anecdotes

A collection of nineteenth-century letters, diary entries, book excerpts, and speeches written about Abraham Lincoln by many people who knew him.

Presents an inside look at the mind games and personal challenges and strategies involved in the game of baseball from the perspectives of pitcher Bob Gibson and hitter Reggie Jackson, and covers their thoughts on topics such as umpires and changes to the game over time.

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.

Presents memories and impressions of stock-car racing champion Dale Earnhardt from his friends, admirers, fellow drivers, and team members as well as NASCAR officials, covering his youth, his climb to the top of racing, and the aftermath of his death on the race track in 2001.

The author identifies the eleven characteristics of basketball star Michael Jordan that he believes account for Jordan's greatness on and off the court, and shares related anecdotes and quotes collected in over 1,500 interviews.

Political leader Randall Robinson argues that America owes an enormous debt to Africans and African-Americans for the incalculable damage blacks have suffered and continue to suffer as a result of nearly 250 years of slavery and segregation.

Watercolor illustrations and easy-to-follow text briefly describe the life and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln, and includes his childhood, how he acquired the nickname "Honest" Abe Lincoln, and more.

A collection of anecdotes that illustrate the experiences of Black people in Africa and America, discussing African legends and traditions, the journey to North America, the lives of slaves, and the struggle for freedom.