Tells a single, complete story of a bitterly lonely man named Wilson, but it does so in tiny bites. Each page is a stand-alone vignette, in the familiar newspaper comics rhythm of setup, setup, setup, punch line. Wilson's solipsistic despair is expressed incisively and cleverly, taking Wilson through a search for his ex-wife, Pippi, who has become a prostitute since leaving him, and their daughter, put up for adoption years earlier.

First serialized in "The Century Magazine" between 1893 and 1894, Mark Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson" is a murder mystery set before the American Civil War in Missouri, more specifically, in a town on the banks of the Mississippi River. During infancy, a light-skinned black baby and a white-skinned baby were switched at birth by a slave mother. Because the black baby grows up thinking he is white, he is highly racist toward his slaves. The white baby,...

Woodrow Wilson was a lawyer, an educator, and a politician. This biography tells all about his inspiring life as President of the United States. Through fascinating facts and engaging sidebars, children will learn that Wilson was an advocate for reform in education and government. Readers will explore some of Wilson's most prominent ideas and goals--including the Federal Reserve System, the League of Nations, and the New Freedom program--through appealing...

The bestselling true story of a Texas congressman’s secret role in the Afghan defeat of Russian invaders is “a tour de force of reporting and writing” (Dan Rather).
 
A New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times bestseller.
 
Charlie Wilson’s penchant for cocktails and beauty-contest winners was well known, but in the early 1980s, the dilettante congressman...

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For Mr. Tom, walking Wilson is good exercise in the fresh air. For Wilson, it's a whole new world! Join Wilson and his woodland friends on their secret adventures.

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Woodrow Wilson, twenty-eighth president of the United States.|Glossary of key words|Index|Informative sidebars|Sources for further research|Suggested websites|Table of contents|Presidents of the U.S.A. chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history. Each book tells the fascinating story of a single president,...

Noah Wilson was just an ordinary ten-year-old boy when his dad left for war. Tucker Wilson was just an eight-week old pup when Noah adopted him. Sgt. Duncan was just an elderly man living all alone when he meets Noah and Tucker. Together they form an unbreakable bond of friendship and loyalty that saves a small town during a blizzard. Together they overcome tragedy and learn to begin again.

The best quarterbacks take charge on the field, make amazing throws and thrilling runs, and lead their teams to victory. Learn more about Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL today. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book is sure to be a hit with young football fans.