Three works deal with a concentration camp survivor, a hostage holder in Palestine, and a recovering accident victim.

A biography of the author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" describing his childhood, adult life, and achievements.

"Ian Fleming's greatest creation, James Bond, has had an enormous and on going impact on our culture. What Bond represents about ideas of masculinity, the British national psyche and global politics has shifted over time, as has the interpretation of the life of his author. But Fleming himself was more mysterious and subtle than anything he wrote. Ian's childhood with his gifted brother Peter and his extraordinary mother set the pattern for his ambition...

Features the author's personal Holocaust memoir--Night, and two novels--Dawn and Day (originally published in English as The Accident).

Examines the personal life and professional career of the author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels.

An introduction to the lives of various British writers.

Born in England in 1882, Alan Alexander Milne grew up with a love for exploring the woods with his brother and writing poems about their adventures. Alan carried that love into his adult life by exploring the woods with his son, Christopher Robin. Well known for his articles, plays, and novels, Alan considered himself a "serious" author. But one story about a stuffed bear changed his image forever. Inspired by his son and their time playing in the...

"Hooper's guidebook is a whole reference shelf on Lewis between two covers. It includes a 120-page-biographical essay; a detailed survey of Lewis's books, including backgrounds, summaries, and reviews; alphabetically arranged essays on Lewis's key ideas; directories explaining Who's Who and What's What in Lewis's life arid books; and a comprehensive bibliography Of Lewis's writings. " Christianity Today, Feb 3, 1997.