Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Battered women Battered women Gail Stewart,Gail B. Stewart Following a factual introduction, four women of different ages and backgrounds who are now or have recently been battered tell their own stories in their own words. OL15801276W
F. Scott Fitzgerald F. Scott Fitzgerald Gail B. Stewart Discusses the life, work, and significance of the noted American writer who authored such works as "The Great Gatsby" and "This Side of Paradise." OL16582476W
Peer pressure Peer pressure Gail B. Stewart Discusses the psychological aspects of peer pressure and presents situations illustrating how peer pressure can influence a young person's actions. OL16611458W
Drug trafficking Drug trafficking Gail B. Stewart Presents a historical overview of drug trafficking and discusses its economic and legal aspects. OL17012721W
Egypt Egypt Gail B. Stewart Examines the historical events that have shaped Egypt's destiny. OL17047932W
Hitler's Reich Hitler's Reich Gail B. Stewart Traces the rise to power of Adolph Hitler and discusses life in Nazi Germany before, during, and after World War II. OL17817205W
Life of a soldier in Washington's army Life of a soldier in Washington's army Gail B. Stewart Discusses the training, organization, diversity, fighting and survival skills, daily routine, diseases, fears, and morale of the first army of the United States. OL17835856W
Colombia Colombia Gail B. Stewart Examines the increase of violence in Colombia due to drug trafficking. OL17850357W
Texans Texans Gail B. Stewart Traces the turbulent history of the Lone Star State, recounting the struggles of early Texas settlers and their battle for independence. OL17863392W
Life during the Spanish Inquisition Life during the Spanish Inquisition Gail B. Stewart Examines the culture of Spain during the centuries of the Inquisition by focusing on personal aspects of daily life at the time. OL17865115W
The palomino horse The palomino horse Gail B. Stewart,William Muñoz Discusses the history, physical characteristics, and uses of the horses known for their unique gold coloration and white mane and tail. OL17867655W
The American Revolution The American Revolution Gail B. Stewart Profiles people involved in the Revolutionary War as soldiers, politicians, or in other capacities, including King George II, Benedict Arnold, and Mary Hays McCauly (Molly Pitcher). OL17928503W
Jennifer Lawrence Jennifer Lawrence Gail B. Stewart "This new title in Lucent's People in the News series focuses on the life and work of actress Jennifer Lawrence. The title details Lawrence's childhood and her rise to international fame, including h… OL23226601W
World War I World War I Gail Stewart,Gail B. Stewart Examines the United States's role in World War I, including preparations for war, trench warfare, use of airplanes, major battles, and the results of the conflict. OL47648W