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The history and character of the Great Plains and their inhabitants.

Chronicles the life and career of Paul Auster, focusing on his career and the people, events, and themes which influenced it.

Offers a critical introduction to the works of Stephen King, providing a brief biography and critical treatments of his eight most recent novels.

Legendary center Kareem takes us inside the world of professional basketball and the climax of one of the greatest careers in sports history, taken from his personal diary.

Discusses the personal life and professional career of the successful motion picture producer and director Steven Spielberg.

A biography of the pitcher for the Texas Rangers who holds the career record for most strikeouts and no-hit games.

A biography of the successful filmmaker who won an Oscar in 1995 for "Schindler's List.".

Uses examples from the Simpson case to explain all facets of the legal process from making an arrest, to obtaining a grand jury indictment, to the final verdict.

A biography of the motion picture director who directed "The Color Purple," "E.T.," and the 1993 Oscar winning "Schindler's List.".

A biography of horror writer Stephen King including his childhood, his college years, and his current life in Maine.