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|  | The Story of Decipherment by Maurice Pope
In this concise, well-organized study ( Library Journal ), Pope presents a complete history of the science of decipherment. 125 illustrations. AUTHOR: Maurice Pope
PUBLISHER: Thames & Hudson
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History 
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 | The Soccer War by Geoffrey Howard, Ryszard Kapuscinski
Part diary and part reportage, The Soccer War is a remarkable chronicle of war in the late twentieth century. Between 1958 and 1980, working primarily for the Polish Press Agency, Kapuscinski covered twenty-seven revolutions and coups in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. AUTHOR: Geoffrey Howard, Ryszard Kapuscinski
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Papa Bravo Romeo by Wynn Goldsmith
Description not available.A former U.S. Navy lieutenant and river rat describes the use of American MK II PBR patrol boats against the Vietcong in the Mekong Delta, discussing their perilous missions in enemy-controlled waterways and their special role during the Tet Offensive. Original. AUTHOR: Wynn Goldsmith
PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | San Francisco Bay Shoreline Guide by California State Coastal Conservancy Staff
This comprehensive, region-wide guide will become the one essential book for anyone wishing to explore the remarkably diverse San Francisco Bay shoreline. Walkers, hikers, boaters, cyclists--all will welcome the Guide`s compact, user-friendly format, full-color maps, and many illustrations. Covers the entire 400-mile Bay Trail. AUTHOR: California State Coastal Conservancy Staff
PUBLISHER: University of California Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Look What Came from Switzerland by Miles Harvey
Description not available.Describes many things that originally came from Switzerland, including inventions, food, animals, sports, transportation, and medicine. AUTHOR: Miles Harvey
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Generation J by Lisa Schiffman
GENERATION J considers the characteristics and practices of Jewish Americans between the ages of 20 and 50. This group, also referred to as post-Holocaust Jews, doesn't necessarily belong to a particular synagogue, speak Hebrew, or consider itself religious. But, like the author, millions of them connect in some way to Judaism by regularly participating in Jewish cultural activities. AUTHOR: Lisa Schiffman
PUBLISHER: HarperSanFrancisco
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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