Brendan January

Describes the activities of explorers in North America from 1000 to 1804 including Leif Ericsson, Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, John Cabot, and Lewis and Clark.

Genocide has become the human rights issue of our time. This book focuses on the genocides of the twentieth century, explaining what genocide is and discussing it in light of international law. The approach is thematic, examining causes, implementation, results, justice, and the survivors. It includes discussions of the Armenians, the Holocaust, the Cambodians of the killing fields, Tutsis of Rwanda, the Muslims of Bosnia, and non-Arabs in Darfur,...

Presents an overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Ireland.

Introduces the history, organization, and mission of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Recounts the story of America's fourth president, known as the Father of the Constitution, describing his early life in Virginia and his many years of service in public office.

Traces the life of the Virginia surveyor, soldier, and plantation owner who became the first president of the United States.