College: 170 books

The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing...

“Maus” by Art Spiegelman was first published as a serial between 1980 and 1991. It was finally published as a complete graphic novel. It was the first graphic novel to have won a Pulitzer Prize in 1992.The novel presents the author interviewing his father, a Holocaust survivor, about his...

Molecular Biology, Second Edition, examines the basic concepts of molecular biology while incorporating primary literature from today’s leading researchers. This updated edition includes Focuses on Relevant Research sections that integrate primary literature from Cell Press and focus on helping...

Molecular Biology: Academic Cell Update Edition Study Guide aims to help students get a better grasp of important concepts in Molecular Biology: Academic Cell Update. Each of the chapters in this study guide contains a summary that lets students see the bigger picture, that is, how all the techniques...

Although the story is focused on Silas, an individual, the role of the society is also significant. The theme of the individual versus the community is quite significant in the novel. Silas is the title character, but the story is very much about the community of Raveloe in which Silas lives. A...

World literature remains incomplete without mentioning the works of the Great Russian writer Anton Chekhov. His short stories are considered to be some of the most widely read works all over the world; however, he was also a playwright of great repute. Several of his plays have enthralled audiences...

The protagonist and the narrator of the book, John Howard Griffin, is a middle aged white man. He lives in Mansfield, Texas in 1959. Griffin wants to understand what difficulties the blacks face in the United States. He is totally committed to the cause of racial justice. He is quite frustrated...

The play revolves around the title character Major Barbara, who happens to be an officer of the Salvation Army. Her full name is Major Barbara Undershaft.She is shocked and disillusioned when she finds out that her Christian denomination has accepted money from an armament manufacturer, her...

“Cover Her Face” was the first novel written by P. D. James. It is a crime novel. The book was first published in 1962. The story revolves around the investigations done by detective Adam Dalgliesh. He loves writing poetry. The detective happens to be investigating the death of a...

It is generally said that the women in Pakistan do not enjoy the rights and status which they deserve like the women in most of the countries in the other parts of the world, but it is not so. The modern Pakistani women enjoy a better status than most Muslim women in any other part of the world. The...

“Sons and Lovers” is considered as one of the best novels written by D. H. Lawrence. The book was first published in 1913. It was highly successful, and even today it is included in some of the best English novels ever written. The book was included in the list of The Modern Library...

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams is a Four Act play. It was first enacted in 1955. The play was produced by the Playwrights’ Company.It is known as one of the best known plays written by Tennessee Williams, and it is also said to be the author’s favourite.The play...

This is the standard reference work for general damages in personal injury claims, and essential reading for all those involved in the area of personal injury. The Guidelines are designed to provide a clear and logical framework for the assessment of general damages while leaving the discretion of...

The Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages are designed to provide a clear and logical framework for the assessment of damages in personal injury cases. The first edition of this title was regarded as a landmark in personal injury practice. Each succeeding issue has built on this reputation...