1918-

Recounts the life and career of Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

A biography of Samuel M. Walton, whose ingenuity and persistence contributed to his becoming one of the wealthiest men in America.

A brief biography of millionaire founder of the Wal-Mart retain chain, Sam Walton, that chronicles his childhood, family, personal work ethic.

A collection of critical essays about the works of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

Offers a brief introduction to the life of Nelson Mandela, discussing how he went from serving a sentence of life in prison to becoming the elected president of South Africa.

Features over 350 duotone reproductions of both famous and never-before-published photographs by American photojournalist W. Eugene Smith, taken between 1934 and 1975; and includes essays that discuss various aspects of Smith's life and career.

Presents the life of the South African woman who has struggled for reform despite arrests, bannings, detentions, and the imprisonment of her husband.

Photographs and text present a biography of Nelson Mandela, his lifelong struggle against the system of apartheid and years of imprisonment followed by his 1994 victory as South Africa's first black president.

Traces the life of Samuel Walton, the businessman who became wealthy by creating Wal-Mart, the most successful chain of retail stores in America.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela from his early activities with the African National Congress to his imprisonment and release.