Books published by publisher Chelsea House Publications (2006-04-01)

As one of car racing's most famous families, the Allisons achieved great success and experienced devastating personal tragedies. This biography explores this legendary NASCAR dynasty.

Focuses on two ideal periods set in about 3500 BC (Sumer) and 1000 to 500 BC (Assyria and Babylonia). This book examines several aspects of daily life across various strata of society, from the kings and priests to the slaves; from food to religious beliefs. It is useful for students who want to learn more about life in ancient Mesopotamia.

Designed to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a way of learning about the history of America. Each book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. They include 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index.

Sheds light on the period in history when the first civilizations arose. Using maps, charts, documents, and works of art to enhance the text and reconstruct life at all levels of society at the time, this book examines the people, culture, and geography of the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the cradle of civilization.

The ancient Greeks built a dynamic civilization that is the foundation on which many of Western society's subsequent achievements rest. This edition provides a range of information on topics ranging from the military and political events that shaped the Greek world to the effect the Greeks had on the lands they occupied.

Discusses the issue of global warming and what we can do to prevent its rise. This book addresses how people must use energy more efficiently, develop alternative energy sources, and lower emissions technologies.

James Joyce is one of the most revered and influential writers of the 20th century. This Irishman transformed novelistic conventions through experimentation in language and narrative structure. This work discusses major works such as Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and the stories that make up his collection Dubliners.

In Shakespeare's powerful drama of destiny and revenge, Hamlet, the troubled prince of Denmark, must overcome his own self-doubt and avenge the murder of his father. This study guides to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays. It contains a selection of contemporary criticism of Hamlet.

The removal of Black Hawk and his band of Sauk and Fox indians essentially opened much of what was then the Northwest Territory of the United States to white settlement. This work reveals how the Black Hawk war culminated in a final battle at Bad Axe River in Wisconsin that was so brutal that many local tribes fled to the West.

- A complex critical portrait of one of the most influential writers in the world- Bibliographic information that directs readers to additional resources for further study- A useful chronology of the writer's life- An introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

Although Barry Sanders earned all-state honours in high school football, many college recruiters overlooked him because of his height. Undeterred, Sanders used his size to his advantage for the rest of his career. He set several college football records and earned the Heisman Trophy as 1988's most outstanding player.

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, difficulty with communication, repetitive behaviors, and narrow, obsessive interests. This book examines the nature of the disorder, its symptoms, the various types, related disorders, and treatments that may help those affected.