People who have helped the world

A biography of the Costa Rican president who won the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize for his successful efforts in promoting a peace plan for Central America.

Traces the life of the diplomat who saved Hungarian Jews during World War II and mysteriously disappeared after the Russians occupied Budapest.

A biography of the nun who founded the Missionary Sisters and Brothers of Charity, gained wide recognition for her work with the destitute and dying in Calcutta and elsewhere, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

Describes the life of the founder of modern nursing and humanitarian who reformed hospital care in the nineteenth century.

A biography of the chemist whose work with radium laid the foundation for much of today's scientific knowledge.

Examines the life of the humanitarian who pursued medical missionary work in the jungles of Africa while developing his spiritual beliefs about the value of all life.

Follows the life of the former slave who gained renown as a abolitionist and advocate of women's rights.

Presents a biography of the priest who gave his life to the care of lepers in a colony at Molokai, Hawaii.

On t.p.: The inventor of a way to read and write that has helped millions of blind people communicate with the world.

Examines the life of the South African bishop and civil rights worker who has worked extensively to improve the condition of his people.