Charles River Editors: 3975 books

*Includes historic artwork depicting each of the Seven Wonders and pictures of some of the ruins.*Discusses the history and mysteries surrounding each of the Seven Wonders.*Includes ancient accounts describing the Seven Wonders.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading about each of the Seven Wonders.*Includes...

*Includes historic artwork depicting scenes from The Odyssey.*Explains The Odyssey's major themes, characters, and plot.*Includes a Table of Contents. “Tell me, Muse, of the man of many wiles.” The Odyssey, Book I, Line 1 Perhaps the most famous epic poems ever written, The Iliad and the Odyssey...

*Covers the history of Iraq from its time as part of the Ottoman Empire to today.*Explains the political, religious, ethnic, and cultural differences within Iraqi society.*Includes a Table of ContentsFor much of the past 30 years, Iraq has been one of the worlds greatest hotspots. The 1980s saw Baathist...

Thucydides, an Athenian, wrote the history of the war between the Peloponnesians and the Athenians, beginning at the moment that it broke out, and believing that it would be a great war and more worthy of relation than any that had preceded it. This belief was not without its grounds...Indeed this was...

*Authored By Astronomy Magazine's Bill Andrews*Includes Over 20 ImagesScience has always been a daunting topic, but one field has never failed to fascinate people. From the moment life on Earth began, it has slept beneath the gaze of hundreds of little balls of light in the night sky, and a Moon that...

In 2012, the blockbuster movie The Hunger Games came out, ushering in what many believe will be the next big trilogy of movies for young adults who have made Harry Potter and Twilight pop culture phenomena. Grossing about 250 million in its first 10 days, The Hunger Games was the highest grossing movie...

*Includes over 25 pictures*Includes a Table of Contents*Includes directions for certain parts of some of Thailand's cities. Imagine a place where you can see Buddhist temples, ride elephants, and observe monks during the day, then visit markets, Western style bars, or take cooking classes at your hotel...

*Chronologically covers the history of the era in which the Dead Sea Scrolls were written. *Discusses some of the mysteries and theories surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls and who wrote them.*Explains some of the texts found among the Dead Sea Scrolls.*Includes pictures.*Includes a Bibliography for further...

*Includes over 25 pictures of important people, places, and events, including generals, maps, and each of the 5 landing beaches.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.The invasion of Europe was planned by a small group of driving, determined, devoted and occasionally...

*Includes pictures of the planes used, as well as important people, places, and events during the Battle of Britain.*Discusses the run-up to the campaign and the logistics on both sides.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. The gratitude of every home in our island,...

Imagine a place where the red carpets roll out not for Angelinas or Brads, but for Sharukhs, Ishas, or one of the many stars of Bollywood. Imagine a place where extreme poverty coexists with swank clubs, high-class restaurants, and a hotel designed in the spirit of the Taj Mahal. Imagine a place where...

*A comprehensive primer about the Civil Rights Movement that also serves as a useful quick reference with a Table of Contents*Includes pictures of the Civil Rights Movement's most important people, places, and events.*Explains the history of the Civil Rights Movement from colonial times to today*Covers...

*Explains how Athens and Sparta mastered warfare on land and sea, including the use of hoplites and triremes. *Discusses the lives and legacies of famous Athenians and Spartans, including Leonidas, Lycurgus, Plato, Pericles, and more. *Includes Pericles' Funeral Oration from the Peloponnesian War. *Explains...

*Includes a short biography of Shakespeare*Explains the historical sources that inspired the story of Romeo & Juliet*Summarizes every scene of Romeo & Juliet and analyzes them.*Discusses the characters, plot, and major themes of Romeo & JulietIf I profane with my unworthiest handThis holy shrine, the...