This book takes a look at how the American Constitution and the Declaration came to be. Futhering its inception, it investigates whether the documents were brokered under false pretenses. The Articles of Confederation were to be discussed and amendments to be suggested at the Philadelphia Continental Convention. What ensued was an entirely new document. Earl Latham offers his take on the legal implications the forefathers took in forging a new document....

Traces the career of the Spanish artist who, finding inspiration in the art of primitive cultures and developing new techniques to express modern ideas, has dominated the art of the twentieth century.

Depicts Roman civilization, including its martial organization, economy, technology, culture, and government. Includes a chronological list of key dates in Roman history.

An account of the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the unknown Louisiana Purchase territory and the Pacific Northwest from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River.

Dr. Marrow lures three subjects to Hill House for a seemingly harmless experiment and together they discover its supernatural wrath.

Shrek, an ogre, agrees to rescue a beautiful princess and bring her back to Lord Farquaad, in exchange for the return of his land.

Adjectives have long suffered from bad press. For many years, English teachers have been fond of telling students that "adjectives are the enemy of nouns, and adverbs are the enemy of everything else." While it's still advisable to heed your English teacher's advice on most other matters, The Highly Selective Dictionary of Golden Adjectives for the Extraordinarily Literate proves that breaking certain rules can make written and spoken language that...

An animated retelling of the early life of Moses, up through the triumphant crossing of the Red Sea.