Economics: Concepts and Choices (Economics: Concepts and Choices)
Folklore and Legends of the Universe (Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe)
by Isaac Asimov, Francis Reddy, and Greg Walz-Chojnacki
Presents beliefs of ancient peoples about the universe.
Ancient Inca Geography (Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations)
by Theresa Morlock
Medieval Life (Eyewitness Books (Knopf Hardcover)) (DK Eyewitness Books)
by Andrew Langley
Understanding Government and Democracy (Citizenship/social science/RE)
by Mike Kirby
Smithsonian Little Explorer: Little Historian American Symbols (Smithsonian Little Explorer: Little Historian American Symbols)
by Jessica Gunderson and Tamra B Orr
Theory of the Leisure Class (Modern Library) (Cosimo Classics Economics)
by Thorstein Veblen
In The Theory of the Leisure Class, his first and best-known work, Thorstein Veblen challenges some of society's most cherished standards of behavior and, with devastating wit and satire, exposes the hollowness of many of our canons of taste, education, dress, and culture.Veblen uses the leisure class as his example because it is this class that sets the standards followed by every level of society. The sign of membership in the leisure class is exemption from industrial toil and the mark of suc...
The newest book in the best-selling, award-winning A Child's Introduction series explores the popular and captivating world of Norse mythology. Organized into two parts, part one introduces characters like Odin, the leader of the Norse gods; Thor and his mighty hammer Mjollner; Frigg, weaver of the destinies of humans and gods; frost and fire giants; cunning dwarves like Brokk and Eitri; and many more. Part two tells the stories of the suspenseful myths themselves including The Creation of the C...
Italia Allo Specchio Il DNA degli Italiani Anno 2019 Terza Parte Parte Quinta Cartaceo (L'Italia del Trucco, l'Italia Che Siamo, #171)
by Antonio Giangrande
Dating back to the colonial period, immigration is now one of the most important - and divisive - issues facing citizens of the United States today as they enter the 21st century. A dramatic rise in illegal immigration, the demise of the cold war, a rapidly aging population, and the emergence of an international war on terror have combined during the past 15 years to create an untested environment in which immigration policy must be developed. Despite the failure of the anti-immigrant lobby to s...
So What is Justice Anyway? (Student's Guide to American Civics)
by Chelsea Luthringer
Discusses the concept of justice, its role in daily life, differing views of justice, how governments achieve justice, and individuals and organizations that have worked for justice.
The Importance of (Importance of)
by Corinne J Naden, Karen D. Povey, E Barter James, and Mona Hill
Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! (Set) (Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone!)
How did the Greeks worship? The ancient Greeks lived in many separate city states. Each was run in different ways. Sometimes, the city states fought each other. But they shared the same religion and language. Religion was important to all ancient Greeks. They believed in many different gods and goddesses, who could affect life on earth. The gods and goddesses had to be worshipped to keep them happy. As part of this worship, the ancient Greeks built beautiful temples as homes for the gods.
The "Art and Civilization of Prehistory" reproduces stunning works of art, artifacts, and artwork reconstructions to explain human prehistory, from our origins in Africa to the birth of cities and writing.
Government and Politics in Colonial America (Primary Sources of Everyday Life in Colonial America)
by Charlie Samuel
An overview of the history and daily lives of Italian people who immigrated to the United States.