More than three decades after its first publication, Edward Said's groundbreaking critique of the West's historical, cultural, and political perceptions of the East has become a modern classic. In this wide-ranging, intellectually vigorous study, Said traces the origins of "orientalism" to the centuries-long period during which Europe dominated the Middle and Near East and, from its position…
This series explores the world of machines and takes a detailed look at how they operate. Highly technical and realistic artwork is presented with cutaways and exploded views to help children understand how various components work.
Here is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating world of fish. Striking color photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave and how they survive. See the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish "puffing up," how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 mil…
100 facts, fantastic illustrations and hilarious cartoons explain weather system, while quizzes test your knowledge.
Read Helping the Environment to learn ways you can make a difference! Find out what it means to volunteer, how little actions can make a big difference, and why the environment needs your help.