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Captain Anne Donovan's field hospital in NhaTrang, Vietnam, treats many wounded soldiers, but when one of her patients is somebody she recognizes, her emotions threaten to overwhelm her.

Examines the history of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the part of the government responsible for reducing America's vulnerability to terrorism, introduces important people in homeland security, explains how the department works, and discusses its role in the twenty-first century.

"Presents information regarding African American involvement in United States Civil War of 1861 to 1865, including background information, key events throughout the war, the aftermath of the war, and important people and groups.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the African American civil rights attorney who became a prominent Supreme Court Justice.

Presents essays on 281 alphabetically arranged court cases that show how the Bill of Rights has been defined and extended up to June of 2001, and also contains reference tools including a table of the justices' notable stances, a time line, a glossary, and a bibliography.

Chronicles the making of the United States Constitution and examines the men who created the document.

His name wasn't Chester Nez. That was the English name he was assigned in kindergarten.

At the height of World War II, a small group of Jews who were American citizens, having themselves barely escaped the Nazi regime, did the unthinkable: they went back and took on a perilous covert mission to strike at the Third Reich behind enemy lines.

Brandon Webb's experiences in the world's most elite sniper corps are chronicled from his grueling years of training in Naval Special Operations, to his combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan.

A memoir from a SEAL and medic in which he explores his 25-year career in dangerous combat missions and the post-traumatic stress disorder that developed at home.

Explains what life is like on a marine base, from the barracks to morning exercises.

Examines the history, meaning, and influence of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, and explores gun control laws, political violence, and the use of guns in both early and modern America.

Examines the history and meaning of the Seventh Amendment of the United States Constitution and explores modern interpretations of the right to a jury trial.

This book introduces Joe Biden, revealing information about his early life, inspirations, and his political achievement as the 47th Vice President of the United States.

Explores the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence. Features color illustrations and a glossary of terms.