Autor: Jacqueline Ching

Teens today can hardly conceive of a world in which women did not have the right to vote and women’s domain truly was the home. Showing the long way that American women have come, this book reviews t …

This hard-hitting volume examines the mass killing of Bosnian Muslims by Serbs in the former Yugoslavia, following the break-up of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. This book lays out the roots of …

This enthralling volume explains the how’s and why’s of outsourcing jobs. Outsourcing has become a commonplace practice thanks to the growth of broadband Internet connections, improved shipping, open …

Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana was founded in 1797 by Fray Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. The people of the mission produced many things, such as candles, soap, and wine. The Chumash and Tongva Indi …

On December 14, 1817, Fray Vicente Francisco de Sarria raised the cross and celebrated the first mass at Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Named after the patron saint of good health, Fray Gil, the founde …

On September 17, 1804, Mission Santa Ines became the 19th mission in California. Although Mission Santa Ines was smaller than the other missions, it was a major producer of goods. The friars taught t …

In this book, we’ll look closely at dozens of careers within the broad field of green travel and tourism. Students will learn about many concepts that are relatively new, such as "carbon offsets …

Known and revered equally for its wild beauty and socially conservative Mormon culture, Utah is a western state like no other. Though marked by great violence at its founding, Utah has a less freewhe …

Give students something to think about when they’re next using their computers. This book richly explores the dangers of cyberterrorism. At no time in history has information been so accessible to th …

In a world gone high-tech, it may seem a hard sell to convince young readers to unplug their devices and step out into the great outdoors. But this tip-packed, colorful guide to camping will do just …

The Bosnian War involved ferocious killing among a trio of the region’s major ethnic groups: Serbs, Croats, and Muslims. By the war’s end, as many as 26, 000 Muslim civilians had been systematically …