The president of the United States is a highly visible public figure, a bearer of immense responsibility, and the subject of intense scrutiny. He is accountable for war, economic depression, domestic strife, national security, partisan politics, and overseas conflict. Presidents, Second Edition closely examines the hopes and disappointments, the victories and defeats, and the integrity and perfidy of the men who have held this office.
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Evolutionary science is not only one of the greatest breakthroughs of modern science, but also an area that draws a great deal of interest on the part of students and the reading public. Perhaps more than any other scientific area, evolutionary science has caused us all to question what we are, where we came from, and how we relate to the rest of the universe.
From the editors of the Encyclopedia Britannica comes the thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Britannica's most popular publication worldwide. Comprehensive and engaging, the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia contains 28,000 articles, accompanied by colorful photographs, diagrams, maps, and flags.
Added by: lucius5 | Karma: 1660.85 | Non-Fiction, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias | 30 November 2009
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Films such as "Gladiator", "Braveheart", and "Attila the Hun" and books on people such as the Vikings and Celts are drawing attention to the ancient people of Europe. With the end of the Cold War, there is also renewed interest in the people formerly behind the Iron Curtain, such as the Kosovars or Estonians. Other people, like the Basques and Walloons, continue to be in the media, although the historical context for the present conflict is often not well understood.
The Children's Dictionary is a beautifully-illustrated photographic picture dictionary for use alongside any children’s course. The Children's Dictionary combines clear, vibrant photoghaphs with graded puzzle-type activities to bring a new dimension to vocabulary resources. The topic-based approach provides a meaningful context to reinforce memorization. ENGLISH ONLY
