Overview :In this remarkable work, Terry Alford tells the story of Abd al Rahman Ibrahima, a Muslim slave who, in 1807, was recognized by an Irish shi... Read More
Overview :With a single shot from a pistol small enough to conceal in his hand, John Wilkes Booth catapulted into history on the night of April 14, 18... Read More
Overview :In the 1820s, two families, unknown to each other, worked on farms in the American wilderness. It seemed unlikely that the families would ev... Read More
Overview :Modern science and technology, from materials science to integrated circuit development, is directed toward the nanoscale. From thin films t... Read More