The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to the Great Depression
H. Paul Jeffers is the author of 50 books of fiction and nonfiction. Among his   numerous mystery novels is a trilogy featuring a 1930s private detective named   Harry MacNeil. His biographies include 1930s political figures Fiorello La   Guardia and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. A broadcast journalist for 33 years before   becoming a full-time author, Mr. Jeffers has taught writing at several   universities; produced award-winning documentaries for radio, TV, and records;   and served as historical consultant and TV news commentator.