More than 3,000 prisoners in the war on terrorism have been captured, held, and interrogated in Afghanistan alone. But no one knows what transpired in those interactions between prisoner and interrogator -- until now. In The Interrogators, Chris Mackey, the senior interrogator at Bagram Air Base and in Kandahar, where al-Qaeda and Taliban prisoners were first detained and questioned, lifts the…
New Worlds of Literature is a curated anthology that explores the broad landscape of American literary expression, with particular attention to diverse voices and cultural perspectives. Edited by Jerome Beaty and J. Paul Hunter, the volume brings together a wide range of texts representing minority authors, regional identities, and emerging literary traditions. Designed for academic study, it p…
Volume 6 of The Home Library Encyclopedia, titled “Highlights of American History,” provides a concise and accessible overview of major events, movements, and figures in the history of the United States. Edited by Marvin A. Rapp, this volume presents well-structured articles designed to introduce readers to foundational moments in American political, social, and cultural development. As par…
Artistic Ambassadors explores how African American writers of the New Negro era shaped international perceptions of Black identity and culture. Brian Russell Roberts examines the literary works and global engagements of key African American intellectuals, revealing the ways in which they acted as informal cultural diplomats who challenged racial stereotypes and asserted new cultural narratives …
The Encyclopedia Americana is a comprehensive thirty-volume reference work providing authoritative information across all fields of knowledge. Volume 14 covers topics alphabetically from “Heart” to “India,” presenting detailed articles written by specialists and supported with bibliographical references. This international edition is part of a long-standing encyclopedia series first pub…
The Reader’s Companion to American History is an authoritative reference work edited by Eric Foner and John A. Garraty, bringing together contributions from leading historians. The book provides concise and comprehensive entries covering key events, themes, individuals, and concepts that shaped the history of the United States. Designed for both students and general readers, it offers clear e…
This volume of The Encyclopedia Americana International Edition contains the comprehensive index to the complete thirty-volume set. As a reference tool, it provides alphabetical access to topics, articles, illustrations, and subjects covered throughout the encyclopedia. Designed for researchers, students, and general readers, the index enhances usability by linking users directly to relevant en…
This book chronicles the journey of Hiram Bingham, the American explorer credited with rediscovering Machu Picchu in 1911. Christopher Heaney explores Bingham's personal life, his ambitions as a scientist and politician, and the controversies surrounding his expedition methods and the retrieval of Inca artifacts. Through in-depth historical research, the book reveals the complex relationship be…
This reference book provides biographical and artistic information on contemporary Western artists in the United States. Compiled by Peggy and Harold Samuels, it documents modern artists of the American West, detailing their careers, stylistic development, and contributions to Western art. The volume serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers, collectors, and enthusiasts interested in 2…
The Social Rebel in American Literature presents a critical exploration of the recurring figure of the social rebel in American literary tradition. Edited by Robert H. Woodward and James J. Clark, the book analyzes how American writers depict characters who challenge social norms, resist authority, and embody individual dissent. Through a series of scholarly essays, the volume traces the evolut…