Best Books

This comprehensive, accessible survey of world history has been extensively revised to provide an even more global and comparative perspective on the events and processes that have shaped our increasingly interdependent world. Written by leading scholars in their respective fields, 'Heritage of World Civilizations, 6/e,' combines unusually strong and thorough coverage of the unique heritage of Asian, African, Islamic, Western, and American civilizations, while highlighting the role of the world's great religious and philosophical traditions. Interactive maps'--one Web-based interactive map in each chapter--provides readers with opportunities to explore the relationships between time and space in shaping world history. A three-volume organization (available in A, B, C splits)'-- Volume A covers antiquity to 1300; Volume B covers the period from 1300-1850; and Volume C covers the Enlightenment to the present. Sixth editions now provide roughly the same amount of coverage for European and non-European regions. Volumes include European events during the High Middle

This long-overdue contribution to the field of public law is the first text to comprehensively detail the process by which justices of the Supreme Court are nominated and confirmed. The book is organized according to the distinct stages of the nomination process--beginning with a vacancy, moving on to the nomination and confirmation procedures, and concluding with a systematic evaluation of recent criticisms and calls for reform of the nomination process.

The American family has undergone a series of transformations from its socially sanctified role as the center of society to today's private, independent unit. The authors explain just how the family has adapted and endured these changes.

A riveting account of the fearsome Scandinavian warriors who terrorized Europe for three centuries Following the success of his The Gladiator and The Knight, historian Alan Baker now turns to the Vikings, the seafaring raiders who murdered and plundered their way across Europe and beyond from the ninth to eleventh centuries, eventually getting as far as Newfoundland in the west and Baghdad in the east. Organized in thematic chapters, The Viking brings these formidable warriors to life, describing their pagan culture and traditions, their ships and seafaring prowess, their great kings and chieftains, and their discovery of North America. Filled with fascinating facts and gripping tales of battle, it’ s a must for anyone intrigued by berserkers, battle axes, and long ships. Alan Baker (UK) is a historian and the author of The Knight (0-471-25135-6) and The Gladiator.

The story of one of the most devastating accidents in U.S. naval history documents the events leading to the explosion and fire on the U.S.S. Forrestal, identifying the factors that contributed to the disaster and its aftermath.

KEY BENFIT: ' This comprehensive, classic book takes readers from on-lookers to participants. 'Government by the People' lets them see democracy as the participatory government that it is. Covers 2000 Presidential Election, constitutional democracy, political culture and ideology, campaigns and elections, the Presidency, the judiciary, and much more. Explains how Congress and the President work together. For anyone interested in American Government.

This highly successful basic text concentrates on the struggle for power and order in world affairs. Clearly organized and written in a vivid, engaging style, 'The Might of Nations provides exceptional breadth and depth of coverage of world politics since 1945.