In the 1860s, as America waged civil war, several thousand African Americans sought greater freedom by emigrating to the fledgling nation of Liberia. While some argued that the new black republic represented disposal rather than emancipation, a few intrepid men set out to explore their African home.[...]

Where will the water come from to sustain the great desert cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix? In a provocative exploration of the past, present, and future of water in the West, James Lawrence Powell begins at Lake Powell, the vast reservoir that has become an emblem of this story. At pr[...]

Details virtually everything the judoka needs to know -- from the art's throws, chokes and grappling techniques to the mental preparation it takes to be a champion. Originally published in 1979, this seminal work is still considered one of the best and most comprehensive books written on the subject[...]

James Burnham's 1964 classic, Suicide of the West, remains a startling account on the nature of the modern era. It offers a profound, in depth analysis of what is happening in the world today by putting into focus the intangible, often vague doctrine of American liberalism. It parallels the loosely [...]

Written by Gary Kinsel, University of Texas, Arlington, the solutions manual contains worked-out solutions for all the starred problems in the text. For added value and convenience, the Student Solutions Manual can be packaged with the text. Contact your local sales representative for more informati[...]

Including New York Times best-sellers Star Wars Visual Dictionary, Star Wars Episode I Visual Dictionary, Star Wars Attack of the Clones Visual Dictionary, and Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Visual Dictionary, a definitive photographic guide to the entire Star Wars saga also features all-new material[...]

A comprehensive update to this preeminent and accessible text, this fifth edition of a bestseller was developed as a response to man's attempts to climb unaided to higher altitudes and to spend more time in these conditions for both work and recreation. It describes the ever-expanding challenges tha[...]