A fascinating story of how Korea evolved over two millennia to become the economic and cultural powerhouse it is today. Everlasting Flower represents a step forward in the historiography of modern Korea. . . . While it gives a good deal of attention to earlier periods, it establishes their relationship to the emergence of modern Korea in a clear and understandable way. The author has managed to maintain a consistent level of depth and detail from beginning to end, giving the text a most valuable perspective. It succeeds as a history text for classroom use, as a general read for the armchair historian, and as a thoughtful review for the specialist.
Acclaimed as one of the finest authors of historical novels today, Judith Tarr has crafted a daring and provocative new interpretation of a crucial turning point in human history. This powerful saga is an intimate account of the lives of men and women in the ancient Egyptian empire.
Great care and pride have been taken at each stage of development for Georgia and the American Experience. The textbook is written in a narrative style, richly illustrated, and meets ALL state's standards. All books in the My State History series are arranged in chapters and sections with core skills emphasized in every chapter. Readers will find the textbook is filled with images that create interest and teach. Exercises and activities included in the book are designed to further engage students.
Reading age for native speakers: Middle School students
Great care and pride have been taken throughout each stage of development for Louisiana: The History of an American State. The textbook is written in an interesting narrative style, richly illustrated, and meets ALL of the state’s standards. It has been updated to include history through hurricanes Rita and Katrina.
Reading age for native speakers: Middle School students
She Bop II: The Definitive History of Women in Rock, Pop and Soul
Popular music grew out of ragtime, vaudeville and the blues to become global mass entertainment. Women like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith were the original pop divas, yet eighty years after they blazed a trail, have their successors achieved the recognition and affirmation they deserve? Or has the only was to success been to slot into saleable images of the cute baby or sexy chanteuse? Lucy O'Brien has written the ultimate hands-on history of women in rock, pop, and soul. Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Dusty Springfield, Patti Smith, Madonna, Joni Mitchell, whitney Houston, Courtney Love, Alanis Morissette,
