This collection of selected writings by Thomas Sowell covers social, economic, cultural, legal, educational, and political issues over a period of half a century. The sources include letters, books, newspaper articles, and publications in scientific journals and popular print media. Topics range from children who start talking late to "tax breaks for the rich," baseball, race, war, the role of judges, healthcare, and political rhetoric. These topics are examined alternately, drawing from history, economics, and sometimes with humor.