Lifetimes

When her husband dies, a widow must make important decisions concerning the rest of her life.

Juan and Lucy work hard to build a life together.

Chronicles the life and career of nineteenth-century Italy composer Giuseppe Verdi and discusses his music and stories of love and death including the operas "Rigoletto," "Aida," and "La Traviata.".

Offers a biographical profile of Albert Einstein, discussing both his contributions to science and his emotional and personal life.

Examines the life of Mao Zedong, the son of a peasant farmer who became the leader of China, establishing the People's Republic of China in 1949, and discusses the initiatives that caused him to be both hailed and reviled.

The true story of a young Jewish girl and her family who hid from Nazi soldiers in the secret annex of a building in Amsterdam during World War II. Tells of the family's arrest and of their fates in the concentration camps.

Examines Verdi's life and musical achievements in the context of his historical period.

Examines Beethoven's life and musical achievements in the context of his historical period.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and musical career of eighteenth-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life and career of eighteenth-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven.