anecdotes

Tells the stories of five naval battles that had a significant impact on the course of American history, including the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, the Civil War clash between the "Monitor" and "Virginia," Commodore Dewey's triumph at Manila Bay in 1898, the U.S. victory at Midway during World War II, and Operation Praying Mantis in the Persian Gulf.

Draws on firsthand and historical writings to present the true stories of men and women who have lived through some of the events that have defined American culture.

Kobie Kruger chronicles the experiences she has had as the wife of a game warden at a remote ranger station in South Africa's largest national park.

Describes the major thrust of each of the presidential elections from 1789 through 1992, and relates anecdotes about the candidates and the issues.

Explores the various ways in which slaves risked their lives in order to escape the slave system; and describes how many of them became successful in business and land ownership.

Bob Dotson shares his favorite stories of citizens making a difference around the country.

A collection of autobiographical pieces by women of the contemporary West, reflecting on the joys and challenges of rural life and of their responsibilities as ranchers, farmers, teachers, and homemakers.

Tells the stories of thirty women or groups of women who participated in the Civil War as soldiers, spies, journalists, nurses, and in other significant roles.

History is about so much more than memorizing facts. It is, as more than half of the word suggests, about the story. And, told in the right way, it is the greatest one ever written: Good and evil, triumph and tragedy, despicable acts of barbarism and courageous acts of heroism.