John Updike's sixth collection of essays and literary criticism opens with a skeptical overview of literary biographies, proceeds to five essays on topics ranging from China and small change to faith and late works, and takes up, under the heading "General Considerations," books, poker, cars, and the American libido. The last, informal section of Due Considerations assembles more or less autobiographical pieces--reminiscences, friendly forewords,...

An illustrated collection of African American spiritual songs.

A collection of familiar and lesser-known spirituals including "Walk Together Children," "Little David Play on Your Harp," " I Got Shoes," and others.

International collection of 300 songs considered to be the most influential in the course of history.