Sherrow, Victoria

Details the grounding of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker in Prince William Sound, discusses why this disaster happened, describes the cleanup effort, and suggests lessons learned from the event.

Present a collection of alphabetically arranged entries that provide an overview of the cultural history of hair.

Details the events surrounding the 1995 terrorist bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, as well as the investigation and trial of those responsible for the blast.

Surveys various aspects of Kiowa culture, including family life and daily activities, hunting and food gathering, clothing, games, religion, and social organization.

Discusses the history and culture of the Choctaw.

Explores the early history and traditional life of the Nez Perc?, their contacts with white explorers and settlers, the loss of their land, and their eventual surrender to reservation life with maps and photographic illustrations.

Presents the history and culture of the Hopis, from their earliest years on the North American continent to the present day.

Profiles eight American scientists who have made important contributions to twentieth-century science, including Thomas Hunt Morgan, Robert Oppenheimer, and Linus Pauling.

Examines aspects of daily life in a medieval monastery, discussing obedience and discipline, spiritual and contemplative activities, good works, education and the arts, and other topics.

Examines the 1963 Supreme Court case that guarantees legal counsel to all who are accused of a felony.