Books in Understanding Money series

The Understanding Art series provides the student or non-specialized reader with a basic introduction to a period or movement by presenting a wide-ranging selection of artists and their works, illustrated by full-color reproductions and discussed in relation to each other and the period or movement they represent. Comprehensive in scope and inviting in design, these books are as appealing for browsing as they are for research. Supplements school curriculum in art.

Though peopled with diverse groups and subject to the influence of various invading bodies, India has developed a robust heritage uniquely its own. The birthplace of several world religions, India is a dynamic center of coexistence of people with numerous spiritual, linguistic, and regional traditions who have enriched the foundations of Indian society. This detailed series explores all aspects of this vibrant subcontinent. With accounts of India’s most ancient civilizations and the individuals and ideas that have shaped the country since then, readers are introduced to a place that is constantly evolving and accommodating new ways of thinking. The images included with the text allow readers to experience India’s multi-layered history and witness the rise from its fabled empires to its colonial past to its current place as a formidable player on the world stage. • Vivid photographs depict significant historical and cultural events • Detailed maps show the spread of Indian civilization over time • Topical relevance

While AIDS continues to destroy lives and devastate families around the world, many people still don't see how their own lives are connected to the epidemic. Some believe, wrongly, AIDS only affects certain groups of people. Others feel as though they can't help combat the AIDS epidemic as a single individual. Still others simply don't understand the disease and how it can have very real effects on their lives. In this book, you'll learn more about the deadly AIDS epidemic, including what you can do to prevent the spread of AIDS and how you can keep yourself safe from the disease. As you read, you will discover the true impact AIDS has on your own life.

Throughout the world, millions of lives have been changed forever by the AIDS crisis. Since the first cases in the 1980s, scientists have been working to understand the deadly disease and combat its spread. In this book, you'll learn about the science behind the AIDS epidemic, from identification and treatment, to prevention and medical research. You'll read about the initial discovery of the first HIV/AIDS cases in 1981 as well as modern efforts to find better treatments and educate people about how AIDS spreads. Explore the stories of scientists working toward a vaccine, and find out what today's fight against AIDS looks like from a scientific perspective.