Traces the development of Steve Jobs' career, discussing how he managed to go from college dropout to one of the highest paid CEOs in the United States, how he transformed the computer industry, why his unconventional ways have made him so successful, what his most popular products have been, and other related topics.
Presents a biography of comic book writer, editor, and producer Stan Lee, covering his upbringing, creation of characters such as Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four, work with Marvel, and more.
Chronicles the life of inventor Thomas Edison, discussing his childhood, schooling, many influential discoveries, impact on the modern world, and other related topics.
Presents the life of playwright William Shakespeare focusing on his childhood, early education in learning Latin and the Greek drama classics. Also offers information on Shakespeare's marriage to Ann Hathaway and their children, becoming a member of a traveling group of actors and retiring to Stratford where he continued more intensive playwriting. At the close of the text contains a list of places to visit in Shakespeare's world with web addresses.
An exploration of the life of Mother Teresa that discusses her childhood, early years as a nun, ministry to the poor, beatification, and other related topics.
Examines the life and career of television star Oprah Winfrey, discussing her childhood, education, ambitions, years in Chicago, popular television show, personal relationships, charity work, and influence on American media.
A biography of American industrialist Henry Ford, discussing his early interest in mechanics, his efforts to develop a gas powered engine, the Model T, his production innovations, unionization, and other topics.
Chronicles the life of Mahatma Gandhi, describing his early years as a lawyer, his personal beliefs, his role in India's independence, and his impact on the world.
