1926-

A critical study of the life and career of American author Carolyn G. Heilbrun, analyzes her biographical and early feminist writings, Amanda Cross mystery novels, and later scholarly work; and discusses her devotion to the advancement of women, as evidenced through her books.

A critical introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century American author Richard Yates, outlining the historical, literary, and social contexts important to his writings, followed by a biographical portrait, and including readings of his novels and story collections.

Reexamines poet Allen Ginsberg's achievement and evaluates the development of his later works.

Holocaust survivor Zev Birger provides an account of his experiences first in the ghetto in Slobidka, and then as a laborer at the Dauchau/Kaufering concentration camp.

Collects articles and excepts from books written by the author on Fidel Castro's arrival and the Communist takeover of Cuba in the 1950s, including profiles of Castro's brother, Raul, and Ernesto "Che" Guevara, and discussing the main reason that the invasion supported by the United States failed.

Examines the history of Cuba under the rule of Fidel Castro and the life of the dictator, discussing his education, rise to power, political beliefs, and foreign relations.

A study of Castro's life and revolutionary career including his views on everything from philosophy and culture to guerrilla warfare, basketball strategy, and haute cuisine.

In 1953 Havana, tough war veteran Earl Swagger is conned into being the CIA's pawn, sent to assassinate the threatening young revolutionary Castro, while a Russian veteran of the same grit is sent to protect Swagger's target.