biography

As the Second World War rages, country veterinarian James Herriot tries to balance training for the Royal Air Force with returning home to his very pregnant wife, Helen, as often as possible--and he meets many remarkable people and animals along the way.

The author presents an account of her experiences as a child in Nazi-occupied France and later in the Bergen-Belsen death camp.

Profiles over 300 individuals who have received the Presidental Medal of Freedom from 1963 when it was established by President John F. Kennedy through President Bill Clinton's awardees in 1996, includes a description of the citation of achievement accompanying each award and how the recipients established themselves in their fields.

People who live and work in the Adirondack mountains are captured in black and white photographs.

Recounts Washington's life served as commander of an amateur army during the American Revolution.

Relates the life of Sam Houston who was leader of the Texas army, first president of the Texas Republic, and governor of Texas.

Examines the life and character of Anne Bradstreet including discussions on how her poetry reflects her values and personality.