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The September 11 terrorist attacks
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Laurie Collier Hillstrom |
"Provides a comprehensive account of the origins of Islamic; the development of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda into a deadly force; the horrible events of September 11; the post-9/11 investigations; an… |
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Global positioning systems
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Laurie Collier Hillstrom |
Explores global positioning systems, tracing the history and scientific breakthroughs leading to their creation. |
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The muckrakers and the Progressive Era
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Laurie Collier Hillstrom |
"Provides a detailed account of the muckraking movement in early twentieth-century American journalism and its contribution to progressive reforms. Explores how the muckraking tradition and progressi… |
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The Stonewall riots
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Laurie Collier Hillstrom |
"Comprehensive account of the 1969 raid on a gay bar by New York City police that sparked protests and inspired the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movement. Explores the atmosp… |
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French and Indian War
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Laurie Collier Hillstrom |
A comprehensive overview of the French and Indian War, including biographies and full or excerpted memoirs, speeches, and other source documents. |
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The Thanksgiving book
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Laurie Collier Hillstrom |
"Provides information about the history, lore, traditions, foods, and symbols of the Thanksgiving celebration. Features include narrative overviews and primary source documents, chronology, and resou… |
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Laurie Collier Hillstrom |
"Explains the events that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Details both the racial discrimination and violence that pervaded the South and the civil rights protests that changed American voting … |
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