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Janis Ian Recounts Her Renegade Teen Years
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:44:00 -0400
Janis Ian wrote "Society's Child," a song about an interracial couple in the 1960s, when she was 15 years old, a song that she says everyone hated her for. In a new memoir, Ian recounts her life as an activist and musician.
Identifying Who Survives Disasters — And Why
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:21:00 -0400
Time magazine reporter Amanda Ripley takes readers inside fires, floods and airplane crashes in The Unthinkable, a disquieting study of disaster psychology.
Soldier-Poet Brian Turner, Framing War In Verse
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400
For soldier Brian Turner, words have the impact of bullets. His poems provide a first- person account of war; The New York Times praised their "attention to both the terrors and the beauty he found among Iraq's ruins."
On The Brink: The Cuban Missile Crisis Revisited
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:16:00 -0400
Though much was made of the conflagration between John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev during the Cuban missile crisis, Michael Dobbs, author of One Minute to Midnight, says the two leaders were actually of like minds when it came to the threat of nuclear war.
Cool Heads Prevail In 'One Minute To Midnight'
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:25:00 -0400
In his thrilling postmortem of the Cuban missile crisis, Michael Dobbs reveals the role of tactical diplomacy — and luck — in ensuring a peaceful resolution to the Cold War standoff.
For Former MI5 Head, Real Life Inspires Spy Novels
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:54:00 -0400
For Stella Rimington, the author of Illegal Action, secret intelligence is second nature; for nearly 30 years, she worked for MI5, Britain's domestic intelligence agency, rising through the ranks to become the first woman appointed director general.

 

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Anderson, Luleen - Clinical psychologist and author of Fill Me Up to EmptySunday Came Early This Week, and Under the Covers. Profile and reviews.

Bass, Thomas A. - Author of The Predictors and Vietnamerica: The War Comes Home. Profile and publications.

Bawer, Bruce - Author of books on religion, Christianity, gay issues, literature, literary criticism, poetry - all from a liberal perspective.

Binns, Richard - Writer of travel guides to France and England, notably the 'French Leave' series. Profile of the author and bibliography.

Bosco, Antoinette - Author of Choosing Mercy, the story of her spiritual journey following the murder of her son and his wife. Profile, news, calendar, and information on her books.
Meta Description: [ The Web Site for Dr. Antoinette Bosco, syndicated columnist, journalist and author of many books including Choosing Mercy, Shaken Faith, Finding Peace Through Pain, The Pummeled Heart, Joseph the Huron, Coincidences, Touched by a Miracle, One Day He Beckoned, Jesus Garden, ]

Boyd, Neil - Author of The Beast Within and law professor at Simon Fraser University in Canada. Profile, publications, and news.

Brauer, Carl - Freelance historian and biographer based in Massachusetts. Provides profile, description of his approach, excerpts from past writings, and client list.
Meta Description: [ Carl M. Brauer is a freelance historian and biographer who works under commission or sponsorship. His subjects include individuals and families, businesses and industries, professional service firms, hospitals and health care institutions, philanthropic foundations, government, and public policy.... ]

Bristow, David L. - Author of historical books and articles about Nebraska and Kansas.
Meta Description: [ David L. Bristow is the author of ]

Caro, Robert - Pulitzer prize winning biographer of President Lyndon B. Johnson and New York City master builder Robert Moses. Site includes articles, reviews, and interviews.

Chase, Victor D. - Author's site includes biographical information, a photo, and summaries of his works about technology for a lay audience.
Meta Description: [ Victor D. Chase is a science writer, editor, and publisher, who makes technolgy interesting and understandable. ]

Clayton, John - Author of Small Town Bound. Site includes descriptions of and excerpts from his books and articles, as well as schedules of appearances and classes.
Meta Description: [ John Clayton, a writer based in central Montana, authored small town bound: your guide to small town living, and has contributed to several other books. He consults with companies including A.T. Kearney, Taliant Software, and the Harvard Business School, and he teaches at Rocky Mountain Colle... ]

Coldrey, Barry M. - Homepage of the researcher, historian and writer contains his biography, articles, and book information.
Meta Description: [ Author, historian and Christian brother Dr Barry Coldrey. Articles, resources, and biographical information within. ]

