1934-

Presents a biography of Del Close, resident director of Chicago's Second City and devoted pupil of improvisational theater, and shares episodes from his final years during which the author worked as a driver to Close who was suffering ill health due to a lifetime of drug use.

Ved Mehta chronicles his efforts to set down roots and build a home on Islesboro, a narrow, thirteen-mile-long island off the coast of Maine.

Charles Manson's prison counselor chronicles Manson's life behind bars and discusses how his life has been affected by Manson and his followers.

A biography of Hideko Tamura Snider, discussing her life before, during, and after the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.

"Jane Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world"--Provided by the publisher.

"This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Jane Goodall, and her work with chimpanzees. It covers Goodall's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work in Africa."--.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of Jane Goodall, whose observations have advanced understanding of primate behavior, through combining strict scientific principles with intuitive and ethical thought.