Dolan, Edward F.

Describes the conflict between environmentalists and commercial and recreational interests over how the remaining wilderness areas in America should be used.

A history of the Korean War, discussing how and why the United States became involved in defending South Korea from the invasion of communist North Korea, and highlighting some of the significant people and events in the conflict.

Explains the roots of World War I and shows how the United States was drawn in despite strong sentiment for remaining uninvolved. Actions of U.S. troops abroad, new weapons such as the tank and airplane, the home front, and the peace that ended the war are covered.

Argues that poorly equipped and untrained volunteer colonists unexpectedly prevailed over the well equipped and trained British soldiers to win the American Revolutionary War.

Discusses the mysterious disappearance of thousands of American servicemen serving in Vietnam and other areas of Southeast Asia during the years of war and turmoil in that region. Examines the issue of government reluctance to support the efforts to rescue and help find these missing men.

Presents unsolved mysteries of modern flight, including ghostly appearances, unexplained crashes, and aircraft disappearances.

Describes several mysterious and supernatural events connected with the sea including ghost ships, abandoned ships, mysterious fireballs, and the mystifying area known as the Bermuda Triangle.

Explains how and why large sums of money have flooded sports in recent years and considers the pros and cons of the consequences of such money.

Profiles five secretaries of state who made major acquisitions of land and seven secretaries who dealt with the search for peace or with the Cold War.

An examination of the insanity plea, how it developed, how it works, and the controversy that surrounds it. Also discusses its effect on the criminal justice system in the United States.