Books in Headliners series

The award-winning reporter explains the issues and the underlying factors behind the recent baseball strike that resulted in making 1994 the first year since 1904 that did not have a World Series.

Illustrations, maps, and graphs enhance this informative guide about the history of Yugoslavia, its Serbian past and its present day conflict with a look at the internal cultural strife, the recent U.S. bombings, and more.

Recounts the background of ethnic conflict in Yugoslavia, traces the events of the civil war in Bosnia, and describes the Dayton accords that offer the possiblity of peace and the arrival of American peacekeepers

Analyzes some of the difficult issues raised by an increase in street crime, different philosophies on gun control, and police brutality on America's streets.

Describes the August 1991 coup attempt that resulted in the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union

Timely information follows the chain of events that occurs when the violence and political unrest in Haiti prompt President Clinton to deploy U.S. troops to restore President Aristide to the leadership position of the troubled Caribbean nation.

Examines historic and contemporary legal decisions regarding abortion, on both the state and federal levels

Provides an in-depth examination of the varied causes, events, and results of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, reviewing the background of urban unrest in America and summarizing the continuing debate over possible solutions to the problem.

Since college, Mark Sanchez has been a symbol and role model for Mexican-Americans of every age, but especially for young people. Readers will find out about his early life, education, and his rise to starting quarterback in the NFL. This is an engaging look at a young quarterback on the rise.

Few rappers have achieved Snoop Doggs level of fame. Besides his prolific rap career, Snoop has appeared in movies, TV shows, and commercials. His signature way of speaking has been mimicked for years. Guided by eye-catching photographs, readers will learn how Calvin Broadus Jr. became a hip-hop king.

Discusses the issues, primaries, candidates, personalities, and outcome of the 1992 presidential election, in a format that explains the process and the problems of presidential campaigns

An account of the September 11 attacks in the United States, with a discussion of the war on terrorism, anthrax attacks, and new security measures put into place since that day.