Perritano, John

Explores the many different types of land-based monsters that have become legends.

Discusses some of the monsters lurking in our lakes and oceans that have been around for thousands of years and have become legends.

Describes extreme sports injuries from history and today, and how doctors can fix the broken bones, cuts, and even eye injuries.

An introduction to the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American fighter pilots who flew during World War II.

Explores behavior disorders and how to manage them.

"Covers the economic devastation wrought by World War II, the institutions that the Allies created to help nations recover from the war, and how the Cold War bled into the economic arena. Consumerism and the emergence of the middle class in Western countries is also a major theme, as are the challenges and promises created by the expansion of free trade and the collapsing of national economic boundaries"--Amazon.com.

"Explores how the advances of World War II led to Cold War competition, and how government-sponsored research helped to send humans to the moon, to harness the atom for good and bad, and to pave the way for the Internet. It also examines how private industry in the West gained from those Big Science projects and opened up avenues in biotech and personal computing, among other fields. The last chapters also explore the ethical challenges raised by recent scientific developments, such as genetic engineering and drone technology"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the cultures and customs of the world since 1945.

"Hallucinogens are drugs that have profound impacts on the users perceptions of reality. Throughout history, some cultures have embraced hallucinogens as part of a path to spiritual enlightenment. Unfortunately, hallucinogens that are available on the streets can also have terrifying side effects. This book explores the history, effects, and risks of a wide variety of hallucinogenic drugs"--Back cover.