Identifying ten values that have inspired and defined the American national consciousness, a history names the leaders who presented each ideal and explains how they shaped the nation's intellectual heritage.

Product Description: Published to coincide with the 125th anniversary of William Carlos Williams' birth, Neil Baldwin’s thoughtful biography captures the rich life of the preeminent poet who was also a beloved country doctor. Baldwin writes movingly of the small-town New Jersey folk who came to see Dr...read more

Describes how Henry Ford promoted his anti-Semitic views in 'The Dearborn Independent' and other publications and examines the response of the Jewish community in America as well as Ford's impact on the spread of anti-Semitism in Europe before World War II. (view table of contents)

A biography of an American legend reveals the ambitious, uneducated, contradictory man behind the myths--a man obsessed with knowledge

Product Description: The definitive biography of one of the most influential surrealists and a quintessential modernist. Figure-painter, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, and collagist, Ray was born Emmanuel Radnitsky in Brooklyn. This book traces his American upbringing and his departure for Europe plus his work in painting, sculpture, photography, and filmmaking...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Looks at the Aztec civilization of Mexico, describes the role and characteristics of their deity Quetzalcoatl, and discusses the influence of the myth of the plumed serpent (view table of contents)

Discusses the plot, themes, style, and point of view of A Separate Peace and provides advice on writing term papers and preparing for tests on the novel