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Spanning decades, the Cold War shaped politics in the United States, spurred technological development in America and the Soviet Union, and led to proxy wars in places like Vietnam and Korea. The Cold War Chronicles provides an in-depth look at each component of the conflict, including the role of nuclear weapons, the advent of the space race, specific diplomatic actions and policy shifts in both nations, and the clash between political ideologies.

The Denim Diaries: A Memoir

With poignant verse, young adult author Laurie Boyle Crompton recounts her coming of age in rural Pennsylvania and her early twenties in New York City. Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Laurie struggles with sexual relationships, playing the role of happy family at church despite her parentsÎ fights at home, her fatherÎs alcoholism, her own self-image, and squeezing into painful designer jeans. CromptonÎs heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir follows her journey through disordered eating and se

The Fight for Midnight

ItÎs been a rough year for Alex Collins. In the past twelve months, heÎs lost his best friend, become the target of the two biggest bullies at school, and been sentenced to community service. But on June 25, 2013, he gets a call for help from Cassie Ramirez, the prettiest girl in school. At last, he feels like his luck might be changing.

The Foundations of Math

The field of mathematics has evolved from elemental practices of counting and measuring to logical reasoning and complex calculation. Math has long been indispensable to the physical sciences and technology, as well as quantitative aspects of the life sciences. This series introduces students not only to the theories and formulas that form the basis of each field of mathematics, but also to the individuals responsible for major breakthroughs.

The History of Conservation: Preserving Our Planet

Since the early twentieth century, men and women around North America have taken an active stance on environmental conservation. History has seen many efforts to conserve our carbon footprint over the generations; the rise of national parks, recycling plants, environmental agencies, and climate change initiatives are just a few examples. This series examines crucial historical and contemporary movements and the people that have greatly influenced environmental outlooks today, not only in North A

The House

On a country hill, above a village, stands the House. Abandoned after some 200 years, it is rediscovered and reborn at the turn of the 20th century. As 10 more decades pass, war ravages the hillside, old ways are replaced by new technologies, and a new family story unfolds.

The Interwar Years

This exciting history series explores key moments that defined the world between the World Wars, answering questions such as: What was the Great Depression all about? How did the Spanish Civil War affect World War II? With primary sources, colour and black and white photographs, and a close study of the times, people, and places involved, the Interwar Years is sure to engage aspiring historians with an examination of key events bookended by the worldÎs greatest conflicts.

The Israel-Hamas War

In October 2023 fighters from the Hamas militant group in the Gaza territory crossed over into neighboring Israel where they attacked civilians, ultimately killing some 1,200 people while kidnapping nearly 230 Israelis, taking them back to Gaza as hostages. The incident touched off the Israel-Hamas War in which Israel used its formidable military to attack Gaza; nearly 30,000 Palestinians lost their lives in the conflict. The Israel-Hamas War is the latest conflict in the long history of hostili

The Life and Times of Sir Wilfrid Laurier

“I am branded in Québec as a traitor to the French, and in Ontario as a traitor to the English. In Québec, I am branded as a jingo, and in Ontario as a separatist. In Québec, I am attacked as an Imperialist, and in Ontario as an anti-Imperialist. I am neither. I am a Canadian.” The words of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s first francophone Prime Minister, still resonate today. Faced with the monumental task of rebuilding a young nation at a time of great divide, Wilfrid encountered many challenges

The Power of Coding

Coders use a variety of programming languages to write apps, websites, internet browsers, and more. Some languages lend themselves to specific uses, while others can be used to achieve nearly any programmatic goal. This timely set explores how specific languages were developed, their applications, and how they work. Each book includes biographies of key figures in the development of the language, an explanation of how programming languages evolve and work together to form the foundation of moder

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