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Discusses the personalities and events involved in the research, development and detonation of the atomic bombs built by the United States in the 1940s.

Examines the history, current developments, future, and ethical ramifications of cloning, recombinant DNA, and gene therapy.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, food, defenses, relatives, and extinction of the Triceratops.

"A rational, readable armchair excursion to the world's most fascinating places: Atlantis, Lemuria, Camelot, Stonehenge, and others ..."--Cover.

How information technology has replaced the work culture of paternalism and standardization with one of isolation and insecurity.

Presents the stories behind and discusses the validity of such famous curses as those associated with King Tut's tomb and the Hope diamond.

Focuses on the personalities and historical events which shaped the civilization of ancient Greece, from the story of the Trojan War to the conquests of Alexander the Great.

Briefly describes how this dinosaur looked, what it ate, where it lived, and how scientists learned about it.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, food, defenses, relatives, and extinction of the small but fierce meateating dinosaur that lived in prehistoric times.