Crystal, David - Danny Yee's reviews of Crystal's books on linguistics including on English, endangered languages, and language play.
Meta Description: [ Reviews of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language, English as a Global Language, Language and the Internet, Language Death and Language Play ]

Drysdale, Helena - Travel writer. Site has book summaries, a biography and reviews.
Meta Description: [ this is the official site of writer helena drysdale, author of mother tongues, travels through tribal europe; looking for george, love and death in romania; dancing with the dead, a journey through zanzibar and madagascar; alone through china and tibet. it links to book summaries, a biography and... ]

Dworkin, Martin S. - Brief biography of film critic and writer Martin S. Dworkin.

Earley, Pete - Site provides news, biography, sound clips, and books. Earley's work includes Hot House, Circumstantial Evidence, and Super Casino.

Ellis, Royston - British-born novelist, biographer, travel writer, and beat poet, now a resident of Sri Lanka. Profile and publications.

Entine, Jon - Producer, reporter, and author who specializes in sports and race, business ethics, socially responsible investing, and green brand marketing.
Meta Description: [ Jon Entine is an Emmy-winning television producer, reporter, and author who specializes in ethics, business, genetics, science and politics, the media, Jewish issues, and sports. Entine is a sought-out expert on a range of ethical issues, author of the best-selling maverick book Taboo: Why Black ... ]

Forward, Susan - Author of Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them, therapist, and media personality. Book summaries and audio files.
Meta Description: [ Susan Forward, Ph.D. is one of the nation's leading psychotherapist, a best selling author and highly sought after lecturer, talkshow guest and media personality. Her landmark book, Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them, kept her at the top of the major bestseller lists for 44 consecutiv... ]

Fraser, Sylvia - Author of literary fiction and non-fiction. Biography and book list with reviews.

Gallmann, Kuki - Information about the author, foundation, book, and movie -- I Dreamed of Africa.
Meta Description: [ Information about author, foundation, book and movie ]

Geldards, Richard - Official site: introduction to his books on Ralph Waldo Emerson and Ancient greek history, interview, links.
Meta Description: [ Richard Geldard's Books on Ralph Waldo Emerson, Heraclitus, Mary Magdalen, Sacred Sites of Ancient Greece. Site includes reviews, interviews, bookstore and links to publishers and tours to Greece. ]

Gelfer, Joseph - Specializes in humour, spirituality and travel writing. Samples of his books and articles.
Meta Description: [ Joseph Gelfer, author and researcher specializing in contemporary spirituality. ]

Goodman, Richard - Essays and articles by the author of 'French Dirt: The Story of a Garden in the South of France'.
Meta Description: [ The Homepage of author Richard Goodman ]

Hifler, Joyce Sequichie - The official web site of Joyce Sequichie Hifler, syndicated columnist and author of eight inspirational books.
Meta Description: [ The official website of author Joyce Sequichie Hifler - featuring her books and daily column, 'Think on These Things' ]

Humes, Edward - Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and PEN Center USA award, is the author of five books on crime and the criminal justice system, and the new medical thriller, Baby E.R.

Hunter, Linda Mason - Biography and list of works from the author of The Healthy Home and Southwest Style

Kessler, Ronald - Reviews and profile of the former investigative journalist. Books include The Bureau: The Secret History of the FBI and Inside the White House
Meta Description: [ Ronald Kessler, New York Times bestselling author of books about President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, the FBI, CIA, White House, Congress, Joseph P. Kennedy, and Palm Beach ]

Lauck, Jennifer - A searing, soaring memoir of one girls complicated and almost unbelievable childhood.

Lisle, Laurie - Biographer (Georgia O'Keeffe, Louise Nevelson) and nonfiction writer. Works and events.
Meta Description: [ The website is maintained by Laurie Lisle, biographer and nonfiction writer ]

Maass, Peter - Author of Love Thy Neighbor: A Story of War, a memoir of the conflict in Bosnia. Includes an archive of magazine stories.

