Kershaw presents the adrenaline-soaked story of nine men who fought the Japanese from America's deadliest submarine, survived its sinkage, and endured months of brutal torture in captivity. 16 pages of b&w photos.

In Founding Mothers, Cokie Roberts paid homage to the women who helped establish our nation. Now she continues the story of more remarkable women and their achievements in moving the fledgling nation foward, from the election of John Adams in 1796 to the... [More...]

A true storyas powerful as "Schindlers List"in which the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo saved hundreds of people from Nazi hands.

In the more than 50 conflicts going on worldwide, it is estimated that there are some 300,000 child soldiers. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them. In a rare and mesmerizing account, Beah tells of his experience as a child fighting a war in Sierra Leone.

Based on his award-winning "War Stories" television series, "American Heroes" chronicles North's firsthand experience in Iran and Afghanistan, introducing the war's true heroes and their values.

Niall Ferguson tells the human story behind the evolution of money, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest Wall Street upheavals. The author shows that finance is, in fact, the foundation of human progress.

Quotes and anecdotes from Barack Obama on 75 wide-ranging topics from US politics, family, religion, the war, and many other subjects.

A prizewinning "New York Times" correspondent chronicles a remarkable chain of events that begins with the rise of the Taliban in the 1990s, continues with the attacks of 9/11, and moves on to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

An award-winning journalist and historian offers the complete story of how the Mob infiltrated Havana in the 1950s, made a fortune—and lost it all to Fidel Castro. 16-page b&w photo insert.