Henry Carter Hull

An entertaining collection drawn from G. K. Chesterton's early years as a newspaper columnist This compilation of "fleeting sketches," written by G. K. Chesterton while he was a columnist for the Daily News, contains the humor, foresight, and intellectual curiosity that quickly made the young writer a household name throughout London. A tribute to the playfulness of Chesterton's spirit, Tremendous Trifles contains such gems as "An Accident," in which...

A collection of personal narratives by Annie Dillard.

Presents a collection of twenty-five essays originally published in various periodicals by a number of noted writers including Roger Angell, Andrea Barrett, Jonathan Franzen, and others.

Presents ten essays by the American writer.

A selection of the author's journalistic work since 1970, including pieces on a broad range of topics such as Nicaragua, Donald Trump, Frank Sinatra, and stickball.

Thirty-one of E.B. White's essays grouped under such headings as "The Farm," "The Planet," "Memories," and "Books, Men, and Writing."

John Mortimer, author and creator of the television character Horace Rumpole, presents a will and testament to the next generation composed of more than thirty essays on such topics as eating out, lying, being vulgar, and the companionship of women, explaining how to enrich one's life with nonmaterial things.

A collection of nonfiction writings, including essays, political commentaries, and articles, by Joan Didion that explore a wide range of topics related to popular culture, modern life, government, and economics.

Presents seven essays on a variety of subjects including tennis, film, philosophy, and postmodern literary theory, as well as personal narratives about the author's experiences at the Illinois State Fair and aboard a luxury cruise ship.