Adams, Simon

"Discusses the media treatment of politics and politicians worldwide, including issues of media pressure, biases, and scandals."--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the world's religions, providing information on their gods, beliefs, and customs.

Explores the gods, faiths, beliefs, and traditions of the world's religions from the beginning of civilization to the present day.

Text and photos present the key events, battles, weapons, uniforms, and cultural phenomena, such as propaganda, of the Axis and Allies during the Second World War.

Detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.

Describes the various types of weather around the world and explains how to forecast storms and identify clouds.

Presents an introduction to the United Nations, discussing the founding and purpose of the international organization, looking at the UN's role in peacekeeping, social issues, human rights, and protecting the environment.

Examines the political, social, and economic changes that have taken place in Russia and explores how those changes have influenced the Russian people and helped modernize the country.

Covers major events and discoveries of the twentieth century in chronological sequence.