Cath Senker

Judaism is a religion with a deep history. Readers of this engaging book learn all about what it means to be part of the Jewish faith. They'll also learn about the fascinating stories behind the many traditions, celebrations, and ceremonies involved in the religion. Informative text is arranged in manageable sections and correlates closely with colorful photographs, ensuring a strong understanding of the content. This stimulating volume is a key resource...

A Muslim Life explores what it means to be a Muslim, from prayer and visits to the mosque, through christening and wedding ceremonies, to the joy of Id celebrations and the Hajj.

"Christianity is a faith rich in celebrations, ceremonies, and traditions. Readers of this informative volume learn about what it means to be a follower of Christianity today. They also discover the many stories and beliefs that the Christian faith is rooted in. Vibrant photographs correlate closely with the engaging text, allowing for a greater understanding of the content. The unique page layout presents information in accessible sections, allowing...

The climate in a region affects all aspects of life. This book look at the features of desert climate zones. It explores the characteristics of the land and weather in the desert, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in that climate zone. The effects of climate change and other developments in the region are also covered.

Explores the characteristics of land and weather in polar climates, and how plants, animals and people have adapted to life in polar regions, covering the effects of climate change and other developments.

For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions. In this beautifully illustrated book, Cath Senker delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy and its host of kings, queens and pretenders. There have been benevolent rulers, violent ones,...

"In the 1960s, a woman s place was seen as being in the home. She even found it hard to make a big purchase if a man wasn t with her. African-American women faced racism daily and were given low-paid, exhausting jobs. It was time for women to stand up for equal rights and equal pay. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Betty Freidan protested at the Miss America pageant against judging...

Discusses the controversies regarding privacy and surveillance, including the ethical aspects of electronic surveillance of citizens by the government, security of identity over the Internet, and students under surveillance at schools.

Presents an overview of the situation between North Korea and South Korea, providing a background history of the conflict and reviewing the issues of economics, political power, human rights, and the prospects for peace.