First published in 2002, Tales from the Arizona Diamondbacks Dugout is a compilation of fascinating vignettes that give baseball fans an inside look at the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks' world championship season as well as many of the magic moments that preceded it . . . and beyond. From the founding of the expansion franchise to their quick rise to glory, as seen through the eyes of manager Bob Brenly, his coaching staff, and such D-Backs stars as Randy...

Was Henry Hudson one of the boldest explorers of all time, or was he merely an accidental tourist who stumbled into history? Was he the world's worst ship's captain, master of four failed expeditions, enabler of at least three mutinies, which ultimately led to his own death at the hands of his crew? Was he secretly spying for the British while sailing for the Dutch? In a unique mix of travel essay and historical sleuthing, Corey Sandler tracks down...

Documentary filmmaker and journalist Marie-Monique Robin traces the history of the agribusiness leader Monsanto, focusing on how it has redesigned its image so that it is seen as more environmentally friendly and organic, when it is still one of the top producers of genetically modified ingredients.

Imagines the inner life and marriage of Edgar Allan Poe through the eyes of his thirteen-year-old bride, Sissy.

General William Tecumseh Sherman's total war strategy against the South helped end the Civil War and forever changed the nation. Sherman's brutal and effective campaign, which not only saved the Lincoln presidency, the Union, and thousands of lives, but also made Sherman one of the most hated and controversial figures in American history. In November 1864, Sherman and an army of 60,000 troops began their march from Atlanta to Savannah, and then up...

Frederik is unemployed, divorced, and estranged from his daughter but his luck changes when he hatches an idea to form Sweden's only all-male synchronized swimming team.

Offers advice on creating imaginative tabletops and arrangements with family heirlooms, textiles, and unique flea market finds.

Four, the youngest and smallest owlet of his brood, has a positive attitude that gets him through most challenges of life in a nest, but it may not be enough when a storm threatens his treetop home before he has learned to fly.