Examines the land, people, and history of Canada and discusses its state of affairs and place in the world today.

Examines the geography, history, society, economy, and government of Italy.

Describes the topography, history, society, economy, and government of Greece.

Documents the contributions of Soviet airwomen during World War II, examining the formation, obstacles, missions, and legacy of Russia's female combat pilot regiments.

Reveals the history and government, economy, people, geography, and cultural life of the Ukraine.

Surveys the geography, history, government, and culture of the oldest democracy in Latin America.

Describes the history and development of space stations and the exploration of our solar system, as well as the possibility of some day traveling to distant stars.

"Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't "look" autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this memoir, autism "looks" different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling,...

Abdi Nor Iftin first fell in love with America from afar. As a child, he learned English by listening to American pop artists like Michael Jackson and watching films starring action heroes like Arnold Schwarzenegger. When U.S. marines landed in Mogadishu to take on the warlords, Abdi cheered the arrival of these real Americans, who seemed as heroic as those of the movies. Sporting American clothes and dance moves, he became known around Mogadishu...