A Traveler's Guide to Guidebooks

Are you treating yourself to a European vacation this summer but have no idea what each country has to offer? If so, find out which guidebooks will be most beneficial to you in your search for accommodating hotels, exquisite restaurants, exciting nightlife, comprehensive maps of European cities or simply a cheap bar. Walk with the pride of a tourist but the confidence of a European citizen.

 

Honor Thy Mother

Ebony Howard reflects on why children should cherish the relationships that they have with their mothers -- while there's still time.

What is it like to be a man in today's society? What elements lie behind the concept of gender? In her book Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man, Susan Faludi discusses the societal pressures placed on men and women and how they have to work together to surmount the oppression they both endure.

Who's in control under your covers? If it's not you then come along and finger the contours of Dario Fo's satirical commentary, "Orgasmo Adulto Escapes from the Zoo." In a series of nine plays, Fo probes the sources of sexual inequality, intertwining a biting wit with the naked truth. Not only will this book pique your awareness of gender conflict, but it will no doubt leave you vibrating with laughter.

 

The Battle Over Bilingual Education

The topic of bilingual education has sparked a lot of debate in recent years. Dawn Scuorzo shares her research on bilingual education, and explains how public opinion of the issue had the power to influence the way the media covered the story.