the Leakey family and the quest for humankind's beginnings
Morell, Virginia
1996
A biography of the Leaky family which has dominated the small but fiercely competitive realm of paleoanthropology, looking at how their powerful personalities have shaped the direction of research and influenced scientific debate.
A biography of the Israeli prime minister who shared the 1978 Nobel peace prize with his former enemy Anwar el-Sadat for their efforts to end the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Contains 145 black-and-white photographs that document the Nixon presidency, from 1969 to 1974, and includes text that discusses the ups and downs of Nixon's career, and considers his legacy to the country.
Examines the impact of President Nixon's actions during the Watergate scandal on the next five presidents; looking at moments when the honesty of the presidents and those closest to them were questioned.