A great pictorial record which chronicles important events in African-American history.

Atlas of African American History

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Ciment, James

Social Sciences

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Across the Top of the World : The Quest for the Northwest Passage

Delgado, James P.

Travel

The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition (Facts on File Crime Library)

Newton, Michaël

Facts on File Guide to Good Writing, The

MARTIN H. MANSER

A guided tour of one of the most beloved settings in literary history.No city is as closely connected to literature as Dublin. Whether visiting the famous Long Room of Trinity College Library, St. Patrick's Cathedral, or one of Dublin's many literary pubs, literary travelers have plenty to explore and discover in this compact and energetic city. Bloom's Literary Guide to Dublin provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include:An introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold BloomA detailed literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from the time of the Gaelic-speaking Celts through its turbulent struggle to find a sense of self A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the landmarks featured in Joyce's UlyssesColor illustrations of literary landmarks, historic and contemporary A color map providing a general overview of the city A "Places of Interest" section that lists the city's major literary sights-including museums, bookstores, theaters, and more&#151along with their locations and hours of operation. A list of books to read and Web sites to consult before the trip.Coverage includes:Jonathan Swift and A Modest ProposalOliver Goldsmith and Trinity CollegeEdmund Burke, a national heroMoore's Irish Melodies by Thomas MooreWilliam Butler YeatsThe Irish Literary RevivalJames Joyce's Dubliners and UlyssesFrank O'Connorand much more.

Bloom's Literary Guide to Dublin

Literature & Fiction

British & Irish

A fascinating look at London's footsteps through literary history. When it comes to literary history, few cities are as rich and storied as London. Whether visiting the famed Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, or the notorious Newgate Prison, literary travelers have plenty to see and do in this vibrant city. Bloom's Literary Guide to London provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include:
<ul>
<li>An introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold Bloom </li>
<li>A detailed literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from an important trading center for the Saxon kingdoms to its current position as Europe's largest city </li>
<li>A "London Today" section, discussing the city's layout and its major sights, literary and otherwise </li>
<li>Color illustrations of literary landmarks, historic and contemporary </li>
<li>A color map providing a general overview of the city ·A "Places of Interest" section that lists the city's major literary sights-including museums, bookstores, theaters, and morealong with their locations and hours of operation. </li>
<li>A list of books to read and Web sites to consult before the trip.</li>
</ul>
Coverage includes:<ul>
<li>William Shakespeare and Elizabethan London</li>
<li>Samuel Pepys and the Great Fire of 1666</li>
<li>The influence of Samuel Johnson</li>
<li>Brunswick Square and Jane Austen's Emma
</li>
<li>Westminster Abby and Poet's Corner</li>
<li> The world of Charles Dickens</li>
<li>Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and 221B Baker Street</li>
<li>George Orwell</li>
<li>The Bloomsbury Group</li>
<li>and much more.</li>
</ul>

Bloom's Literary Guide to London (Bloom's Literary Places)

A guided tour of New York's rich literary history.New York City prides itself on being America's literary center. Home to the American book business, New York has always been a favorite of writers and the literati. Travelers with an interest in literature have an ample selection of pubs, homes, hotels, bookstores, and theaters to visit. Bloom's Literary Guide to New York provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include: An introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold BloomA detailed literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from the days of Giovanni da Verrazzano's trip across the Atlantic in 1524 to the early literary responses to 9/11An interview with former New York resident and poet Alfred CornColor illustrations of literary landmarks, historic and contemporary A color map providing a general overview of the city A "Places of Interest" section that lists the city's major literary sights-including museums, bookstores, theaters, and more&#151along with their locations and hours of operation. A list of books to read and Web sites to consult before the trip.Coverage includes:Interview with New York poet Alfred CornWashington Irving's Knickerbocker's History of New YorkHerman Melville's Bartleby the ScrivenerWalt WhitmanHenry James and Washington SquareStephen Crane's Maggie: A Girl of the StreetsF. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great GatsbyThe Harlem RenaissanceDon DeLillo's Underworldand much more.

Bloom's Literary Guide To New York (Bloom's Literary Guides)

Famed for its cafe culture, Paris has long been regarded as a city of love, light, and literature. This guide provides information on Paris, and its role as a popular setting in literature.

Bloom's Guide To Paris (Bloom's Literary Places)

Gerrard, Mike

History & Criticism

An essential reference to Rome and its place in literary history. Few cities can rival the historical importance of Rome, and its literary past is no less inspiring. Rome is often associated with the writers that have visited and been inspired by the Eternal City. Literary travelers to Rome will be sure to visit the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, the Protestant Cemetery, and many other treasures. Bloom's Literary Guide to Rome provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include:
<ul>
<li>An introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold Bloom</li>
<li>A detailed literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from its founding by Romulus and Remus to its function as a setting in many of today's international mystery novels</li>
<li>Color illustrations of literary landmarks, historic and contemporary </li>
<li>A color map providing a general overview of the city </li>
<li>A "Places of Interest" section that lists the city's major literary sightsincluding museums, bookstores, theaters, and morealong with their locations and hours of operation</li>
<li>A list of books to read and Web sites to consult before the trip.</li>
</ul>
Coverage includes:<ul>
<li>Cicero and Ancient Rome</li>
<li>Influences on William Shakespeare</li>
<li>Dante Alighieri and The Divine Comedy
</li>
<li>The Italian Renaissance</li>
<li>Englanders and The Grand Tour</li>
<li>The Romantic poets</li>
<li>Luigi Pirandello</li>
<li>and much more.</li>
</ul>

Bloom's Literary Guide To Rome

Marcovitz, Hal

Foster, Brett

Explores avian influenza to show the science behind how it affects the body, and includes sidebars, further readings, and Web site addresses.

Avian Flu (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Science & Math

Sfakianos, Jeffrey N.

Science for Kids

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