Literature of the ancient world through the Renaissance
This text provides broad coverage for the three genres of literature: fiction; poetry; and drama. It includes full coverage of writing about literature.
Discusses the people, traditions, folkways, holidays, family life, food, schools, sports, recreation, and history of Poland
A textbook tracing the history of the United States from the arrival of the first explorers to the present day
"The Sailor's Bookshelf offers synopses of fifty books that illustrate the history, importance, lore, and lifestyle of the oceans and of those who "go down to the sea in ships." Admiral Stavridis colors those descriptions with glimpses of his own service-"sea stories" in popular parlance-that not only clarify his choices but show why he is held in such high esteem among his fellow sailors"-- Pr…