1960-

Poet Nick Flynn describes his childhood in Massachusetts, which ended when his mother committed suicide; chronicles his years as a caseworker at a homeless shelter, where he met his absent father, a homeless, alcoholic con-man and would-be writer, for the first time; and reflects upon the parallels between their lives.

Eric Poole shares how his fascination with anything magical, including the television show "Bewitched" and his firm belief he had magical powers, helped him survive his turbulent childhood and adolescence.

Chronicles the 1990 bout between Mike Tyson and James "Buster" Douglas and discusses both men's training, ambitions, and lives.

Presents an overview of the Richard Ramirez murder trial and explores the defendant's early years, motives for killing, and involvement with satanism.

Cal Ripken, Sr. applies the lessons he has learned from baseball as player, manager, coach, and scout, to the game of life.

The author shares his own story of his childhood in Buenos Aires and his rise to become a world-champion soccer player.

A war correspondent describes people and events of the war in Bosnia where the entire country is a battleground and every person is a combatant, in an attempt to answer the question of why war exists.

Chronicles the life of Hall of Fame baseball player, Cal Ripken, Jr., from his youth with a baseball manager father to his status as one of the most legendary players in baseball history.