In this book, cultural historian Harlan Lebo looks back at the first Moon landing, Manson family murders, Woodstock, and the birth of the Internet to tell the story of how each event shaped the nation and how we perceive ourselves.

This book offers a comprehensive view of the 100 most significant films ever produced in Bollywood. Each entry includes cast and crew information, language, date of release, a short description of the film's plot, and most significantly, the importance of the film in the Indian canon.

A discussion of the 100 most significant animated features produced in the U.S. and the U.K. Each entry includes a synopsis, production history, a summary of the critical response, commentary on the writing, animation, background art, music and/or songs, the voice actors in addition to influence, and so much more.

In this book, Martin Gitlin has ranked the 100 greatest American athletes across all sports, from football and baseball to the decathlon and skateboarding. Taken into consideration are the athletes' achievements, mental toughness, versatility, athleticism, and overall impact on their sport.

This book considers the greatest film scores produced over a span of more than 80 years. Each entry includes background information about the film, biographical information about the composer, a concise analysis of the score, and a summary of the score's impact both within the film it accompanies, but also on cinematic history.

This book celebrates the 100 greatest superhero films and tv shows from the early 1940s to the present. Each entry includes a plot summary, background information, production details, critical reception, box office results, awards, and commentary assessing the film or show's contribution to the superhero genre and popular culture.

100 Greatest Video Game Franchises provides readers with an understanding of the cultural significance of these iconic games. Whether the reader is seeking out information on a particular series or on series produced by the same developer, students, scholars, and fans alike will find this collection accessible.

A book devoted to the critical decisions, key events, and breakthrough inventions and discoveries that shaped warfare throughout history and the world.

101 Classic Hikes of the Northeast is a carefully curated guidebook on the classic hikes of the region.

Jewish humor has defined comedy in 20th-century America.