Explores American life in the 1980s. This new series is sure to be of value as both a serious research tool for students of American history as well as an intriguing climb up America's family tree.

Provides the reader with a deeper understanding of day to day life in America in 1990. This new series is sure to be of value as both a serious research tool for students of American history as well as an intriguing climb up America's family tree. The richly-illustrated text provides an interesting way to study a truly unique time in American history.

Provides the reader with a deeper understanding of day to day life in America in the 1900s. This new series is sure to be of value as both a serious research tool for students of American history as well as an intriguing climb up America's family tree. The richly-illustrated text provides an interesting way to study a truly unique time in American history.

Provides new analysis of the people, procedures, politics, primary documents and campaigns for the 27 amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Each chapter provides in-depth analysis of each amendment. Chapters include a reprint of the amendment; an Introduction to the reasons behind the amendment and its path to ratification; and the Debate in Congress with transcripts.

The African-American struggle and triumph comes to life in these pages. From the Emancipation Proclamation and racial segregation in the 1800s to the the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement to the first African American president, this volume provides real information on what it meant to be an African American from the 1880s to the present day.

Each volume in the widely-successful Working Americans series focuses on a particular type of American and illustrates what life was like for that group from the 1800s to the present time. The volumes are arranged into decade-long chapters, each introducing to the reader three individuals or families. Individual profiles examine life at home, life at work, life in the community, family finances and budget, cost of living and amusements. To further the reader's understanding of the time period, profiles are supplemented with national current events, economic profiles, an historical snapshot,...

Provides need-to-know information on various careers in social media including Blogger, Product Reviewer, Social Media Officer, Advertising, Marketing/Branding, Reporter/Journalist, Photographer, Videographer, and Critic/Reviewer. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information.

Provides detailed information on 24 different career paths. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, Areas with the Highest Employment Levels, and Coversations with Real Professionals.