Marcia Amidon Lüsted

Most people around the world enjoy caffeine. This drug helps people feel awake. It can have some benefits, but it also has risks. Your Body on Caffeine uncovers the nutritional benefits of caffeine, its risks, and how much nutritionists recommend consuming each day. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.

The fight for women's rights has been going on for as long as the United States has been a nation. From the earliest colonial days, when women had virtually no rights, to the present day, where women are corporate executives and presidential candidates, females have struggled for equal rights and equal opportunities in society. It is a battle that has been fought by many strong and dedicated women. The fight will continue as women strive to reach...

Provides information on the U.S. Army Rangers, including their training, missions, and equipment.

Explores the convergence of cultural, historical, and economic factors that made the 1920s one of history's most pivotal eras, inviting readers to contemplate the influences ranging from jazz music and Prohibition to racial intolerance and the stock market crash.

Provides an overview of the history of Jerusalem, focusing on some of the city's architecture.

"This title examines the role of espionage during World War II, focusing on the extensive training, clever tools, and dangerous missions that enabled spies and saboteurs to contribute to the war effort."--Publisher's website.

Discusses the history, design, and construction of the Empire State Building.

An engaging study of the power of human will to change the world examines the history of civic unrest and the methods people employ to advance basic human rights.

"Read this book to learn how engineers design intelligent cars that drive themselves."--