Describes the geography, history, government, economy, nature, people, and culture of South Korea.

An introduction to the United States that provides information on the country's geography, people, culture, history, government, economy, and climate.

"Homecoming" takes us back to Ford County, the fictional setting of many of John Grisham's unforgettable stories. Jake Brigance is back, but he's not in the courtroom. He's called upon to help an old friend, Mack Stafford, a former lawyer in Clanton, who three years earlier became a local legend when he stole money from his clients, divorced his wife, filed for bankruptcy, and left his family in the middle of the night, never to be heard from again--until...

The civilization of ancient Greece centered around the Aegean Sea, the area that today includes Greece and the western part of Turkey. The region has long beckoned to archeologists, who have uncovered traces of the past on land and, most recently, under the sea. From Pompeii to Troy to Athens, scientists have worked to uncover the secrets of Greece's past. Ancient treasures were unearthed during the building of Athens? subway system, begun in 1992....

A discussion of Ireland, its history, and its unique place in the world.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Scarlet Letter, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Considers the plausibility of alien life and what creatures living on extrasolar planets might be like, drawing on scientific sources to depict alien creatures who have adapted to the unique characteristics of their respective environments.

A child friendly guide to the essentials of photography.

Describes the work of archaeologists who have uncovered the artifacts of ancient Aztecs of Mexico.

A look at the geography, economy, people, and culture of the state of Texas.