http://www.america.govpublications/books/books-top.html.rss http://www.america.gov1.1 MB In all civilized nations, attempts are made to defi ne and buttress human rights. The core of the concept is the same everywhere: Human rights are the rights that one has simply because one is human. They are universal and equal. Human rights are also inalienable. They may be suspended, rightly or wrongly, at various places and times, but the idea of inherent rights cannot be taken away. One can no more lose these rights than one can stop being a human being. http://www.america.gov1.1 MB Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:05:44 -0400 http://www.america.govNot available Presents 15 essays by a diverse group of contemporary American writers, poets, essayists, and intellectuals, on how being an American has affected their decision to write and what they have written during successful careers. Their meditations illuminate in an interesting way certain American values — freedom, diversity, democracy, in the context of individual development. Frequently, for this group of writers, the sense of home means an immigrant culture, with a parent or grandparent from another land; however, the central concept for many of these authors, no matter what their backgrounds, is "possibility," both in personal and creative terms. http://www.america.govNot available Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:33:21 -0400 http://www.america.gov1.01 MB Democracy in Brief gives a concise account of the intellectual origins, history, and basic values of democratic systems of government. The book touches on topics such as rights and responsibilities of citizens, free and fair elections, the rule of law, the role of a written constitution, separation of powers, a free media, the role of parties and interest groups, military-civilian relations and democratic culture. http://www.america.gov1.01 MB Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:39:51 -0400 http://www.america.gov1.8 MB Rachel Carson was a quiet woman who stirred extraordinary controversy that persists decades after her death. Her 1962 book Silent Spring brought worldwide attention to the harm to human health and the environment wrought by mishandling of a powerful pesticide, fomenting the environmental movement. In the 100th anniversary year of Carson's birth, this publication examines how occasionally in history a book with a powerful idea can bring about peaceful but dramatic change in a democratic society. http://www.america.gov1.8 MB Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:21:18 -0400 http://www.america.gov5.35 MB This Outline covers the history and organization of the federal and state judicial systems; the criminal and civil court processes; the background, qualifications, and selection of federal judges; the role of other participants (lawyers, defendants, interest groups) in the judicial process; and the implementation and impact of judicial policies. http://www.america.gov5.35 MB Fri, 30 May 2008 11:28:17 -0400 http://www.america.gov4.38 MB Essays by government, academic, and industry experts introduce intellectual property rights issues and key concepts -- patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and new forms of IP. Articles also explain why countries need effective intellectual property systems, and what governments in each region are doing to enforce IPR. Includes a glossary of IP terms, a list of print and Internet IP resources, and a separate resource list for children and young adults. http://www.america.gov4.38 MB Fri, 23 May 2008 16:27:41 -0400 http://www.america.gov4.0 MB The Outline of American literature, newly revised, traces the paths of American narrative, fiction, poetry and drama as they move from pre-colonial times into the present, through such literary movements as romanticism, realism and experimentation. http://www.america.gov4.0 MB Fri, 23 May 2008 12:54:14 -0400 http://www.america.gov1.7 MB Thurgood Marshall stands as one of the great American heroes of the 20th century: He was the attorney who ended legal segregation in the United States with his victory in the Brown v. Board of Education case, and the U.S. Supreme Court justice who championed expanded rights for every individual American -- minorities, women, and immigrants, among many others. http://www.america.gov1.7 MB Fri, 16 May 2008 14:47:48 -0400 http://www.america.gov2 MB This collection chronicles how 21 notable American women broke new ground, some by championing equal rights for all and others by their accomplishments in fields such as government, literature, and even in war. http://www.america.gov2 MB Fri, 09 May 2008 10:40:01 -0400 http://www.america.gov668 KB This publication includes plenty of facts and statistics about the United States -- its government, geography, environment, sports and entertainment, the economy and employment, education, transportation, and population. http://www.america.gov668 KB Thu, 08 May 2008 08:19:08 -0400 http://www.america.gov814 KB This handbook covers the ins and outs of what every professional journalist should know — from how to research, write, and edit a story to how to write headlines, choose graphics, and select quotes and sound bites. Print, radio, TV, and Web-based or online journalism forms are discussed in detail, as well as the skills required in beat reporting. http://www.america.gov814 KB Fri, 02 May 2008 08:17:56 -0400 http://www.america.gov474 KB USA Literature in Brief pinpoints and describes the contributions to American literature of some of the best-recognized American poets, novelists, philosophers and dramatists from pre-Colonial days through the present. Major literary figures are discussed in detail, as are their major works. Brief discussions of cultural periods and movements such as romanticism, modernism, and transcendentalism put individuals in context and lend perspective. This condensed