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A prophet for the beat generation, Kerouac defined Sixties counter-culture and the quest for self with his groundbreaking novel 'On the Road'. This biography lends insight to the writer's life and work.

A collection of critical essays discuss the works of the French author.

Concise, yet packed with information, these user-friendly volumes are introductions to modern nations of the world.

These information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture

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.