Thomas Streissguth

"Read about America's Security Agencies and how they keep us safe"--Provided by publisher.

"Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around coal, one of the world's most important sources of energy. It explores the history of the coal industry, coal's environmental impact and what is being done to mitigate it, and the future of the coal industry and coal technology. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index."...

A short history of the U.S. Army's Special Forces and an explanation of the training required to become a Green Beret.

Presents the life of the Egyptian queen who lived from 69 B.C.E. to 30 B.C.E.

Follows the life of the well-known novelist from his childhood in Nantes, France, to his career as a successful fiction writer whose imaginative works often gave glimpses into the future.

Discusses Vlad the Impaler, the historical person behind Count Dracula, describes how Bram Stoker came to write his famous novel about him, and examines how the character has been portrayed on stage and screen.