New Releases by James M. Deem

This absorbing and captivating nonfiction account (with never-before-published photographs) offers readers an in-depth anthropological and historical look into the lives of those who suffered and survived Breendonk concentration camp during the Holocaust of World War II.

Verhalen van oud-gevangenen die vast hebben gezeten in het Duitse Auffanglager fort Breendonk in België tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog.

When a centuries-old skeleton is unearthed, scientists rely on specialized artists to reconstruct a forgotten face of the past.

Recounts the discovery of the oldest human mummy in the 1990s by two mountain climbers on the Austrian border. This book reveals how glaciers, hulking masses of moving ice, are now offering up many secrets from the past.

Looks at the history of the Mexican-American war through the letters, diaries, newspaper accounts, songs, speeches and literature from the time.

Examines different individuals who were in the Revolutionary War using primary sources including newspaper accounts, songs, speeches, and poetry.

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Julian Drew, attempting to cope with the recent death of his mother and an abusive step-mother, writes in a code in three notebooks in which he documents his changing life in code.

Describes the immagration of the Salvadoran people, their customs, history, economy, and their contributions to American culture.

Vikings have usually been portrayed as violent warriors but archaeological evidence paints a more complete picture.

A biography of the thirteenth president of the United States, including his accomplishment of the Compromise of 1850, which helped delay the Civil War by ten years. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Millard Fillmore.

Traces the life of the twelfth president of the United States, who rose to prominence from a distinguished military career. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Zachary Taylor.

Describes the discovery of bog bodies in northern Europe and the evidence which their remains reveal about themselves and the civilizations in which they lived.

Explores the fascinating details of mummies by discussing how they lived, how they died and what can be learned from them.

Explores the myths and facts about extrasensory perception, or ESP, relates the experiences of telepathic persons, and explains how to develop your own ESP.

After their mother dies in a plane crash, ten-year-old Christina and her twin brother move with their father to a seemingly haunted house in a strange neighborhood.

Discusses what treasure is and how to go about finding it.

Discusses the characteristics of UFOs with descriptions of sightings and tells how to become a UFOlogist.

Tells about real people who claim to have experienced time travel and presents some ideas on how you can make such a journey.

Includes accounts of people who have studied, investigated, or experienced ghostly activity.

Discusses the characteristics of ghosts with descriptions of sightings and instructions for becoming a ghost detective.