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|  | Culture Matters by Lawrence E. Harrison, Samuel P. Huntington
Description not available.Probing the difficult questions of why some modern industrialized nations are more successful than others at providing basic freedoms and a decent standard of living to their people, the author looks to the cultural values underpinning societies, arguing that they are the key to understanding the success or failure of the developed nation. Reprint. 20,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Lawrence E. Harrison, Samuel P. Huntington
PUBLISHER: Basic Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History 
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 | Complete Idiot's Guide to the Old West by Carl Waldman
Flanagan examines the good, the bad, and the ugly of the untamed West, with easy-to-follow accounts of the earliest North American peoples, the legendary frontiersmen, gunfighters, and others who have stirred the imagination for over 200 years. Illustrations. AUTHOR: Carl Waldman
PUBLISHER: Alpha Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature by Ian Chilvers, Margaret Howatson
Derived from the highly praised second edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature, this is the ideal reference book for anyone interested in the classical world and its literary heritage. Including accounts of the lives and works of the classical authors, character entries and plot summaries, general entries tracing the development of literary forms such as comedy and tragedy, and wide coverage of the historical, political social, and artistic background of ancient works, The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature is indispensable for readers of classical literature, and equally accessible to anyone wishing simply to trace an allusion or understand the inspiration behind so much of Western art. Comprehensive and completely accessible, The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature includes accounts of the lives and works of the classical authors; character entries and plot summaries; general entries tracing the development of the various literary forms; extensive coverage of the historical, political, social, and artistic background; and translation of all Greek and Latin words. AUTHOR: Ian Chilvers, Margaret Howatson
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Ozark Hideaways by Louis C. White
Some of the most beautiful places in the Ozarks are also its best-kept secrets. In this practical guidebook for the weekend adventurer, lifetime hiking and fishing enthusiast Louis C. White reveals the hidden splendors of twenty-seven of these quiet places. Book after book has been written about popular spots for canoeists, fishermen, boaters, and campers who don`t mind company. But little has been written about places less traveled. If you prefer solitude to elbow-bumping, people-filled tourist areas, this book is for you. White reveals the peaceful beauty of secluded waterways, from swirling rapids to deep, shaded pools, from gushing waterfalls to little-known natural bridges and stone columns. There are icy springs, unfrequented mills, and cliffs dotted with caves for the more adventuresome to explore. White offers descriptions of the plants, animals, and geology you may encounter on these day trips, as well as the best spots to fish. Dozens of beautiful color photographs will entice even the fainthearted to explore these hidden wonders. The book is made especially useful by detailed road information, directions to parking and camping spots, and discussions of proper equipment and techniques. If you have grown tired of seeing more people than trees when you go hiking, if the streams you wade have more lures than fish, let White introduce you to his spectacular Ozark hideaways. Beautiful scenery, good fishing, and peace and quiet are waiting for those willing to seek out nature`s rich rewards. AUTHOR: Louis C. White
PUBLISHER: University of Missouri Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Survivors of the Holocaust in Occupied Germany
Description not available.Focusing on a group of 250,000 survivors of the Holocaust who converged on the American Zone of Occupied Germany from 1945 to 1948, an extraordinary account details the courage, perseverance, ideas, movements, institutions, and self-understanding of these survivors that have forever impacted history and society. (History)
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | The Outlaws of Medieval Legend by Maurice H. Keen
The popular heroes of the Middle Ages were semi-mythical figures. THE OUTLAWS OF MEDIEVAL LEGEND explores not only the famous Robin Hood and William Wallace, but also some now forgotten rogues such as Gamelyn and Fulke Fitzwarin. Apart from William Wallace, the heroes of the outlaw legend were not men who played a leading role on the historical stage. Nevertheless, this book reveals how they were remembered in tradition for generations. This fascinating book explains the popularity of these figures and how the stories appealed to the common people of the Middle Ages. Keen also explores their origins, spirit and background. In this reissue, the author provides a new introduction to set the book in the context of recent work on these exciting characters. AUTHOR: Maurice H. Keen
PUBLISHER: Routledge
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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