journalists

Describes the work of women war correspondents who covered all theaters of World War II from its beginnings in the 1930s to the surrender of Germany and Japan in 1945.

Presents the life and career of Edward R. Murrow, who reported live from London during Nazi bombings in World War II, and changed the way people receive, understand, and respond to the news, and tells the story of his television career and journalistic integrity.

Traces the life of Bill O'Reilly; discussing his childhood, education, college years abroad, career as a television anchorman, and opinions. Includes photographs.

When a newspaper journalist covers the trial of a Japanese American accused of murder, he must come to terms with his own past.

Collects the letters of American journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson from the years 1968-76, during which time he wrote his most famous work, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.".

The author discusses her childhood as the daughter of a Peruvian father and American mother, and recalls the challenges she faced trying to reconcile her two cultures after moving to the United States.

Illustrations and text help profile the life and work of Mark Twain, examining his novels, stories, travelogues, lectures, diaries, and letters.

Washington Post reporter Nathan McCall recounts the story of his journey from troubled youth to professional journalist, providing insight into what it's like to be a young African-American male in this country.

A biography of the woman who helped pioneer "stunt" reporting at the turn of the century.

Autobiography of journalist and television newscaster Walter Cronkite, sharing his memories of his youth, years as a newspaper reporter, and television news anchor. Includes his reflections of presidents, political elections, the first moon landing and the Nuremberg Trials.