The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara is a 2003 American documentary film about the life and times of former United States Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara directed by Errol Morris. The film includes an original score by Philip Glass. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary Feature.
The film consists of interviews with McNamara, detailing his life between 1961 and 1968 and the difficult career decisions he made during this period. The title refers to the uncertainty that descends over a battlefield once fighting begins.
The Farthest Shore is the third book in the renowned Earthsea trilogy. The young prince, Arren, brings harsh news. There is no longer true magic in Enlad; the mages have forgotten their spells so the springs of wizardry are running dry. Accompanied by Arren, Ged sets out to meet unknown dangers, to confront his own past, and to test the ancient prophecies, taking with him on his journey all the hopes of Earthsea, moving into doom or into a new age.
Britannica Illustrated Science Libraryalt An engaging 16-volume set that explains key scientific topics. The Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for grades 5-9, each volume provides an overview on the subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics, turning complex subjects into visual information that students can quickly grasp. 2009 Teachers' Choice Award Winner!
Publisher's Summary: The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of 30 million souls, to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet.
