Don Nardo

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of France.

"Throughout history, all human cultures had creation stories in which one or more gods arose, often in a burst of light, from the dark depths of non-existence. That divine being then progressed to one or more acts of creation. This idea of a miraculous creation by one or multiple thinking beings is one of a few core cultural concepts-also including love, death, and war-that have long been universal to human societies"-- Provided by publisher.

"All societies are fascinated by the phenomenon of death and its consequences for humans. In fact, most ancient societies, along with medieval and modern ones, have been captivated, at times morbidly, with death and the possible existence of an afterlife"-- Provided by publisher.

This book briefly explains the training that members of American special operations go through.

"The mythical character the ancient Greeks called Odysseus and the Romans called Ulysses is a true hero for the ages. The tale of his adventures has been retold countless times over the centuries. Yet it remains as exciting as it was when the Greek storyteller Homer first recited it close to three thousand years ago. In the great epic the Iliad, Odysseus is one of the Greek kings who attack the famous city of Troy. After winning the Trojan War, Odysseus...

"Describes the struggles and accomplishments in building the Pyramids of Giza. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"-- Provided by publisher.

Discusses the weapons and tactics used in the American Revolution.

"3-D printing is a revolutionary recently developed technique that allows people to make three-dimensional copies of objects far faster and cheaper than using traditional methods. 3-D printer uses plastic, metal, or some other material, rather than ink, and in making its copies adds a third dimension thickness"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Norse, also frequently called the Vikings, were the hardy, often warlike inhabitants of Scandinavia, Denmark, and some nearby European regions during the mid-to-late medieval era. The first of those two crucial aspects of Norse people's beliefs was the way they envisioned their world. On the one hand, it was thought that the events of people's lives were directed or influenced by either an invisible force-fate-or the will of various gods"-- Provided...

"China maintains a cultural tradition rich in folklore and myths about ancient gods and other supernatural beings"-- Provided by publisher.