Charles River Editors: 3975 books

We have men and we have rocks in plenty, but we have nothing else. - Dost Mohammad Khan to John LawrenceIn the 21st century, as NATOs operation against the Taliban and al-Qaeda has dragged on for over a decade, the old maxim that Afghanistan is the graveyard of empires has been revived. Indeed, the rugged,...

*Includes pictures of Mayan buildings, art, hieroglyphics, numbers, and more. *Includes a Table of ContentsMany ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the worlds civilizations, none have intrigued...

*Comprehensively covers 4 key turning points in World War II.*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Includes an original introduction for each decisive moment.*Includes bibliographies for further reading. *Explains what went right and what went wrong for the combatants at Pearl...

*Explains the history behind the creation and establishment of the Magna Carta.*Explains the influence the Magna Carta has had on Western democracy and which rights in the U.S. Constitution are derived from the Magna Carta.*Includes pictures of different copies of the Magna Carta*Includes footnotes that...

Many of us have heard the term chakra before, but few truly understand its meaning or its potential significance. Put simply, the word chakra means "wheel of light" in Sanskrit. But that certainly won't answer the questions you are asking yourself by now. Given the unfamiliarity most people have with...

*Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in each man's life.*Discusses interesting, lesser known facts about each man and answers common myths and misconceptions about them. Was Alexander referenced in the Qur'an? What were Caesar's last words? Was Napoleon really short?*Includes...

A barrel of gunpowder is relatively safe until a match is put to it, and then theres a big bang and an awful mess. Set the barrel in an arsenal with other explosives and flammable materials, and theres no telling how bad that mess will be. In 1914 an Archduke was shot, not a very special murder in and...

*Includes pictures of Mayan buildings, art, hieroglyphics, numbers, and more.*Explains integral parts of the Mayan empire, including their food, calendar, ball game, sacrifice rituals, and religion. *Examines the architecture of Mayan settlements and the structure of their empire. *Discusses the disappearance...

As one of the hottest political topics in the world today, nearly everyone is aware of the ongoing violence in Syria, between forces loyal to the regime of Bashar al-Assad and opposition looking to overthrow the regime. Within that narrative are a number of sensitive issues, including sectarian strife...

*Includes 19 pictures of stars, galaxies, and other phenomena across the Universe.*Includes a Table of Contents. My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all. - Stephen HawkingFrom the dawn of time, man has sought to understand the Universe...

Despite the fact that the Civil War ended over 140 years ago, it remains a polarizing topic for the country to this day. Nowhere is this more evident than in Americans' opinion of Confederate cavalry officer Nathan Bedford Forrest. Forrest is universally regarded as a courageous and capable cavalry...

Johnny Goes to the Zoo is a colorful, rhyming picture book authored by Carrie Bluemound. Each page of rhyming text is accompanied with a beautiful illustration. Your children will love joining Johnny and his mom as they go to the zoo and see peacocks, monkeys, lions, giraffes, dolphins, hippos, and more!

Includes summary and analysis of The Fountainhead's plot, characters, and main themes.Includes a short introduction about the life and political philosophy of Ayn RandIncludes a Table of Contents."The book is the story of Howard Roark's triumph. It has to show what the man is, what he wants and how he...

* Learn everything you need to know about Atlas Shrugged, quickly! * Includes a discussion of the plot, characters, main themes, and political philosophy of Ayn Rand. * Includes a linked Table of Contents. In 2009, with the global economy hemorrhaging jobs, and Western governments pouring hundreds of...