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In July 1942, Anne Frank and her family fleeing the horrors of Nazi occupation, hid in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Anne was thirteen when the family went into the Secret Annexe, and over the next two years she vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such confined quarter... More

Anne Frank's "The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century. Since its publication in 1947, it has been read by tens of millions of people all over the world. It remains a beloved and deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit.... More

She championed the cause of basic human rights for all and saw the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through in 1948.... More

A recognized authority on both Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill examines the remarkable parallels between these two leaders, who are examples of the timeless aspects of statesmanship and human greatness.The Unexplored Connections Between Two of History's Greatest Leaders Ronald Reagan and Winston... More

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt not only influenced the policies of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, but served the nation in her own right as she delivered the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the United Nations. Photos.Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World Meet Eleanor Roose... More

Through his radio fireside chats, Roosevelt changed the way presidents interacted with his fellow Americans. He also led the country out of the Great Depression and through World War II, despite his own physical struggles. Photos.Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Leader in Troubled Times Through his fireside... More

Making a connection between the lives of past heroes and events of today, these age-appropriate biographies compiled by the editors of "TIME for Kids" magazine feature contemporary photos, prints, and full-color illustrations.Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the mod... More

A charismatic yet firm leader, President Ronald Reagan stood up to the Soviet Union and helped end communist rule during the cold war. This biography features key dates, captivating sidebars, and an insightful interview. Photos.Ronald Reagan: From Silver Screen to Oval Office A charismatic, yet firm... More

The only biography ever authorized by a sitting President--yet written with complete interpretive freedom--Dutch is as revolutionary in method as it is formidable in scholarship. Thirteen years of exhaustive research in the archives of Washington and Hollywood, and thousands of hours of interviews w... More

"No athlete performed at a higher level through greater stress than Jackie Robinson." -Scott Simon The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was ... More

Advance Praise "For twenty years, Ronald Reagan relied upon Dick Wirthlin as his pollster, chief political strategist, and increasingly, as his trusted friend. Dick has waited until now to tell the inside story, but the wait has been more than worth it." -David Gergen "A lot of people claim to have... More

During his two terms in office, Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, this remarkable historical record is available in a single volume.During... More

Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic -- a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and... More

At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, "The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt's harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth. The River of Doubt--it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes throug... More

From the bestselling author of "What I Saw at the Revolution" comes an elegiac tribute to one of America's most beloved leaders. Renowned for her special insight into Ronald Reagan's history and personality, Noonan brings her own reflections to bear and discloses never-before-told stories from the f... More

Batter up! It's 1919 and baseball is in trouble! All across the country, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America's national pastime. It's up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and save baseball! Can he do it, or will he strike out?Batter up It' s 1919 and baseball is in trouble All a... More

Eleanor Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family but had a difficult early life. Both her parents died before she was ten. She was a painfully shy child and felt unattractive and awkward as a young woman. But Eleanor overcame tragedy and personal insecurity to become America's most popular First Lad... More

Babe Ruth is the most recognized figure in baseball and a true American icon. In this brief but readable biography, author Wayne Stewart engagingly describes the highlights of Ruth's career and deftly examines the reasons for the unprecedented impact Ruth had on the game. Ruth's ability to hit the l... More

Some individuals helped end segregation with oratory, some through written words, others with simple actions like refusing to leave a bus seat. Jackie Robinson contributed with his exploits on the baseball diamond, where he helped end decades of intolerance and bigotry.... More

- One of few series that covers a broad range of major events throughout U.S. history.- A proven, best-selling series that has been redesigned and completely rewritten.- A sports biography and a history lesson wrapped up in one.- Manuscript was reviewed by the Jackie Robinson Foundation.- One of few... More