observations on the history and habitat of the city's most unwanted inhabitants
Sullivan, Robert
2005
Robert Sullivan spent a year investigating a rat-infested alley a few blocks from Wall Street. What he saw, night after night, is detailed here and turns out to be funny, wise, and sometimes disgusting.
A photo-filled chronicle of great expeditions and exploits under the sea, on land, in the air, and into space; describes the exploits of such figures as Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Edmund Hillary, and Robert Falcon Scott.
Examines fifty mysteries from throughout history, discussing the facts known about the murder of Napoleon, Lizzie Borden's innocence, Amelia Earhart's fate, the identity of the Zodiac, JonBen?t Ramsey's killer, and more.
A commemorative look at the royal wedding that impressed the world includes background photos of William and Kate and their families; photos of Buckingham Palace and other famous royal weddings; and plenty color photos that showcase the glitz and glamour of the marriage of the century, the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
organized crime in America, from Al Capone to Tony Soprano
Sullivan, Robert
2002
A heavily illustrated history of American outlaws, from the early gangs of the Wild West and New York City to the gangster golden age and the growth of the mob, featuring profiles of key figures and special sections on molls, snitches, and movie and television portrayals.
An alternate profile of the iconic American and environmental writer explores Thoreau's contributions as an activist, organizer, and adventurer who was more social than his reclusive persona suggested.
observations on the history and habitat of the city's most unwanted inhabitants
Sullivan, Robert
2004
Traces the history of the urban rat, based on the author's observations primarily in a Manhattan alley, introduces some of the people who deal with rats on a daily basis, including exterminators, sanitation workers, and others, and shares rat-related anecdotes.
Chronicles the religious history of the Holy Lands, including Israel, the West Bank, the Sinai and Saudi Arabia, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Mecca, and Medina, discussing their significance in the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faiths.
