Harry Henderson

Discusses French history under the influence of Napoleon Bonaparte's rise from lowly origins to military and political power, ending with his defeat and the legacy he left to Europe.

A biography of Stephen Hawking and the importance of his work.

Shares the advancements in the field of radioactivity by the Curie family and explores Marie Curie's early life in Poland, examining the effort and sacrifices she made.

Provides descriptions of over eighty jobs in the fields of computers and cyberspace, with information on salaries, requirements, prospects, and related associations.

Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart from the Hollywood establishment, cultivating visual and...