nicholsslim

"A portrait of Scott McClanahan's formative years, coming of age in rural West Virginia, during a stretch of time where he was deeply influenced by his Grandma Ruby and Uncle Nathan, who suffered from cerebral palsy"--Cover flap.

Collects short essays from the author that reflect on the changing modern world, touching on such topics as popular culture, politics, being seen, conspiracies, the old and the young, new technologies, mass media, racism, and good manners.

Includes essays on The new encyclopedia of the American West, Buffalo Bill, Angie Debo, Zuni Indians, Patricia Nelson Limerick, John Wesley Powell, Zane Grey, the journals of Lewis and Clark, the Missouri River and reviews of The new encyclopedia...

"A stunning work of narrative non-fiction from one of the most powerful young Native American writers at work today-We Survived the Night combines investigative journalism, folklore, and a deeply personal father-son journey in a searing portrait...

For fans of accessible and fun popular science comes an exploration of evolution's quirkiest puzzles and most enduring mysteries. Why do cats live longer than dogs? Why do bees have yellow stripes? Why can we smell a skunk from a mile away? Such...