Television, screen and stage star Tony Danza's absorbing account of a year spent teaching tenth-grade English at Northeast High -- Philadelphia's largest high school with 3600 students.
The author describes some of the dogs that have had special places in his life, including his first dog, Snowball, in the Philippines; Dirk, who protected him from bullies; and Cookie, who saved his life.
An environmental journalist traces the historical war against rust, revealing how rust-related damage costs more than all other natural disasters combined and how it is combated by industrial workers, the government, universities, and everyday people.
Dogs have always been considered companions and playmates that brighten and enrich lives, but they are also wonderful and amazing teachers. The lessons learned from these canine friends come in all shapes and sizes, just like they do.
"In every age, a leader's courage uplifts a generation, inspires a nation, and alters the world. For many, that leader was four-star General H. Norman Schwarzkopf; for Gus Lee, that leader was his mentor "The Bear."--Container.