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The dictators
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Jules Archer |
Describes the nature and prototype of the modern dictator and presents biographical sketches of eighteen twentieth century absolute rulers. |
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Earthquake!
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Jules Archer |
Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of earthquakes and discusses the warning system that predicts and detects them. |
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From whales to dinosaurs
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Jules Archer |
A biography of a natural scientist who risked death from sharks, tigers, blizzards, sandstorms, thirst, and bandits to make discoveries adding to the world's store of scientific knowledge. |
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Hawks, doves, and the eagle
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Jules Archer |
Discusses the pro and con attitudes of the American public on nine major conflicts involving the United States since the Declaration of Independence was signed. |
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Hunger on planet Earth
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Jules Archer |
Explores the problem of the world's lack of sufficient food to feed its ever-increasing population. |
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Indian foe, Indian friend
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Jules Archer |
A biography of the nineteenth-century military officer who devoted his life to gain just treatment and adequate compensation for the Indians from the United States Government. |
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Jungle fighters
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Jules Archer |
An account of the military campaign in New Guinea during World War II, which the author viewed from several positions, including staff sergeant and war correspondent. |
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Police state
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Jules Archer |
Discusses examples of major twentieth-century police states and examines American history to pursue the question, "Could it happen here?" |
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Rage in the streets
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Jules Archer |
A history of mob violence in the United States, from the time of the American Revolution to the riots in Los Angeles in 1992. |
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Special interests
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Jules Archer |
Describes the concept of lobbying, the history of its development, and the efforts of present-day lobbyists to influence state and federal legislators in such areas as tobacco, oil, and firearms. |
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Thorn in our flesh
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Jules Archer |
Briefly traces the history of Cuba and presents neutral views as well as pro and con opinions on the Castro government and the political future of the island. |
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To save the earth
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Jules Archer |
Presents a brief history of the environmental movement and accounts of the work of four environmental activists: John Muir, Rachel Carson, David McTaggart, and Dave Foreman. |
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Trotsky, world revolutionary
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Jules Archer |
A biography of Trotsky, leader of and inspiration for the 1905 and 1917 revolutions in Russia. |
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Uneasy friendship: France and the United States
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Jules Archer |
Examines the relationship between France and the United States from the early French explorers to the present day. |
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Washington vs. Main Street
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Jules Archer |
Chronicles the struggles between Federal and local power from before the Declaration of Independence through the present. |
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Who's running your life?
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Jules Archer |
Discusses the rights of children and young adults, including those concerning family life, school, working, and personal freedom. |
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You and the law
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Jules Archer |
Discusses the justice system in the United States. Includes juries, law suits, trials, arrest procedures, and jail. |
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Epidemic!
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Jules Archer |
Relates how epidemics are investigated and controlled with specific examples from our own century of such outbreaks as Lassa fever, bubonic plague, and hepatitis. |
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Breaking Barriers
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Jules Archer |
An exploration of the women's movement, with biographies of Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Betty Friedan. |
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Chou En-lai
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Jules Archer |
A biography of the Chinese leader stressing his role in events in Communist China which culminated in its recognition as a member of the United Nations in 1972. |
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