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Marvin Korman recounts the memories he has of growing up in the Bronx and working in his father's Jewish bakery.

Profiles the wildest, strangest, and most outrageous people, places, and things in the state of New York.

Exposes myths and illusions concerning American history.

Provides accounts of memorable people and events in the history of Hollywood, focusing on the movie business.

A memoir in which the author describes the places he went, food he ate, and people he met while traveling with his wife and dog aboard an English narrowboat on a nine-month voyage down the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

Presents over twenty stories of service and sacrifice from throughout the history of the United States Navy.

Recounts the events of ten pivotal days that changed the course of American history.

William Geist offers an amusing and expansive collection of essays exploring some of America's quirky, strange and offbeat towns and people.

A memoir in which the author shares episodes from her life, looking from the perspective of middle age on her experiences growing up in the American midwest, discussing her family, school, weight, and sexuality issues.