1875-1955

A biography of the Nobel Prize-winning novelist drawn from the unexpurgated diaries.

Biographical sketches of three outstanding black leaders who did much to pave the way toward dignity and freedom for their people in education, labor, and civil rights.

As he reads about Mary McLeod Bethune, a boy learns to hold onto his dream of going to college and works to make it happen, despite the teasing of his friends.

Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who was instrumental in creating opportunities for blacks in education and government.

Traces the life and achievements of the African-American educator who fought bigotry and racial injustice and sought equality for Blacks in the areas of education and political rights.

"Read about Mary McLeod Bethune's life. Discover how she started a school, and worked in the White House"--Provided by publisher.

Translates twentieth-century Nobel Prize-winning German writer Thomas Mann's novella "Death in Venice," as well seven of his short stories: "Tonio Kroger," "Mario and the Magician," "Disorder and Early Sorrow," "A Man and His Dog," "The Blood of the Walsungs," "Tristan," and "Felix Krull.".

Contains English translations of twelve stories and novellas by German Nobel Laureate Thomas Mann, featuring the title work about the quest for love and beauty in the midst of decaying splendor.

Contains seven stories, including the title work, by German novelist Thomas Mann, written in the early part of his career from 1896 through 1912.