biography

Andrew Jenks shares information about his life, career as a filmmaker, and projects.

Examines the life of Adolf Hitler, discussing his childhood, attempts to become an artist, family, anti-Semitic views, World War I service, oratory skills, rise to power, rule, downfall, and other related topics.

Truth's testimony to her 30 years of bondage in upstate New York and the revelations that turned her into an abolitionist.

Presents the slave narrative of Harriet A. Jacobs, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, in which she describes the trials of her life as a Southern slave, and discusses her determination to win freedom for herself and her children.

Looks at the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, including their friendship and their affect on Emancipation and the Civil War.

Examines the life, music, and legacy of eighteenth-century German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, and includes a time line and list of selected works.

A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of professional football player Reggie Bush that covers his childhood, early career, and achievements as a player for the New Orleans Saints.

Presents a biography of television celebrity Oprah Winfrey, discussing her early life, her success as host of the "Oprah Winfrey Show," and her personal and public struggles.

Examines the life and career of Civil War surgeon Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, one of the first female physicians in the United States.

A biography of England's Prince William, the oldest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, and heir to the throne, discussing his birth and childhood, education, influences, and accomplishments, and including photographs and a time line.