anecdotes

Explorer Mick McCarthy recounts his experiences as a search and rescue dog handler, describing the demands of training and qualification and the dangers, thrills, tragedies, and triumphs of search and rescue operations.

Investigates the mysteries and rumors of conspiracies surrounding various politicians and political events, including the Watergate scandal, the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hillary Clinton's "vast right-wing conspiracy" accusations, and others.

Collects dozens of miscellaneous science facts about strange laboratory experiments, unusual research, and mad scientists.

Latino American authors from a cross section of Latino life and culture share memories of their mothers.

The author chronicles 300 years of political wrongdoings, corruption, immoral behavior, and scandals including Watergate and Whitewater, Iran-Contra, and Monica Lewinsky.

The author tells how she and her family relocated to southern Appalachia from Arizona in order to live a simpler life, grow their own food, and live among a community of local organic growers.

Contains a collection of facts and data about the habits, demands, and controversial moments in rock and roll history.

Describes an episode in the life of conservationist John Muir when he was stranded on a glacier with a brave dog, Stickeen.

Brief text and color photos describe how scientists group animals into different classifications.