In a world strained by conflict, we look to the past for models of
peace. With historical and full-color photographs complementing
documentary texts, Odysseys in Peace invites advanced readers along on a
journey to experience the lives of important peace-seekers like never
before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with
arresting photographs that illustrate key moments in each figure's life
as well as the experiences that shaped their legacy. Side panels,
colored callouts, and first-person quotations assist in making the text
accessible to a wide range of learners. A biography of South African
humanitarian Nelson Mandela, examining his long imprisonment and
position as South Africa's first black president, as well as his
emphasis on reconciliation and other social stances.