1947-

Examines Robert Frost's poem "Directive" and parallels the poem's narrative to the loss of the farming community in John Elder's childhood hometown.

Includes an interview with the author, a collection of his essays, and a complete concordance.

A biography of the only pitcher to have thrown a no-hitter in three different decades.

A biography of the singer and television entertainer who has been blind from birth.

Poet Kathleen Norris' account of her two extended retreats at Benedictine monasteries and the resulting enrichment of her marriage, her daily life, and her poetry.

"...the photographs in Juvenile in Justice open our eyes to the world of the incarceration of American youths. The nearly 150 images in this book were made over 5 years of visiting more than 1,000 youth confined in more than 200 juvenile detention institutions in 31 states. These riveting photographs, accompanied by the life stories that these young people in custody shared with Ross, give voice to imprisoned children from families that have no resources in communities that have no power."--Back cover.

Discusses all of Stephen King's novels, short stories, movies, miniseries, and teleplays, analyzing each; providing character explorations and little-known facts; and examining how the works are connected.

Presents the life and career of the filmaker who directed some of the most commercially successful movies in film history, including "Jaws" and "E.T.".

A biography of the pitcher with the famous fastball who leads in no-hitters and strikeouts.