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A classic collection taken from eighty years of sports writing from the "New Yorker" magazine, including coverage of events such as the 1955 Rocky Marciano-Archie Moore fight, the Winter Olympics in China, and more.

Traces the origins of the word "OK," explaining how it was created, what it stood for, and how it has become one of the most ubiquitous words in the English language.

The author proposes an agenda for living in the twenty-first century, discussing the importance of protecting the health of the planet, and suggesting small steps people can take to protect the natural environment.

Philip Caputo chronicles his experiences as a war correspondent, describing his dangerous encounters with the Chicago Mafia, Islamist extremists, Beirut snipers, and Middle Eastern terrorists.

Examines the poetry, art, and social messages of Theodor Seuss Geisel's works for children and adults, discusses his impact on language and American culture, and presents an extensive, annotated primary and secondary bibliography.

A memoir in which Condoleezza Rice, who served as National Security Advisor and as Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administrations, looks back over her life, discussing her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1950s, her career in education, and her service in the government, and sharing stories of her family.

Contains a biography of American poet Allen Ginsberg, author of "Howl, " and includes information on his academic life, the influences that shaped his writing, how he traveled the world, and became a political and cultural spokesman for a generation. Includes chronology and bibliography.

Discusses how children with "learning differences" can get along better in school, set goals, and plan for the future.

Offers practical advice on the college application process for students with attention deficit disorder or a learning disability, covering assessing strengths and weaknesses, analyzing a transcript and GPA, planning for standardized tests, building a portfolio, getting recommendations, putting together an application, and interviewing.