version of Outline of American Literature highlights major achievers and important works in the canon. http://www.america.gov474 KB Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:11:21 -0400 http://www.america.gov717 KB A background guide to the entire U.S. electoral system, from federal, state, local, and primary elections to related topics such as polling and the role of the parties and the media. http://www.america.gov717 KB Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:57:27 -0400 http://www.america.gov3.55 MB Historians on America is a series of individual essays that selects specific moments, decisions, and intellectual or legislative or legal developments and explains how they altered the course of U.S. history. The book consists of 11 separate essays by major historians, ranging from The Trial of John Peter Zenger in 1735 to The Immigration Act of 1965. http://www.america.gov3.55 MB Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:25:00 -0400 http://www.america.gov3.75 MB This mini-publication discusses the factors that make the U.S. economy the world's most productive, competitive, and influential. It focuses on workers and productivity, small and large business, the service economy, goods and services, the role of government, and the concept of "creative destruction," the process where jobs, companies, entire industries come and go because of their success or failure in the marketplace. USA Economy in Brief includes colorful charts to illustrate, for instance, U.S. annual exports and imports and the U.S. trade deficit. http://www.america.gov3.75 MB Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:07:52 -0400 http://www.america.gov1.5 MB This illustrated publication includes the complete text of the U.S. Constitution (preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments), as well an updated introduction and explanatory notes by J.W. Peltason, author of Understanding the Constitution and Government by the People. The introduction includes sections explaining how the Constitution set up the U.S. federal system, the background to the Constitutional Convention and how the participants arrived at a final version of the document, its ratification, and sections on the call for a Bill of Rights and the need for additional amendments over the years. http://www.america.gov1.5 MB Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:21:10 -0400 http://www.america.gov4.37 MB A chronological look at how the United States took shape -- from its origins as an obscure set of colonies on the Atlantic coast a little more than 200 years ago into what one political analyst today calls "the first universal nation." This fully illustrated edition has been completely revised and updated by Alonzo L. Hamby, Distinguished Professor of History at Ohio University. http://www.america.gov4.37 MB Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:25:56 -0400 http://www.america.gov988 KB The career of Edward R. Murrow, the eminent broadcast journalist, is discussed in this publication as an example of the essential role the free press plays in a democratic society. With his reports from London during World War II and his exposé of Senator McCarthy's anti-Communist campaign in the 1950s, Murrow showed how a fearless reporter can use journalistic skills in the public's service in times of crisis. http://www.america.gov988 KB Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:53:57 -0400 http://www.america.govNot available Economists and business people differ in their definitions of entrepreneurship. Most, however, agree that entrepreneurship is vital for stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities in all societies. This is particularly true in the developing world, where successful small businesses are the primary engines of job creation and poverty reduction. This page introduces the first eight of what eventually will be a series of 21 one-page primers on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. It discusses the essentials for building and running a business from the planning stages to marketing a product. http://www.america.govNot available Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:33:39 -0400 http://www.america.govNot available A how-to publication for government leaders and public information officials who want to create an effective mechanism of communication between the media and the government. This handbook offers practical advice based on the significant professional experience of author Marguerite Hoxie Sullivan and other top-level U.S. government spokespersons. http://www.america.govNot available Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:20:18 -0400 http://www.america.gov2 MB The first title in the new "In Brief" series, this publication summarizes in a few thousand words the history of how the United States was founded and the forces and events that shaped the dynamic and varied country that it has become today. http://www.america.gov2 MB Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:46:51 -0400 http://www.america.govNot Available Regional Landscapes of the United States By Stephen S. Birdsall and John Florin This publication considers the physical environment of the United States — landforms, climate, soils, and vegetation — in terms of its impact on the country's cultural, regional, and political development. http://www.america.govNot Available Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:20:58 -0400 http://www.america.govNot Available Explains fundamental principles that contribute to making a democratic government work effectively. This series of one-page primers provides the reader with a concise definition of democracy and expands on supporting elements such as good governance and the rights and responsibilities of people living in democracies. http://www.america.govNot Available Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:59:12 -0400