Bøger af Myra Immell

Like all the other books of the Perspectives on Modern World History series, this book goes one step further than providing a concise history on its topic. It shares actual stories of those who witnessed and lived through the Cuban Revolution. Readers will hear from a rebel leader who recalls the first victory. A C.I.A. officer recounts the Bay of Pigs Invasion. A journalist shares the experience of the Revolution as it was being won. A daughter of Cuban Immigrants discusses visiting Cuba for the first time. In addition to the personal narratives, this volume provides historical background and primary source material on the Cuban Revolution, explores why the Revolution was successful, and presents controversies related to the Revolution.

In today's world, the topic of homeland security seems to be on the forefront of political, social, and educational debates. Supporting key critical evaluation skills, this anthology collects a series of diverse topics on this subject. Questions such as whether U.S. Immigration laws are enforced fairly; whether terrorism is a persistent and evolving threat; and whether airport security measures are an effective means of security are tackled in this edition.

More than 2 million children are currently being homeschooled in the United States. The writings in this anthology have been selected to introduce your readers to a wide array of leading viewpoints on homeschooling. Written by many foremost authorities in the field, these essays express contrasting views on issues such as the regulation and oversight of home schooling. Each chapter asks a relevant question about the topic, and the viewpoints that follow are grouped into "yes" and "no" categories. This format provides readers with a concise view of different opinions on each topic.

Developed by a panel of distinguished educators and librarians, The Young Adult Reader's Adviser recommends an extensive, representative, and useful list of the finest books--modern and classic, hardcover and paperback.

Developed by a panel of distinguished educators and librarians, The Young Adult Reader's Adviser recommends an extensive, representative, and useful list of the finest books--modern and classic, hardcover and paperback.