1948-

A memoir in which the author, a writer of crime fiction, tells of his experiences after teaming up with a homicide detective in 1994 to finally unravel the mystery of his mother's murder in a Los Angeles suburb thirty-six years earlier.

Chronicles the events surrounding the controversial 2000 presidential election, focusing on the legal issues that arose in the post-election period.

"Bobby eats, sleeps and breathes hockey. So when his birthday is coming up, he only wants one thing: new skates. He's seen the exact pair he wants in the sports shop window: sparkling blades, shiny leather, clean new laces tied in perfect bows. But when Bobby opens his gift, he's dismayed to find hand-me-down skates: scuffed leather, nicked blades, floppy laces. Can Bobby make these skates his own?"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses many popular songwriters and their careers such as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Cat Stevens.

Explore the life and accomplishments of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Joey and his dad love hockey, but when Joey hurts his leg he wonders if he will ever play hockey again, until a visit from his hero, Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins, lifts his spirits.

The author describes her two-year stay at a psychiatric hospital renowned for its famous clientele and for its progressive methods of treatment.

Presents a look at the life and career of biomechanist Mimi Koehl, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her work using engineering and physics to study the designs of living things.

Michael Wood travels the world in search of the truth behind some of history's most enduring myths and legends, including the Queen of Sheba, Shangri-La, Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, and King Arthur.