Books published by publisher Lucent Books Inc

This popular Lucent Books series has been updated to make music of all genres even more accessible, popular and culturally relevant in the 21st century; the set focuses on the history, music, musicians, and instruments behind specific musical styles.; This book covers the history of the music of Latin America. Individual chapters focus on the sounds of the Caribbean, Brazil, South America, and Mexico.; This new edition of the popular Lucent Books series has been updated to make music of all genres even more accessible, popular and culturally relevant in the 21st century. The set focuses on the history, music, musicians, and instruments behind specific musical styles -- from blues to indie rock to rap and more. It also addresses music videos, the advent of digital music stores and new portable digital delivery systems. Each title provides a historical overview of the development of a specific music genre; explores the roots and influences of the genre and the key components that are definitive of the style; discusses the pioneers of the music; and considers the changes the genre has undergone from its inception to its present status on the world scene. Informative sidebars, a glossary of music terms, a selective discography, an annotated bibliography, and a subject index provide readers with additional tools for discussion and research.

This contemporary biography series profiles the lives 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 people garner 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.

Books in the World History series examine the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies.; This title in Lucent's World History series provides an overview of the era named for the reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1901, a time of vast social, political, and technological change. Chapters cover the background to the Victorian age, developments in technology and industrialization, the negative effects of industrialization and the reform movements that came out of it; daily life and how that changed for the British during Victoria's reign, and imperialism and the building of the British Empire. A timeline of events, a list of sources for further research, sidebars, and color illustrations are also included.; Vivid writing, full-color photographs and extensive use of fully cited primary and secondary source quotations provide a sense of immediacy. Sidebars, visual time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies, which appear in every volume, offer a wealth of additional information as well as provide launching points for further discussion and study.

This contemporary biography series profiles the lives 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 people garner public attention.; This book is a biography of athlete Shaun White. To sports fans the world over, the name Shaun White is synonymous with snowboarding. The two-time Olympic gold medalist is the most successful snowboarder in the history of the sport, earning more than $10 million a year in competition prizes and endorsement deals. Also a top professional skateboarder, his competition record is a series of “firsts”—he was the first to compete in both the summer and winter X Games; he is the only athlete to win both the summer and winter Dew Cup; and he is the first person to successfully land a host of extremely complex snowboarding and skateboarding tricks, including two of his own invention—the double McTwist 1260 and the Armadillo. As snowboarding’s most vocal—and most recognizable—advocate, his dynamic performances have brought the sport into the mainstream of popular culture.; 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 new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that created them.; This new volume in Lucent’s Mythology and Culture Worldwide series looks at the mythology of the Norse culture, and explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its treasured stories. Tales covered include creation stories, and myths of the gods, frost giants, and heroes. This volume has a map of Scandinavia, a genealogy grid with some of the major gods and prominent characters such as Loki and his offspring, a table of key characters with name pronunciations and brief descriptions, a glossary, sidebars, fact boxes, a bibliography of sources for further study, and a subject index.; This new series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. These books will explain how mythology reflects the culture that created it. Each volume focuses on one cultural or national mythology. Major myths, characters, gods and goddesses, and themes of the mythology are presented with a particular emphasis on tying these stories back to important aspects of the culture that produced it. Descriptions include, as appropriate, geography, history, natural resources, technological state, social organization, religious beliefs, and values. These books also detail how the culture interacted with their gods and goddesses, and how the myths were communicated. Each volume contains numerous sidebars and fact boxes, a family tree or diagram that shows relationships of major entities, a pronunciation guide, a glossary, an annotated bibliography and comprehensive index.

This contemporary biography series profiles the lives 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 people garner 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.

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.; ; 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 this series.

This series demonstrates how certain technologies have evolved, transforming life at home, work and school; each volume focuses on a particular invention or device, enabling readers to learn about the device’s development, how it works, and its impact.; In this exciting new title for the Tech 360 series, author Jenny MacKay takes readers on a wild ride through the history, design fundamentals, and scientific principles behind roller coasters. Readers will learn how gravity and physical forces create the fastest amusement park attractions and how steel and wooden roller coasters are designed and constructed. The final chapter, focused on the roller coasters of the future, describes the recent use of electromagnets and CAD technology.; Full-color photographs, intriguing illustrations, visual timelines, and fascinating sidebars and fact boxes complement the text and hold reader interest, while ancillary materials such as bibliographies and a subject index help users target their research.

Books in the World History series examine the eras, events, civilizations, and movements that have shaped human history, providing readers with insight into the past and its many legacies.; This title in Lucent’s World History series traces the development of the nursing from unorganized volunteers to the highly skilled profession it has become. The title addresses the involvement of nurses in many of the wars as well as the challenges that the profession is currently facing.; Vivid writing, full-color photographs and extensive use of fully cited primary and secondary source quotations provide a sense of immediacy. Sidebars, visual time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies, which appear in every volume, offer a wealth of additional information as well as provide launching points for further discussion and study.