To some people, Tom Bissell is just another geek who has a natural way with words and is able to earn a living as a journalist and writer. This is because the 2010 Guggenheim Fellow has extensively written about the importance of video games in newspapers like The New Yorker, and also contributed to the […]
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William Finnegan – Books, Biography and Facts About The Author
William Finnegan is a journalist and a writer whose work has covered a lot of things including racism, poverty, and politics among many other things. Although he is American, he is famous for his international journalism. He has covered various parts of the world such as Mexico during its political turmoil, Southern African issues including […]
25 Best True Crime Books of All Time According To AbeBooks
We can all admit that true crime stories are very disturbing, however, they are also quite fascinating as they delve into the human mind, particularly into the minds of those who perpetrate crimes. Authors of such books of the non-fiction genre, examine actual crimes, usually high profile and sensationalized murders, detailing the actions of all […]
Barbara Ehrenreich Books, Biography and Facts About The Author
Barbara Ehrenreich is a veteran American journalist and political activist who built a reputation as a muckraker; someone who attacked established institutions and leaders. The self-described myth buster is also a celebrated columnist, essayist, and author whose work has appeared in various publications across the country. She is, however, best known for writing non-fiction stories […]
9 Must-Read Roger Angell Books, Essays & Literary Works
Roger Angell Books are generally among the must-read works for anyone interested in books or materials on sports in general and baseball in particular. He is one of the few individuals who have established themselves as literary icons of high repute. An alumnus of Harvard and one-time Air Force veteran during the World War ll, […]
5 Robert Rosenthal Books and Stories on Psychology and Human Behaviour
Most known for his interests in self-fulfilling prophecies through non-verbal communication, and his extensive research and ground-breaking investigations into the Pygmalion Effect; the influence that a researcher can have on the outcome of an experiment, the effects of teacher’s expectations on students’ academic and physical performance, and the effects of clinicians’ expectations on their patients’ […]
Amy Tan Books, Biography and Facts About The Author
Every writer from William Shakespeare to Harlan Coben, John Grisham to everyone else, has his own style. For Amy Tan, she is probably the most popular when it comes to mother-daughter relationships. Tan is a writer who has received much praise for her works, although she has also been criticized for what has been claimed […]
Grantland Rice List of Books, Essays, Articles & Literary Works
The 1920s in America has most often been described by many historians as the Golden Age of Sports. While the extraordinary athletes of that era, the Jack Dempsey’s, Babe Ruth’s, and Bill Tilden’s of the world, had a say in this being so, a lot has been attributed to the inspirational and heroic writings of […]
7 Must-Read Salman Rushdie Books and Stories
Ahmed Salman Rushdie is an American-British writer originally from India. He was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) India. He is an author and a well renowned religious satirist. Salman is known for controversial stories, magical realism and has been called a magician of words which has won him several awards and the hatred of millions […]
Brian Mockenhaupt List of Books, Works, Study Guides & Essays
Writer Brian Mockenhaupt is a United States Army veteran that now serves as a contributing editor at Outside magazine, and a non-fiction editor at the Journal of Military Experience. His work has been featured on magazines like Esquire, Reader’s Digest, The New York Times Magazine, Chicago, Pacific Standard, Backpacker, and The Atlantic. A former newspaper […]