Platt, Richard

Presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service.

Presents an illustrated history of Beijing, China, from the time of the Mongol invaders to the city today.

A collection of movie stills and highlights from Disney's film "Pirates of the Caribbean," with profiles of the characters and description and fold-out of the Black Pearl.

The fictional diary of a ten-year-old boy who, in 1716 sets off from North Carolina to become a sailor, but ends up a pirate instead.

Presents an introduction to forensic science, explaining what it is, providing information on how it helps law enforcement solve difficult crimes, in the field and in the lab.

Examines the life of Fidel Castro, including his childhood, his education, his political influences, his role in the Cuban revolution, and his government of the island nation of Cuba.

An illustrated overview of the history of New York City since its Native American origins, discussing European settlers, trade, immigration, buildings, and more.

Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks.

Describes the background, events, and consequences of the Allied landing in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944.

Provides information about the major forensic disciplines, looking at procedures, tools, and techniques used to gather evidence at the crime scene and from the body of the victim, and to analyze evidence, identify a suspect, or solve a crime without a corpse.