anecdotes

Describes historic New England storms, including every major storm and natural disaster that occurred in the region from 1635 to 1890.

Reveals daily life in the White House by the household employees.

A collection of diary entries and anecdotes about war by the American soldiers who experienced the battles, from the American Revolution through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the word 'independence' never appears in the Declaration of Independence? Did you know that soldiers in World War I collected thousands of glowworms in jars to help them see at night?! Learn more weird-but-true U.S. history facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations. Whether you're a kid who wants to learn more about our country's history or simply someone who wants to know how many Americans are involved in toilet-related injuries each year, this book is for you!"--Provided by the publisher.

"StoryCorps founder Dave Isay draws from ten years of the revolutionary oral history project's rich archives, collecting conversations that celebrate the power of the human bond and capture the moment at which individuals become family"--Provided by publisher.

"Okey Ndibe's funny, charming, and penetrating memoir tells of his move from Nigeria to America, where he came to edit the influential--but forever teetering on the verge of insolvency--African Commentary magazine. It recounts stories of Ndibe's relationships with Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, and other literary figures; examines the differences between Nigerian and American etiquette and politics; recalls an incident of racial profiling just 13 days after he arrived in the US, in which he was mistaken for a bank robber; considers American stereotypes about Africa (and vice-versa); and juxtaposes African folk tales with Wall Street trickery. All these stories and more come together in a generous, encompassing book about the making of a writer and a new American"--.

Bill Bryson recounts some of the strange experiences he had when he returned to the United States after living in Britain for twenty years.

After more than a decade of working in Hollywood, actress Jayne Amelia Larson found herself out of luck, out of work, and out of prospects. Without telling her friends or family, she took a job as a limousine driver, thinking that the work might be a good way to dig out of debt while meeting A-list celebrities and important movie moguls. When she got hired to drive for the Saudi royal family vacationing in Beverly Hills, Larson thought she?d been handed the golden ticket.To be a good chauffeur means to be a ?fly on the wall,? to never speak unless spoken to, to never ask questions, to allow people to forget that you are there. The nature of the employment?Larson was on call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week?and the fact that she was the only female driver gave her an up close and personal view of one of the most closely guarded monarchies in the world, a culture of great intrigue and contradiction, and of unimaginable wealth.While experiencing a life-changing ?behind the veil? glimpse into Saudi culture, Larson ultimately discovers that we?re all very much the same everywhere?the forces that corrupt us, make us desperate, and make us human are surprisingly universal.

Presents an informal history of the American Revolution, covering the Stamp Act, Paul Revere, and the battle of Ticonderoga, and includes extracts from letters, memorable quotes, and line illustrations.

A collection of true stories illuminating little-known facts and events from American history and dispels many commonly held myths about key moments in American history.