biography

Surveys the life of Nat Love, African American cowboy, reowned for his riding, roping, and sharpshooting.

Reconstructs the life of Cleopatra, discussing her childhood, marriages, affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, the political scandals that plagued her, and other related topics.

Presents the author's first-hand account of her life as the daughter of Saddam Hussein's personal pilot, including information on her childhood, her arranged marriage in the United States, and her life after escaping the dictator's regime.

Author Yangzom Brauen shares details about her life and the lives of her mother and grandmother, who lived in Tibet during Chinese rule and were forced to find ways to preserve their identity and culture while in exile.

Antwone Fisher tells the story of his life, from his birth to a prison inmate to his success as a screenwriter in Hollywood, discussing his childhood and teen years in foster homes, his stint in the Navy, his attempts to find his mother and father, and the determination that led him to create the life of his dreams.

Examines artifacts, documents, tombs, and x-rays of ancient mummies to support the author's claim that young Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen was murdered.

Chronicles the life of Martha Ballard, a midwife who lived in Maine from 1785 until 1812, and profiles the culture and people who influenced her.

A biography of Bill Traylor, a former slave who began to draw pictures--based on his recollections of rural and urban life--at the age of 83.

The unbelievable true story of Joey Coyle, an unemployed Philadelphia dock worker faced with an extraordinary dilemma on an ordinary day in 1981. His life was forever changed when he found $1.2 million in unmarked casino money.