Learn about the people and places of Germany.

This book discusses the history, physical landscapes, economy, and culture of the Republic of Georgia.

Since Fidel Castro staged a coup half a century ago and assumed power of Cuba in 1959, the United States has been obsessed with this small island nation, only 90 miles south of the Florida Keys. America's fixation on Cuba has only grown due to the large waves of Cuban immigrants and Castro's larger-than-life persona. Today, the Cuban exile community within the United States has grown so powerful that they have played a major role in American politics for decades. But because of the country's isolation, the island and its people have remained a mystery. Cuba is among the most literate countries in Latin America, with a literacy rate of 99.8 percent. Its healthcare system compares favorably with those in developed nations, and life expectancy ranks third in the Americas, behind only Canada and Chile, and ahead of the United States. In 2006, Castro transferred powers over to his brother, Raul, who has promised to remove some of the restrictions that have limited the average Cuban's daily life. This revised edition of Cuba takes readers through the country's storied history, its people, and what the future holds for this island nation.

This eBook introduces readers to the geography of Europe, covering the culture region as a whole rather than individual countries. The volume emphasizes the region's people and their various ways of life, considering how they have adapted to, used, and changed the natural environments in which they live. Like other titles in the 10-volume Modern World Cultures set, Europe, Second Edition explores the geographical features, climate, and ecosystems; population, settlement, and culture; and the history and economy of the region at hand. Also covered are the region’s diversity, challenges, and prospects. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, glossary, and further readings, these accessible titles offer an ideal starting point for research on the culture regions of the world.

This eBook introduces readers to the geography of Russia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, covering the culture region as a whole rather than individual countries. The volume emphasizes the region's people and their various ways of life, considering how they have adapted to, used, and changed the natural environments in which they live. Like other titles in the 10-volume Modern World Cultures set, Russia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, Second Edition explores the geographical features, climate, and ecosystems; population, settlement, and culture; and the history and economy of the region at hand. Also covered are the region’s diversity, challenges, and prospects. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, glossary, and further readings, these accessible titles offer an ideal starting point for research on the culture regions of the world.

Introduces middle school readers to the issues that affect the global society. Combining geography, history, science, social studies, and economics, this title examines the topics and their importance to the United States and to the world. It shows how the policies and actions of a particular group or region affect others.

Greece is known for the beauty of its location on the Mediterranean Sea and the ruins of early Greek culture. These features make tourism the mainstay of its economy.

Italy is a country of contrasts. Today, in nearly every respect it is a modern country, yet reminders of the past are visible everywhere. The people are as proud of their glorious past achievements as they are of their contemporary society. Past and present, old and new, quaint and modern-these contrasts will guide this introduction to Italian history and culture. Today, the country is politically interwoven with the European Union and is closely linked to the world at large. Tourist destinations such as Venice, Florence, and Rome are not just "Italian cities," they are world cities. Travel and tourism help to foster global understanding and to diminish Italians' fear that they will lose their traditions. Furthermore, in recent years Italy has become a land of economic opportunity that is attracting waves of immigrants seeking better lives. The future seems brighter than ever for this European country so steeped in history. Book jacket.

In a useful reference on the geography of Europe, students can find information about the economic, social, and political influences that affect the world around them as it relates to this diverse region. On both a local and global scale, Europe explores the cultural divide between Eastern and Western Europe. Although Eastern Europe, encompassing the former Soviet countries, has typically been known to shun ideas of democracy and freedom, the difference between it and Western Europe has become more economic than political in recent years. Some of these differences are political, ethnic, religious, and demographic in nature and lend variation to a culture that might otherwise be perceived as homogeneous. In this one-volume reference, students and teachers of geography will come to know Europe, from the inside out.