anecdotes

The author describes her experiences being an Iranian American in both the United States and abroad, and explains cross-cultural issues she has faced, as well as her experiences with motherhood.

Explores the post-humous life of President Abraham Lincoln, discussing how he was viewed by Americans in the years following his assassination and the myths, memories, and legends that arose about his life and work.

Andrea Young shares the lessons she learned from her mother, Jean, about truth, love, integrity, faith, and the importance of balancing family with career and career with service to the larger community.

Follows storm chasers across the Great Plains and the Deep South, including into the eye of Hurricane Katrina.

A collection of remembrances of Diana, Princess of Wales, by over fifty people who knew her.

The author shares her unique insight into Ronald Reagan, arguing that his character and courage made him the object of reverence and respect in America.

Greg Mortenson describes his efforts to promote peace throughout the world, and details how he was able to establish over 130 schools--mostly for girls--in remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan with the backing of the Central Asia Institute--a nonprofit organization.

Presents a collection of essays that chronicles the author's first-hand experiences living, working, and growing up in the rural Midwest.

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

Reveals the effect that education can have on positive social change by examining the life of Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the unique program that nurtured his talent at home in Venezuela.