This two-volume set of book-length comics tells the story of the narrator, Artie, and his father Vladek, a Holocaust survivor. "Maus" is thus an important example of both Holocaust literature and of the graphic novel. The two volumes of "Maus" are subtitled "My Father Bleeds History" and "And Here My Troubles Began"; they should be read together to get the biggest impact.Artie is a comic book artist who is trying to create art that is meaningful, not just commercial.
The Demise of the Dollar...: And Why It's Even Better for Your Investments
As the dollar continues to weaken throughout the world, it has become clear that the impact is going to be significant as well as far reaching. This book explores the number of reasons for the dollar's current state, including the prior structural flaws of the dollar, the growing trade deficit, the Euro and other international factors.
Looks at meteorology through the ages - from our earliest prediction devices to state-of-the-art, satellite-predicted forecasts. This title also covers the importance of water and air circulation cycles, and discusses the impact of the irrepressible forces of nature.
Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures
The impact of illness on individual lives and society at large was once considered too vast to gauge. More recently, quantitative measures of quality of life, life expectancy, and the financial costs of illness and treatment are showing not only how this impact can be calculated but also how the results can be used to further research and improve public health.
Exploring current approaches to addressing boys education in schools, this book highlights the limitations of structural reform initiatives and the failure to address the impact of socioeconomic status, race, sexuality, disability and hegemonic masculinity on both boys and girls participation in schooling.
