Books with author Michael V Uschan

This title in Lucent's People In The News Series describes the life and career of Pope Francis. The book details the Pope's humble beginnings, how he became a priest and bishop, and eventually Pope of the Catholic Church. It discusses his family and what he is doing to change the image of the Catholic Church.People in the News Lucent's contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known personages garnered public attention.•Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. • Through quotations from the individual profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how other regard them. • Each book in this series includes sidebars, photographs, annotated bibliographies, timelines, and comprehensive indexes.

This series presents the lives of the world's most influential men and women. The series focuses on individuals from all areas of endeavor -- politics, music, art, literature, philosophy, science, sports and religion. With an abundance of quotes from histories, biographies, and autobiographies, the books enliven and document the contributions of prominent people as well as place each individual in a historical context. These useful books will be ideal research tools for all readers.

Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; This new edition in the Hot Topics series offers a clear, comprehensive, and balanced discussion of the issue of teens drinking alcohol. The text talks about the reasons teens drink, the history of drinking age laws, the emergence of hosting laws and puni; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in