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As the population of the 13 colonies grew and the economy developed, the desire to expand into new land increased. Nineteenth-century Americans believed it was their divine right to expand their territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. This title helps to learn how this philosophy to spread out across the land shaped our nation.

According to many scholars, ancient Greece and Rome provided the foundations of Western culture. More than two millennia later, myths of both civilizations are still being studied for their rich storytelling and insight into the cultures that spawned them. This title illuminates the mythology at the core of those civilizations' beliefs.

Oscar Arias Sanchez was awarded the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the civil unrest raging in several Central American countries at that time. This biography, which traces Sanchez's lifetime and his efforts to promote progress in his homeland, shows how hope and dedication can triumph in the face of uncertainty and conflict.

Analyse the impact globalisation has had on poverty, rural development, regional examples, role of multinationals, human capital development, and sustainability. Ages 16+

For centuries, strategic Gibraltar, the massive limestone ""Rock"" was besieged by marauders and vanquishers. This title helps clarify the conflict for students, explaining how the failure of Spain's claim to set specific boundaries on land or at sea led to an unstable situation in which the border changed.

Light, sound, taste, and smell shape our lives dramatically, but how does this happen? How can a far-away noise elicit a joyful memory or a cry? How can the smell of cookies take you back to early childhood? This book reveals the phenomena underlying our senses, with a discussion of what can go wrong (for example, hearing colors or seeing sounds).

Read about how the warm climate and Roman Catholic religion have affected clothing choices in Mexico, a country that draws its cultural traditions both from its ancient civilizations of Olmec and Maya and the conquering Spanish settlers.

Read about the various types of clothing worn by people in the United States, from Native American clothing and folk costumes to the heavier clothing favoured by people in the northern regions to the influence of different religions on types of clothing worn.

Japan's strong cultural and religious traditions, as well as the varied climate, have affected the way Japanese people young and old dress for special occasions. Sections about modern-day dress include how men and women dress for work, for sports, and for more formal events.

Find out how people in the most populated country in the world dress every day and for special occasions. Topics include how the climates in different parts of China affect what people wear, the various types of fabric used, and how cultural changes have influenced styles of dress throughout the centuries.

Explores the social lives of insects, meerkats, primates, and others, with a special emphasis on how such packs compare to one another and how they benefit individual members.

The classical Greek civilization is the cornerstone of Western civilization today. The Greeks invented and developed everything from logic and democracy to rhetoric, drama, and philosophy. This title chronicles the remarkable legacy of the Greeks, as well as the diversity of their societies.

At the age of 28, Ehud Olmert became the youngest member of Israel's parliament, the Knesset. Slowly, he climbed the Israeli political ladder, adjusting his views and positions as the times and public opinion changed, until he achieved the ultimate prize - prime minister of Israel. This biography tells how Olmert made his way to the top.