Charlton Heston, like the roles he has played on both stage and on screen, has had a large infuence on both American and world cinema. He is famous throughout the world for his throughtful portrayal of biblical and historical heroes - Moses in "The Ten Commandments", Ben Hur, Mark Anthony and as Michelangelo in "The Agony and the Ectasy". In his memoirs, Charlton Heston reflects on his life, his career as an actor, and the political and personal principles which have influenced him. He tells stories of his contemporaries and co-stars, who include almost all the famous stage and screen names of the past 40 years.

The author, a professor of engineering for 30 years, reviews the status of America's undergraduate education using statistical data and numerous references. (Education)

Rodeo legend, actor and stuntman Yakima Canutt blazed a trail as a champion bronco buster and rode to fame as a collaborator with John Wayne, who claimed to borrow his on-screen persona from Canutt's real one. This autobiography, as told to John Crawford, relates Canutt's years on the rodeo circuit, his roles in dozens of silent westerns, and his craftsmanship in movie stunts on such epics as Stagecoach and Ben-Hur, as well as his family life and friendships.