Published for over a decade, this resource guide continues to be a successful, sought-after resource, providing valuable information to professionals, families, and individuals in the learning disabilities community. This edition brings together up-to-date information on LD resources, new introductory articles, and more No Child Left Behind data.

A wealth of information, now in one sourcebook. Completely updated, this edition contains more information than ever before, including a new section on disability groups, from blind & deaf to dexterity to speech and language, and offers thousands of new entries, enhancements to existing entries, and access to the latest products and services.

Julius Caesar is one of William Shakespeare's most famous and important plays, and one of the most frequently taught. This volume examines the play from many different perspectives, including historical, aesthetic, and comparative points of view, among others, to add to the ongoing lively conversation the play has always stimulated.

Examines supernatural literature from historical, philosophical, sociological, and other perspectives while also paying close attention to the artistic effectiveness of supernatural writings, the ways such writings have influenced other media (especially films); the reception accorded, over the centuries, to supernatural fictions; and more.

Devoted to Solomon Northup’s 1853 oral memoir (put into writing by David Wilson), this volume explores the book from numerous perspectives, including those of race, class, history, biography, psychology, and sociology.

Explores the development of witch-hunts in the New World from early incidents in Connecticut to the major events in Salem as well as precedents in Europe and later cultural reverberations like hysteria over perceived Satanic ritual abuse in the 1980s. Examines historical accounts, book excerpts, court cases, religious doctrines, petitions and more.

The term “Watergate” has become synonymous with political corruption, intrigue and scandal. This volume explores the development of the scandal, its exposure and aftermath, and lingering effect on American politics. Examines articles, committee transcripts, legislative debates, speeches, historical accounts, court cases, and more.