Books published by publisher Lucent

Follows the progress of the Civil War, from its beginnings that were fueled by differences in opinion about slavery, to the aftermath and lasting effects of the abolition of slavery.

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Presents the life of the saint who heard voices that she believed were from God instructing her to save France from the English.

Discusses the music of indigenous people that is played or sung around the world, how these different sounds and themes have influenced one another, and the popularity of this type of music around the world.

Recounts the rise and fall of the Scandinavian seafarers known as the Vikings, and describes their raids, settlements, society, and religion.

Describes the history of astrology, studies that have challenged astrologic predictions, and the influence of well-known astrologers, including Jean Dixon, Evangeline Adams, and Arch Crawford.

Introduces gospel music, from its origins in spiritual songs sung by slaves in the United States to the influence of blues and jazz on the style in the 1920s and 1930s and its growth in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s.

Discusses the weapons used by Native Americans and their different means of warfare.

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.

Book by Zurlo, Tony

An enlightening volume discusses the weapons of Revolutionary War soldiers and different means of warfare--including battle tactics, naval warfare, and espionage--used during that conflict.

Discusses the history of man's knowledge of the heart, early heart surgery, and the results, possible complications, costs, and future of heart transplants.