Most Popular Books by Hal Marcovitz

On July 8, 1776, the bell in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia began to ring, letting the citizens know that an important announcement was about to take place. It was the reading of the Declaration of Independence, a statement by representatives of the 13 American colonies that they would no longer be subject to the rule of the British king. Since then, the Liberty Bell, with its famous crack, has been a symbol of American freedom and patriotism.

Few elections in American history have featured the divisive politics and caustic rhetoric that dominated the 2020 election for the American presidency. Throughout the year, Americans saw the incumbent president impeached, heard allegations that the election was rigged and, finally, witnessed an assault on the US Capitol by demonstrators angered by the outcome of the election. Turmoil in America: The 2020 Election will examine these issues and explore how one of the country's most significant democratic institutions endured the challenges posed by the 2020 presidential campaign.

Presents the life of one of England's best-known figures in the exploration and colonization of North America, including the establishment of the Jamestown colony.

3D printers are already being used to create clothing, cars, houses, and even human organs. Huge changes in manufacturing, medicine, transportation, architecture, and other areas of modern life are likely to take place as a result of advances in 3D printing.

Surveys show that half the Internet users in America spend at least part of each day searching for information online. Search has become such an important part of people's lives that many can't imagine what life would be like without access to Google. Not all information found on the Internet is accurate or objective, though, meaning that Internet browsers must find ways to assess the quality of the information they find online.

On January 1, 1892, Ellis Island Immigration Center opened in New York Harbor. The first people processed were Europeans who had come to America on ships Nevada, City of Paris, and Victoria. By the time Ellis Island was closed in 1954, more than 12 million immigrants had walked through its gates to make a fresh start in the United States.

Graffiti is largely illegal in most American communities, but that hasn't stopped street artists from rendering large and very public demonstrations of exquisite art. Some graffiti artists, among them Shepard Fairey, Jim Clay Harper, Danielle Bremner, and the mysterious British artist Banksy have become world famous. The Art of Graffiti discusses what today's artists are doing, how they attract a following, and what they are saying through their artwork.

Over the past few decades, landmark legal cases, medical discoveries, and movies and television shows have helped increase acceptance of homosexuality in American culture. Young peoples opinions have played an important part in this growing tolerance. Studies show that more than 60 percent of young adults consider homosexuality acceptable. This volume will examine teen attitudes toward homosexuality, issues such as gay marriage and civil unions, and the experiences of gay teens.

Life in Nazi Germany represented one of the darkest chapters in human history as the regime of Adolf Hitler took dictatorial control while leading the country into war. Among the topics discussed in this social history are the powers of the Gestapo, which arrested and tortured ordinary citizens, domination of the news media by Hitler's propaganda machine, the schooling of young people in Nazi ideology, and the persecution of the Jews who were stripped of their citizenship and property and eventually shipped off to Hitler's notorious death camps.

Each title will cover a specific controversial topic in a narrative format. The primary focus will be on exploring all the varying and contrasting perspectives of the issue in a balanced and insightful way.

Once used for just very special effects, computer animation now leads the film industry as a trusted technique, with full-length features wowing audiences of children and adults alike. Effects that would normally take thousands of hours by hand illustration are refined and sped up exponentially by computers. This colorful book surveys the history of computer animation, examines whether it is art or science, and provides a fun look into what its future is.

Series provides a clear, insightful discussion of the issues, integrating facts and a variety of contrasting opinions for a solid, balanced perspective. Narratives include personal accounts and direct quotes from academic and professional experts, advocacy groups, politicians, and others. This handbook focuses on video games.

"Members of the media can provide vastly different views of the same event. biased viewpoints have become a routine part of how the media reports the news in America. Readers of daily newspapers as well. As consumers who receive their news through radio or TV broadcasts and those who rely on the internet for their news can certainly find straight reporting in those sources. But biased coverage of the news is ever-present as well, providing consumers with the challenge of finding truth in the flood of daily news coverage"--

Discusses the issues surrounding offshore oil drilling.

An introduction to Nancy Pelosi, a U.S. congresswoman from California who has served as minority whip.

Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States; in a recent study by the Gallup Youth Survey, 47 percent of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 said they know someone who has tried to take their own lives. This volume examines the cause of teenage suicide and explores such issues as teens and guns as well as suicide rates among minorities.

Tells the story of 50 Cent, the rap musician.