At a time when much of the United States was still racially segregated, Jackie Robinson smashed the color barrier to become the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. Born in More →

In 1534, Jacques Cartier departed from St. Malo, France, on a mission to discover the Northwest Passage. While he did not find this elusive sea route, Cartier's expeditions set up a new era… More →

While early explorers either sailed the seas or trekked overland, 20th century explorer Jacques Cousteau's territory of discovery was underwater. This exciting new book details the… More →

Jaguar is one of the most highly revered makers of high-performance and sports cars. The year 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name. This exciting title traces the history behind More →

Jamaica has given the world reggae music and the Rastafarian religion. Jamaica the culture describes how this small Caribbean island has come to influence world culture through its religions, More →

Described in tourist brochures as a land of white sand beaches, sun, and surf, Jamaica is also a mountainous island with green forests, trickling streams, and modern cities. Beautiful color… More →

James Baldwin was an author, social critic, and activist known for his deep understanding of race and class in the United States. This book introduces readers to his speech from a 1965 debate More →

In the 1700s, the voyages of British Captain James Cook shed light on what life was really like in the uncharted Pacific. Hired to seek an undiscovered continent known by astronomers and… More →

Spectacular new photographs highlight this new edition of Japan: The Culture. Fascinating aspects of Japanese theater, festivals, and fine arts are explained in clear, concise text. More →

This revised and beautifully designed new edition covers every aspect of Japan's geography, natural resources, agriculture, and landforms. Updated photographs and information on topics such… More →