1926-

A portrait of the men and women of the British royal family, drawing from documented sources and interviews with employees of the royal household, friends and relations, and members of Parliament, to discuss the private and public lives of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, the Duchess of York, and other royals.

Chronicles the life and influence of Cuban President Fidel Castro. Includes full-color and black-and-white photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Examines the history, causes, major players, and current impact of the Cuban Revolution.

Presents a combat memoir in which John P. Irwin, a teenage tank gunner during World War II, discusses how his idealistic dreams of heroism were altered by the gritty realities of war.

Presents two different versions of Richard Matheson's short story "Duel," in graphic novel format. The first, "Throttle," is an updated adaptation of the story in which a lone trucker clashes with a gang of bikers. The second is a straight adaptation of Matheson's original story which features a one-on-one encounter between an automobile driver and a trucker.

Behind-the-scenes view of Iran's politics and society, the Shah's downfall, and the rise of the Islamic Republic.

Draws on legal transcripts and testimony to reveal the mistakes Alan Greenspan made during his nineteen-year career as Federal Reserve Chairman and examines how those mistakes left a lasting impact on the American, and global, economies.

A critical study of the life and career of American author Carolyn G. Heilbrun, analyzes her biographical and early feminist writings, Amanda Cross mystery novels, and later scholarly work; and discusses her devotion to the advancement of women, as evidenced through her books.

A critical introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century American author Richard Yates, outlining the historical, literary, and social contexts important to his writings, followed by a biographical portrait, and including readings of his novels and story collections.

Reexamines poet Allen Ginsberg's achievement and evaluates the development of his later works.