Wednesday, February 6, 2008

New Nonfiction Books

Coretta Scott King - Laura Hamilton Waxman
A brief biography of Coretta Scott King, wife of slain civil right's leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.

From Sea to Shining Sea: Americans Move West 1846-1860
- Sheila Nelson
Examines the westward expansion and Manifest Destiny, and discusses the Mexican War, Oregon Trail, Transcontinental Railroad, and conflicts with Native Americans.

Lebanon's Hezbollah - Ann Byers
Recounts the historical origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks of the Hezbollah terrorist group, including information on their present activities, possible future course of action, and counter-terrorism efforts directed against them.

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