1948-

A history of the 1960s, discussing the social, cultural, and grassroots political movements that defined the decade, including the Vietnam War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Civil Rights Movement; and providing information about some of the people who spurred the era of change.

Chronicles the history of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, from its formation in the summer of 1966 through the height of its fame in 1977 to the fatal plane crash that killed three of the band members.

Recounts the events surrounding a fistfight between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers in 1977 in which Rudy Tomjanovich was nearly killed by a blow from Kermit Washington and discusses how both men's lives, and the game of basketball, were affected by the fight.

Examines the life and career of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Stephen Sondheim, two of the twentieth century's most prolific composers for musical theater, offering insight into their working methods and analyzing their scores.

A biography of the brilliant ballet dancer who went on to become a choreographer, film actor, and director of the American Ballet Theatre.

Presents what candidates Clinton and Gore proposed for America prior to their election.

The author describes how he grew up as a Chinese American in San Francisco and how he came to use his writing to celebrate his family and his ethnic heritage.

A biography of the environmental activist and vice-president of the United States.