Books with author Dan Harmon

This fact-filled and timely biography emphasizes the pivotal role of Musharraf in Pakistans place on the world stage. In the face of insecurities and threats (having survived several assassination attempts), Musharraf is hopeful for Pakistan and believes progress has been made toward peace and prosperity. Substantive and insightful, this book offers a revealing glimpse into the life and times of a contemporary and controversial world leader. Students learn of the connections between historical events and larger social, economic, and political trends and developments, and to comprehend their implications and impact.

Readers explore Minnesota's rich history, including the lifestyles of the Dakota and other native peoples, the nineteenth-century influx of Scandinavian immigrants, and the emergence of the state's major cities today. Readers learn about the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 and the colorful history of the Mississippi. The organization of the state's government and the agricultural and economic products of the state are engagingly presented. Some of Minnesota's memorable people of the past and present are described, such as Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, Jean Paul Getty, John Madden, and Jesse Ventura.