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American Culture: An Anthology brings together primary texts from 1600 to the present day to provide a comprehensive introduction to American culture. The 130 texts are taken from sources such as political addresses, articles, interviews, oral histories, songs and advertisements. The documents throughout the volume are quite short, typically three or four pages and are organized into 13 sections. Each section is organized chronologically and begins with a 2-3 page introduction of relevant issues and debates. A highly recommended title! The book provides:

This work maps out the history, beliefs, influence and interactions of the world's religions:

The world's religions have emerged as one of the great geopolitical forces shaping our lives. Understanding these beliefs is crucial to understanding ethnic tension and the clash of cultures as well as being fundamental to world peace. Even where people have moved away from formal religious practices, the legacies of traditional beliefs continue to inform their sense of self, and their values and customs. This atlas maps the current impact of major religions and their divisions. It shows country by country how religions spread their influence through broadcasting, missionary work, schooling and banking; how they relate to government, laws and world hunger; and the role they play in wars. It traces the emergence of new religious movements, the survival of traditional beliefs, and the presence of atheism and agnosticism. It also maps the origins of each of the major religions as well as their heartlands and the sacred places of the world. For essential background, there is also a table on the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and Taoism. Authors: Joanne O’Brien and Martin Palmer (advisers to the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture, WWF, the World Bank, the World Council of Churches and UNESCO).

Contents: Introduction • Part I: Beginnings • Part II: Beliefs • Part III: Structures • Part IV: Conflicts And Tensions • Part V: Contemporary Challenges • Part VI: The Heartlands • Part VII: World Table • Index

Level: Library/Interdisciplinary projects at all level of the gymnasium

Buddhism (from the Atlas)

World events continue to reveal the importance of understanding how women live across continents and cultures:

Using maps, text, and other graphics this eye-opening book employs up-to-the-minute research and data to show what shifts have occurred in the ten years since the first edition was published — the strides made by women and the distance still to be travelled. She explores the current status of women in relation to key issues including: equality; women at works; the culture of beauty; women in the global economy; women's health; feminism; household trends; lesbian rights; domestic violence; women in government; and motherhood. Author: Joni Seager.

Contents: 40 chapters in seven parts: I: Women in the World • II: Families • III: Birthrights • IV: Body Politics • V: Work • VI: To Have and Have Not • VII: Power • World Tables • Sources, Index.

Level: Library/Interdisciplinary projects at all level of the gymnasium

This impressive book was published to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the start of the Cold War. It is a graphic account of this long-running global drama, which encompassed moments of high tension, such as the Berlin Crisis of 1961, the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and the nuclear alerts of 1973 and 1983. At times the world stood on the brink of nuclear Armageddon, but these dangerous moments all ended with both sides drawing back, until the long confrontation ended peacefully. Written by a leading American defence analyst, Dr Norman Friedman, and including a DVD of several classic US public information films from the era, The Cold War Experience contains 30 facsimile items of memorabilia (where necessary translated into English at the end of the book) in special pockets. Re-live history by examining maps, diaries, letters and other items which, up till now, have remained filed or exhibited in the Imperial War Museum and other museum collections in Northern Europe and America.
Contents: Introduction; A Failed Peace; The Iron Curtain; The Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO; The Berlin Airlift; China and De-Colonization; McCarthyism; Korea: The Cold War Becomes a Military Struggle; Why The War Never Became Hot: The Bomb; Explosions in Europe: Poland & the GDR Uprising; Explosions in Europe: The Hungarian Uprising; Secret Services: East; Secret Services: West; Missiles, Sputnik, and the H-Bomb; Cuba: Bay of Pigs; The Berlin Wall; Cuban Missile Crisis; Vietnam; The Prague Spring; Detente: The Peak of Soviet Power; Afghanistan; Dissidents; Poland; President Reagan's Offensive; Living with the Bomb; Gorbachev: A Man to Do Business With; The Wall Comes Down; Revolutions in Eastern Europe; Fall of the Soviet Union; Index/memorabilia translations.
A magnificent large-format boxed hardback.
Level: Gymnasiet etc./A teacher's resource for use in projects on the The Cold War, for instance co-operation with History–Danish–Russian/Library/Depot

A detailed, highly illustrated world history for young people. It spans every continent and era,  from the time when humans first walked on the Earth to the present day. Excellent if you are looking for a couple of pages of condensed, illustrated information about Africa 1800-1850, The Industrial Revolution, World War I, The End of Communism etc.  Large format. (400 pages)
Level: Interdisciplinary projects, especially at 9.-10. kl. level or the start of the gymnasium

What is the United Nations? What are its component parts and how do they operate? Who owns the organisation and to whom is it accountable? What are its true capabilities? The No-Nonsense Guide to the United Nations conveys the complexity of the UN, assesses its record, and considers options for reform. This is the first book to distil the entire history of the United Nations into one accessible volume. It includes the UN’s creation and early history; how it is structured and whether it is well constituted in its functions; relief, development and law. It also considers possibilities for reform to make it more democratic, effective and fit for purpose. Throughout the book, there is a particular focus on the core questions: how much can it do if its members are unwilling to provide the necessary resources, mechanisms, and mandate? It spends considerable resources on conducting global studies, conferences and reports but what actually does this international outpouring of words achieve? Is the UN just a vast talking shop? Author: Maggie Black. (160 pages)
Level: Library/Depot/Gymnasium

Contents: Foreword by Sir Jeremy Greenstock; Introduction; 1. Great expectations; 2. Ending the scourge of war; 3. Rescue and relief; 4. UN development assistance: good, bad or indifferent?; 5. Human rights: the law and the prophets; 6. Protecting and managing the global commons; 7. The future: what chances of UN reform; List of bodies within the UN system; Index.

The Oxford Companion to Black British History is an essential resource for understanding the long history of black people in the British Isles, from African auxiliaries stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the 2nd century AD to Mary Seacole, the “Black Florence Nightingale”, Walter Tull, footballer and First World War officer ... and our own day. 400+ articles consider key concepts such as Racism, Emancipation, and Reparations; historical events; literature; music; organizations; leading figures; publications; politics; religion; slavery and much more. This book provides a fine overview of the black presence in Britain and its contribution to British society. Hardback (562 pages)
Contents: Introduction; Editors, Advisory Editors, and Contributors; Note to the Reader; Thematic Contents List; A-Z entries; Timeline; Select Bibliography
Level: Library/Depot (partnership with: Historie)