Hoffman, Nancy

Examines the history of man's knowledge of the heart, looks at early heart surgery, and discusses the results, possible complications, costs, and future of heart transplants.

Provides information about fairies, explaining what they are, the origins of beliefs, myths, and superstitions regarding fairy folk, and the evolution of fairy faith, and examines reports of human encounters with fairies, and the search for proof that they exist.

Examines the major practices and traditions of Sikhism, and describes its origins, beliefs, and more.

Chronicles Eleanor Roosevelt's efforts to help improve the standard of living for the people of a stretch of coal mining land in West Virginia who lived in dire poverty by creating a new self-sufficient community called Arthurdale.

Explores the question of where people go after they die, looking at different beliefs about the disposition of the soul or spirit, and discussing topics such as near-death experiences, and communication with the dead.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of this scenic and varied Southern state.

Relates the history and describes the geographic features, places of interest, government, industry, environmental concerns, and life of the people of this largely rural state.