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A Brief History of Peru
Christine Hunefeldt
Hardcover (Facts on File, Sept. 1, 2010)In the seven years since the first edition was published, Peru has undergone significant changes that have had national and international consequences. A Brief History of Peru, Second Edition maintains the insightful narrative of the first edition and includes a history of the country from its ancient peoples and the Inca Empire through the most recent political, social, and economic developments. This revised edition expands on the second half of Alejandro Toledo's presidency, including his handling of domestic terrorism from the guerrilla organization Shining Path; the unveiling of a plan to construct a road that would connect Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru by roughly 2020; and the creation of a National Commission of Culture planned to bring a group of intellectuals and artists together to elaborate a governmental plan for cultural policies.
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Hispanic-American Scientists
Walter G. Oleksy
Hardcover (Facts on File, Nov. 1, 1998)Profiles ten Hispanic American scientists, including Luis Alvarez, Henry Diaz, and Ellen Ochoa
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The Civil War Almanac
John S. Bowman
Hardcover (Facts on File, April 1, 1983)A day-by-day history of the Civil War is accompanied by short biographies of the major figures in the conflict
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The Age of Discovery
Hazel Mary Martell
Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 1993)Explores the history of the world from 1500 to 1650, an active period which included the Renaissance in Europe, European explorations among the ancient empires of Africa and South America, and the decline of the Mogul Empire in India.
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A Brief History of Israel
Bernard Reich
eBook (Facts on File, June 1, 2008)The second edition of this history that explores Israel's history with an emphasis on the period since its independence in 1948 features a new preface, revised introduction, revised glossary of political parties, a new final chapter, and updated appendixes. Simultaneous.
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America in the 1920s
Michael J O'Neal
Hardcover (Facts on File, Aug. 1, 2005)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.
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Unsung Heroes of World War II: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers
Deanne Durrett
Hardcover (Facts on File, June 1, 1998)Describes the role of a select group of Navajo Marines who developed a code based on their own native language that provided a means for secure communications among American forces in the Pacific during World War II.
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African-American Social Leaders and Activists
Jack Rummel, G S Prentzas
Hardcover (Facts on File, Jan. 1, 2011)No further information has been provided for this title.
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Gun Control
Harry Henderson
eBook (Facts on File, Feb. 1, 2005)Provides an overview of gun control issues and includes such research aids as an annotated bibliography, relevant laws and court cases, and a list of organizations and agencies.
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Drugs, Poisons and Chemistry
Suzanne Bell
eBook (Facts on File, Nov. 1, 2008)Forensic chemists and toxicologists work with drugs and poisons, but they each start with different evidence, and often work in labs associated with a medical examiner's office or a hospital. This book touches on all aspects of forensic chemsitry.
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Marching Toward Freedom: Blacks in the Civil War 1861-1865
James M. McPherson
Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 1991)Using a wide variety of primary sources, examines the Afro-Americans' role in the contribution to the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War, the resulting change in their position as citizens.
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Chemistry of the Environment
David E. Newton
eBook (Facts on File, Sept. 1, 2007)A guide to the role of chemistry in our environment. It provides a general introduction to the role of chemistry in environmental issues, including air and water pollution, solid wastes, and the field of green chemistry.