1914-

Chronicles the life of Tenzing Norgay, the guide who helped Ed Hillary become the first person to scale Mount Everest.

Chronicles the career of baseball hero Joe DiMaggio through a collection of sports writing, interviews, photographs, anecdotes, and statistics.

A study of the work of twentieth-century American author Howard Fast, providing an overview of his fiction, featuring critical readings of his historical novels, and including biographical information, as well as a comprehensive bibliography.

Presents an update of an earlier study of John Hersey's fiction and analyzes how The Call (1985) casts new light on his previous writing.

Presents the life and career of mountaineer, Tenzing Norkey focusing on his humble roots, his climb to the summit of Mount Everest, friendships, depression, family, heroism, and his health decline.

Contains sixty-seven poems.

Contains almost 200 collected poems of the well-known Latin American poet.

Provides biographical information about poet William Stafford, and features critical analyses of his best-known books, including "Down in My Heart," "West of Your City," and "Traveling Through the Dark.".

An illustrated biography of "the Yankee Clipper" who played in nine World Series for the New York Yankees.