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Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft talks about his work in the war on terrorism, including his authorization of warrantless domestic surveillance. Ashcroft writes about some of these issues in his new book, Never Again: Securing America and Restoring Justice.

In State of Denial, reporter Bob Woodward paints a picture of a White House that has become increasingly insular, often ignoring urgent warnings while carefully shielding the public and lawmakers from the truth about the situation in Iraq.

Commentator Clancy Sigal was a sergeant in the American army of occupation in Germany, the only Jew in his unit. He remembers vividly his visit to the Nuremberg Trials.

Personal-computer pioneer Steve Wozniak has written an autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon. Wozniak was a co-founder of Apple Computer. Today, he still follows his own innovative path.

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell remains one of the most popular members of the Bush administration, long after departing government service. Washington Post journalist Karen DeYoung details Powell's life of service in her new book, Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell.

Tracey Ullman is a singer, impressionist, dancer, comedienne and actress. And now she can add another title to her extensive repertoire: knitting guru. Ullman has just co-authored a book about everything yarn-related.

Historian Niall Ferguson's latest book, The War of the World, examines a century of history and finds that the West is well on the way to being eclipsed by Asia.

Qiu Xiaolong's English-language detective stories track Shanghai's transformation into a modern metropolis and how ordinary citizens are struggling to cope with the rapid pace of change.

For people who love coffee, it's more than just a drink. The morning cup is part ritual, part pick-me-up. But what most people don't know is that a small amount of caffeine can give many people the lift they want, without producing jitters.

Author J. M. DeMatteis and illustrator Mike Ploog are the creators of a series of graphic novels called Abadazad. The books concern a modern-day girl who discovers a 19th century novel and the elderly woman who had been the inspiration for those stories. It's a dark tale, something the authors thought was important to do — the heroine is cool and tough enough to make her palatable even to little boys. Michele Norris talks to DeMatteis and Ploog.