Pines and Plains Libraries

Critiques 12 American history textbooks arguing that they contain misinformation, fail to connect present issues with past events, and lack suspense and drama. Retells events in American history to combat these problems.

"Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Math is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. Covering more than 80 key mathematical theories from prime numbers and matrices to logarithms and quadratic equations, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before. Organized by major themes - number theory and systems; algebra, arithmetic,...

The story of America's past has been hijacked by liberal historians who describe a country built on racism, sexism, and greed. For the past forty years, these so-called intellectuals have defended their position by claiming to speak for the disenfranchised masses while undermining the truly great achievements of American's patriots, founders, and heroes. This book corrects those doctrinaire biases and reexamines American's discovery, founding and...

How Things Work uses familiar objects to introduce basic physics concepts, demonstrating the excitement and relevance to professionals in a variety of technical fields. Because its structure is defined by real-life examples, this book explores concepts as they're needed and then revisits them later on when they reappear in other objects. It integrates case studies throughout the chapters to easily convey an understanding and appreciation for physics....

German is introduced to kids in a truly enjoyable way. Filled with 3-D animated characters, lively songs, and interactive games, kids are taught basic conversational German within the context of a children's birthday party. Includes learning book.

This book began as an attempt to bring more life to the reading and learning of history. As practicing historians, we have been troubled by a growing disinterest in or even animosity toward the study of the past. How is it that when we and other historians have found so much that excites curiosity, other people find history irrelevant and boring? Perhaps, we thought, if lay readers and students understood better how historians go about their work...