Biography of Gail Carson Levine, whose books for young people are often takes on familiar fairy tales and whose first published work was the popular Ella enchanted.
Biography of Gail Carson Levine, whose books for young people are often takes on familiar fairy tales and whose first published work was the popular E...
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Thabo Mbeki has devoted his life to the people of South Africa, first as a courageous fighter against apartheid and currently as president of his beloved nation, helping to heal the wounds caused by decades of oppression. His success is even more astounding considering the seemingly insurmountable obstacles he encountered early in life.
Thabo Mbeki has devoted his life to the people of South Africa, first as a courageous fighter against apartheid and currently as president of his belo...
Born Marshall Mathers III, Eminem overcame a difficult childhood to become the most critically acclaimed white rapper of his time. His albums have sold in the millions, and he's won MTV Video Music Awards, Grammy Awards, and even an Oscar. But fame and success have come with a price: His lyrics have been attacked for encouraging violence against women and others. His turbulent personal life has made countless headlines. While some people have called for his music to be banned, others have labeled him a genius. Eminem is a compelling full-color biography that examines the remarkable life of a...
Born Marshall Mathers III, Eminem overcame a difficult childhood to become the most critically acclaimed white rapper of his time. His albums have sol...
Born Shawn Carter in New York City in 1970, Jay-Z enjoys the kind of rags-to-riches success that few can only dream of. Driven by raw ambition and tremendous talent, Jay-Z started his own record company, Roc-A-Fella Records, in 1995, when, as a struggling artist, he couldn't convince any music labels to give him a recording contract. On the strength of seven consecutive best-selling albums, Jay-Z quickly established himself and Roc-A-Fella as powerful forces in the music industry. Today he is a Grammy Award winner, the president and CEO of Def Jam Records, and a multimillionaire with ventures...
Born Shawn Carter in New York City in 1970, Jay-Z enjoys the kind of rags-to-riches success that few can only dream of. Driven by raw ambition and tre...
Widely regarded as one of the best baseball players of our time, slugger Albert Pujols started playing the game on the streets of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Often compared to such baseball legends as Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, he has thrilled fans with his exploits at the plate, and touched the hearts of millions with his tireless advocacy for people with Down syndrome and for the poor of his native Dominican Republic. From growing up poor to signing a $100 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, this devoted father of three has always been able to balance family time...
Widely regarded as one of the best baseball players of our time, slugger Albert Pujols started playing the game on the streets of Santo Domingo in the...
This former first lady and Yale law graduate was destined for political life. Hillary Rodham Clinton brought her intelligence and drive to numerous projects during her husband's presidency in the 1990s. This is a biography of her life and career.
This former first lady and Yale law graduate was destined for political life. Hillary Rodham Clinton brought her intelligence and drive to numerous pr...
From an early age, Sandra Day O'Connor challenged the traditional gender role assigned to women. In 1981, she ascended to the US Supreme Court as the first female associate justice, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. This title examines her life and the decisions she made while serving on the nation's highest court.
From an early age, Sandra Day O'Connor challenged the traditional gender role assigned to women. In 1981, she ascended to the US Supreme Court as the ...