Andrew Santella

"Casually erudite, full of delicious anecdotes and brutal honesty, it is catnip, in book form, for procrastinators and non-procrastinators alike." —Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize–winning author
Like so many of us, including most of America's workforce, and nearly two-thirds of all university students, Andrew Santella procrastinates. Concerned about his habit, but not quite ready to give it up, he set out to learn all he could about...

Discusses the history of New Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the relationship between the colonists and the native Wampanoag people, and the harvest festival which would later become Thanksgiving Day.

Discusses the history and traditions of swearing in the United States President, including inaugural events planned far in advance and those hastily prepared upon the sudden death of a president.

A biography of the fifteenth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

A biography of Daniel Boone, focusing on his efforts as a pioneer and trailblazer during America's westward expansion.

Relates how the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, known as "The Shrine of Democracy," was conceived, designed, and created.

Briefly describes the life and accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur Wright, aviation pioneers.