Tells the life story of Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first professional African-American nurse in the U.S., and discusses the development of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses and the advances made and challenges faced by African-Americans in nursing since.
Presents the story of Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams, two women who began the Northern Ireland peace movement in the 1970s in hopes of ending the violence and political upheavals in their country.
Chronicles the life of Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Oscar De La Hoya, discussing his childhood in East Los Angeles, early years in the ring, career achievements, charitable foundation, and other related topics.
Presents an examination of the life of Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian Prime Minster who started from humble roots, became a self-made billionaire, and entered the political arena, and provides information on the historical context of his career.
Examines the life and leadership of Bashar al-Assad, chosen as successor to his father, the president of Syria, in 2000, discussing the challenges he faces as he tries to modernize his country.
A biography of Hosni Mubarak, who succeeded Anwar Sadat as president of Egypt in 1981, that describes his challenges and opposition through the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and the Persian Gulf wars.
