Kenneth C. Davis

Explores the myths of the world, their impact on history, and their continuing role in people's lives. Mythology is alive today in art, literature, theatre, dreams, and psychology.

An iconoclastic look at America's past: overlooked episodes that shaped the nation's destiny and character. Spanning a period from the Spanish arrival in America to George Washington's inauguration in 1789, these narratives bring to light little-known but fascinating, myth-busting facts. Read the story of the first real Pilgrims in America, who were wine-making French Huguenots, not dour English Separatists; the coming-of-age story of Queen Isabella,...

Using a question-answer format, this chronological overview offers an informal introduction to American history and features annotated reading lists and biographical profiles.

Anecdotes, riddles, and question-and-answer format provide information on asteroids, solar eclipses, space exploration, each planet, and the stars.