Product Description: The American Century: 1963-1989, the watershed of Vietnam, the New Conservatism--and beyond . . .The "noble cause" of Vietnam was the longest war in America's history, the most unpopular war, and the first modern war America lost...read more

An overview of the people and events of the twentieth century follows America's rise to political and cultural preeminence.

A survey of the major news stories includes discussions of World War II, the Russian Revolution, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the sinking of the Titanic

Tells how to select boots, skis, bindings, and clothing, demonstrates basic skiing techniques and recommends practice exercises

Memorable moments in world history are frozen in time and captured by photojournalists in a collection of award-winning World Press photographs from the past twenty-five years