biography

Describes Dahl's adventurous life from childhood on and traces his literary career from its beginnings in war time propaganda in the early 1940s, through his move into writing for children.

A biography of the African American poet and playwright whose themes were based on his diverse ethnic and social experiences in Harlem and in the many places he traveled.

A biography of the world-famous author who grew up in China, and was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.

A portrait of one of the world's most complex and diverse cities interweaves the history of Istanbul with observations and reflections on the city's landmarks, art, people, institutions, and great spaces.

A graphic novel based on the author's 1995-96 visits to Gora?de, one of the U.N.-created "safe areas" in Eastern Bosnia, showing the brutality and humanity that coexisted there during the Bosnian War of 1992-95.

Odette Meyers recalls her experiences as a Jewish child in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, focusing on the actions of Madame Marie Chotel, a Catholic concierge and seamstress who secured Odette's safety during the occupation.

An autobiography of Joseph Heller, discussing his childhood living down the block from the Coney Island amusement park, his military service during World War II, his post-war career and marriage, and the success and significance of his novel "Catch-22.".

Biography of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe from his birth to his education and activism to his encouragement of other African writers through the literary journal "Okike, " a publishing house in Nigeria, and his role as the Founding Editor of the African Writers Series.