D. J Herda

More and more people are recognizing the need for nutritious, local, sustainable food, but organic options can be costly, and the produce sections of most supermarkets are packed with fruits and vegetables that have racked up more frequent flier miles than a rock band on world tour. How can urban dwellers without ready access to fertile land enjoy the benefits of traditional gardening? And for those with a yard, how do you maximize the harvest of...

Considers the landmark case of United States v. Nixon and the extent to which "presidential powers" can be applied to the leader of our country.

Presents an overview of the history and contributions of major ethnic groups that shaped America yesterday and continue to change the American scene today.

Examines the history of the Southwest and Hawaii, from the earliest Indian inhabitants to life in the Old West and more recent times.

Describes the people involved on both sides of the famous Supreme Court case, regarding whether or not slaves had rights as citizens of the United States.

Describes the origin and development of Halloween, its traditions and celebrations, and provides instructions for making costumes and having a Halloween party.