance was like a magnificent fireworks display; it was colorful, brilliant, and in a few moments, it was over. This was the first time African Americans had led a cultural movement a …

Prohibition was a grassroots movement that changed America. Through an engaging recounting of historical events accompanied by eye-catching imagery, students will get to know some of Prohibition’s dy …

Discusses the drama that led to the Sherman Antitrust Act being passed and the effect this piece of legislation has had in the development of the United States. …

On Seas Contested is an in-depth analysis of the Second World War’s seven major navies. A team of expert naval historians have contributed chapters outlining the navies of the United States, the Unit …

Drug abuse and addiction in the United States has reached the level of an epidemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports. More than one million incarcerated people suffer from opi …