Adler, Bill

A compendium of little known facts and milestones in the history of the United States.

Contains letters written by servicemen and -women from twenty Allied and Axis countries during World War II, presented with introductions and arranged by topic, covering battles, religious support, leadership, life in the military, impressions of new lands, prisoner of war camps, injuries and caretakers, and the war's end.

The biography of actor and comedian David Letterman discussing his life and career with highlights from his shows.

Collects over two hundred letters to President Barack Obama from children who express hopes, appreciation, and concerns, offer advice, make suggestions, and present greetings to his family, with reproductions of handwritten messages.

Childhood recollections by black Americans from the 19th century Southern slave plantation to the 20th century urban ghetto.

Reprints letters written by children to Harry Potter, the title character in a popular series of books about a young wizard, and includes interviews with some of the letter writers, and illustrations.