1906-

A biography of the first African American pitcher to join the American League.

Seven autobiographical essays on people and things that deeply influenced twentieth-century American playwright Lillian Hellman's youth.

An alternate history in which Joseph Shellenbach, the man who kidnapped the Lindbergh baby, raises the child to manhood, and faces a personal crisis when he must decide whether to tell the now fifty-year-old David the truth.

The 5th and last volume of Anne Morrow Lindbergh's diaries and letters record the Lindbergh's lives during the years of World War II.

Offers criticism and interpretation on the works of Lillian Hellman.

The story of the young farm boy who became an astronomer and discovered the planet Pluto at the age of twenty-four.

Contains a look at the life and career of Depression era heavyweight boxer James Braddock, describing his experiences as a fighter and a longshoreman, and includes a chronicle of his auspicious bout with champion boxer Max Baer.

Chronicles the life and career of Dr. Alice Stewart, discussing how her research challenged international nuclear safety standards.