1939-

Text and 275 illustrations chronicle the life and career of twentieth-century American artist Judy Chicago, providing in-depth descriptions of her major works and their development, including commentary from the artist herself.

A well-known illustrator of children's books discusses her life and art.

Mary Clearman Blew discusses the difficulties she endured while pursuing an education and simultaneously facing pressure from her family to be the conventional wife of the 1950s.

British author Colin Thubron describes his journey to the mountain peak of Kailas in Tibet, discussing the significance of his journey, and exploring the exotic peoples and landscapes he encountered along the way.

Explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issues reflected in women's issues in Margaret Atrwood's The Handmaid's Tale. Also features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

Presents a comprehensive biography of Supreme Court Justice David Hackett Souter, and chronicles his childhood, early political career, appointment by the first President Bush to the Supreme Court, and his dramatic court decisions about controversial issues such as abortion.

Recounts the freedom ride of John Lewis and Jim Zwerg into the South in 1961 as part of the Civil Rights Movement.