Asirvatham, Sandy

The life of the woman who was publisher and later chairperson and CEO of the Washington Post Company, and who in 1997 received the Pulitzer Prize for biography.

Presents a chronicle of the Salem Witch Trials, an episode in U.S. history in which the strange behavior of several young girls in colonial Salem was attributed to witchcraft leading to mass hysteria, accusations against townspeople, and over twenty executions and deaths.

A comprehensive look at the history of blues music, from its origins to the present time, including the musicians involved in creating that history.

A biography of actor Bruce Willis, sharing the story of how he overcame a childhood stuttering problem to become a Hollywood star.

Describes the history of policing in the U.S. and discusses controversies over the use of excessive force and law enforcement practices held by many to be racist.

A biography of the young tennis player who has been ranked among the top ten women players in the world.

Traces the history of jazz music in the United States, profiling the musicians and songs which have most impacted the genre.