MacLean, Rory - Travel writer, author of 'Stalin's Nose' and 'Next Exit Magic Kingdom'. Books, newsletter, profile, and pictures.
Meta Description: [ travel writer rory maclean’s website. rory maclean's books includes stalins nose, stalin's nose, the oatmeal ark, oatmeal ark, under the dragon, next exit magic kingdom, last exit magic kingdom, building icarus and bbc radio programmes itchy feet and building icarus. ]

Markham, Beryl - Guide to online information about the aviatrix and bestselling author of West with the Night.
Meta Description: [ Karen Blixen was like a mother to Beryl Markham, seventeen years younger. ]

Masson, Jeffrey - Author of several books about animals and psychology.
Meta Description: [ The Authorized site for Jeffrey Masson, author of 'When Elephants Weep' and 'Dogs Never Lie About Love' ]

Miller, Debbie S - Writer of natural history books for adults and children, four of which have won national awards. Site includes details of books, reviews and 'fun facts for kids.'
Meta Description: [ Debbie S. Miller, an Alaska author writing illustrated nature and natural history books for children and adults ]

Parsons, Paul - Science, technology and astronomy writer; with a biography, and articles.

Rose, Shelia D. - Author's website on her book, To Emma, For the Love of Teaching, a journal for educators containing vignettes of teaching.
Meta Description: [ Main frames page for information about To Emma, For the Love of Teaching by Sheila D. Rose, CM, PhD. ]

Ryan, Bernard Jr - Summaries of some of his published books, including biographies and parenting, plus examples of essays.
Meta Description: [ Website maintained by Bernard Ryan, Jr., author, co-author, ghost-writer of 32 published books and many shorter pieces, and book doctor & utility infielder in the writing game. ]

Sacks, Peter - Journalist, essayist, and author of Standardized Minds: The High Price of America's Testing Culture and What We Can Do to Change It. Profile and publications.
Meta Description: [ The website maintained by Peter Sacks, author of ]

Smith, Wesley J. - Attorney and author of books on issues such as cloning, stem cells, assisted suicide, euthanasia, and bioethics. Includes links to published essays.

Spading, David - Writings include books about the men who 'hunted' for dinosaurs in the turn of the century, and West Coast whales. Professional associate at the University of Saskatchewan. Profile and book information.

Spence, Gerry - Lawyer and author of How to Argue and Win Every Time and With Justice for None. Profile, publications and articles.
Meta Description: [ Gerry Spence: Official Site: The life, works, and ideas of America's finest trial lawyer regarding justice, freedom, slavery and other shared ideas. ]

St. Jorre, John de - Profile and published works of the British author, journalist, and screenwriter.
Meta Description: [ John de St. Jorre - Author, Journalist, Screenwriter. ]

Stockford, Marjorie - Official site of the author and feminist activist introducing her books and activist efforts.
Meta Description: [ Website of Marjorie A. Stockford, author and feminist activist. Introduces Stockford's first book, The Bellwomen, a novelistic account of the true story of one of America's first and most important sex discrimination settlements. Also introduces The 50/50 Project, an initiative to reach gender ... ]

Stonehouse, Frederick - Information about books, lectures, current projects, and favored links about the Great Lakes maritime historian, writer, lecturer and teacher.
Meta Description: [ Frederick Stonehouse is a noted Great Lakes maritime historian specializing in high quality lecture and programs to the general public, historical and maritime groups. He has also authored 18 books on maritime history. ]

Tindall, Blair - Official site; with a biography, newspaper columns, reviews and events listings.
Meta Description: [ In the tradition of Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential and Gelsey Kirkland's Dancing on my Grave comes an insider’s look into the secret world of classical musicians. ]

Wallace, Danny - British journalist, author, script-writer, and producer. Includes book information, profile, and guestbook.
Meta Description: [ The All-New Danny Wallace Web Site ]

Weiss, Konrad - German publicist, author and director.
Meta Description: [ Homepage Konrad Weiss, Berlin. German author, publicist, director. Biography, Politics and Contemporary History, Books and Films, Documentaries, Articles, Speeches ]

West, Nigel - Author specializing in security and intelligence issues. He is the European Editor or the World Intelligence Review, published in Washington DC, and the editorial director of The St Ermin's Press.

Williams, David B. - Nature writing oriented toward urban landscapes, the Pacific Northwest, desert southwest.