First book

Surveys how our federal system operates, discussing the constitution and the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

Surveys the organization and activities of governments in local jurisdictions across the United States.

Analyzes the art of politics--what it is, who takes part, lobbying, modern politics, dirty politics, and projections for the year 2000.

Surveys Einstein's work on developing his theory of relativity and discusses recent developments in radioastronomy, cosmology, and field theory based on Einstein's discovery.

Examines the widespread use of marijuana with a discussion of the plant's origin and cultivation, its psychological and physiological effects, and laws governing its use and sale.

An introduction to the office of Vice-President, with brief sketches of the men who have filled that post from John Adams to Walter F. Mondale.

Discusses the nature of gold and the value of this metal throughout history, as well as some of its uses and its role in the development of the science of chemistry.

An introduction to the geography, history, government, culture, people, and economy of modern-day Greece.

Describes the anatomy and habits of fleas and how the diseases they carry have, in some cases, altered history.

Examines the history, culture, religion, and way of life of early Britain under Celtic, Roman, and Anglo-Saxon influence.