Books written by Don Nardo

Recycling

One of the many people who built successful companies with the aid of the recycling trade was Abel Porter . Recounts Charles Lipsett : Abel Porter and his brother arrived in Waterbury , Connecticut in the 1780s and joined forces with ...
Wrestling

... from which secret post he could see Mr Claypole taking cold beer from the dish , and porter from the pot , and administering homoeopathic doses of both to Charlotte , who sat patiently by , eating and drinking at his pleasure .
Exploring Science: Life Science

Exploring ScienceLife Science-Engaging text and intriguing pictures lead the reader through the biological world around usfrom plant cells to the human heart.
Christianity

Thanks to Paul, the People of the Way began recruiting gentiles (non-Jews). Some of them converted. Sometime in the 50s c.e., the group's gentile members started calling themselves Christians. In the years that followed, ...
Bernie Madoff

The Ravens were pretty much split between Jews and Gentiles [non-Jews]. In the fall of 1951, I was invited to join the Ravens. I eagerly accepted since I was somewhat surprised that I was wanted. The Ravens had a reverse quota system.
The Rise of Christianity

In time , however , it became clear that most Gentiles were reluctant to take the steps necessary to make them acceptable Jews , and so Gentile Christians quickly came to outnumber Jewish ones . Only then did the Christian sect begin ...
Captured History

Combining art, history, and media literacy, this series looks at some of the most famous photographs and details how and why these images resonate today and what effect they had when they were published.
Captured History Set

Combining art, history, and media literacy, this series looks at some of the most famous photographs and details how and why these images resonate today and what effect they had when they were published.
Dinosaurs: Unearthing the Secrets of Ancient Beasts

4 Terrible Claw : A Cold Look at Warm Blood The fossilized skull of Coelophysis , a 9-10 - foot - long carnivorous dinosaur discovered by Edward Cope and later described in detail by Edwin Colbert . A Coelophysis herd moves through a ...
Cleopatra

The first , directed by Cecil B. DeMille , starred Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra , Warren William as Caesar , and Henry Wilcoxon as Antony . DeMille concentrated on lavish production values , crowding the screen with huge sets and ...
The War of 1812

George R. Gleig , a British officer , later described the scene ( quoted here from Colbert's Eyewitness to America ) . “ When the detachment sent out to destroy Mr. Madison's house entered his dining parlor , they found a dinner table ...
World War II: The War in the Pacific

Bataan ( 1943 ) , with Robert Taylor , depicted the American defense of the Bataan peninsula , as did So Proudly We Hail ( 1943 ) , with Claudette Colbert . Guadalcanal Diary ( 1943 ) , based on the actual eyewitness accounts of Richard ...
Perspective Flip Books

To fully explore historical perspective, look no further than this series' fresh take on history. Perspectives Flip Books are like two books in one: start from one end and immerse yourself in one viewpoint on a major historical event.
Massacre in Munich: How Terrorists Changed the Olympics and the World

The name came from an incident that had occurred in Jordan, Israel's eastern neighbor, in 1970. On September 16, Jordan's King Hussein started a major military action against Palestinian Arabs who had taken control of parts of his ...
British Mythology

This fascinating book explores Great Britain's culture and myths, as well as the beliefs, values, and experiences represented in its stories and mythological figures.
Life of a Roman Soldier

Explains how the discipline, courage, and preparation of the Roman soldier combined with the strategies and tactics of his commander and the organization of the military establishment resulted in the conquest of many lands for the Roman ...
Hubble Deep Field: How a Photo Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Universe

Have they always looked like they do today, or have their shapes evolved over time? And will they, along with the universe itself, go on expanding forever? The Hubble Deep Field has helped to answer some of these questions.
Germs

Explains the evolution of germs, how they are discovered, how they are treated, why some are resistant to antibiotics, how others are helpful to the healing process, how they are used as weapons, and medical breakthroughs in the world of ...
Oil Spills

Approximately 46 percent of oil that enters the environment is naturally occurring. This accessible volume describes how oil spills occur, how they affect the environment, and how they can be cleaned up and prevented.
The End of Ancient Rome

Examines the reasons for the fall of the Roman empire, discussing the military factors that led to the deterioration of the Roman army, and the political and social problems that led to Rome's gradual decline.