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"Learn all about twisters, from the scientists who track them to the people who have their lives turned upside down by the swirling winds"--

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Willa Cather.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Dante Alighieri.

"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...

Traces the history of the Asian war that killed over 58,000 Americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned.

Describes earthquakes and other disasters which have occurred throughout the world, including the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., and the Yellow River flood in 1887.

Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Katherine Mansfield.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Rupert Brooke.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Tu Fu.