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Tells the life story of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, the first woman Speaker of the House, discussing her childhood in Baltimore, her family's background in politics, her marriage and five children, and her many years of work in the Democratic Party.

Examines the life and career of Chuck Norris, describing how he was bullied as a child for his Native American heritage, the death of his brother, his acting, his philanthropic activities, his personal relationships, and more.

Chronicles the life and soccer career of legendary Brazilian athlete Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pel?, up to the year 2000.

The author shares true stories about the people and situations she and her colleagues have encountered in the course of their work as nurses.

Provides an analysis of novelist Robin Cook's medical thrillers written between 1977 and 1995, discussing their plots, characters, and themes, and includes biographical information about the author, a complete bibliography of his fiction, general criticism, and a listing of reviews.

Tells of the life and athletic career of Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph.

The actor best known as Mr. Sulu tells of his early life in an internment camp, his later political involvement, and his discovery by Gene Roddenberry.

Former Major League Baseball player Joe Torre describes his years of success as manager for the New York Yankees--from 1996 through 2007--and discusses players, the media, scandals, and more.

Examines the life of singer-songwriter John Lennon, showing the troubled aspects of his personality and experiences, covering his childhood, his years in the Beatles, and his two marriages.