biography

Biography of the Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author who devoted herself to causes of social justice and women's rights and looks at her attempts to serve as a cultural ambassador between the United States and China.

A biography of the great 19th-century English novelist Charles Dickens.

In their pursuit of the single-season home run record set by Roger Maris in 1961, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa captured the hearts and immagination of baseball fans across the nation. Here are the moments in the extraordinary race to eclipse baseball's most cherished record.

Charts the progress of McGwire and Sosa, homer by homer, record by record. With a stunning collection of images from the start of the season through to the moment when one of the sporting world's most sacred records fell.

From his early days on the TV series Growing Pains, through the long-awaited Titanic to The Man In The Iron Mask, and his new work with Woody Allen, read all about this young actor whose star is definitely on the rise.

A biography of twentieth-century architect Frank Gehry, discussing his childhood in Canada, his early exposure to the arts, the family's move to California, and the development and evolution of his architectural style. Includes photographs of selected buildings, and a time line.

Presents the life and career of an Afro-American who grew up listening to stories and who carries on the storytelling tradition in his numerous and award-winning books.

In her own words, Dominiqiue talks about her passion for gymnastics, her years of intense training, her favorite events, her coach, her teammates, her family, and and everything else you want to know about her life in and out of the gym. Dominique's leap to stardom is an American dream come true.

The story of what happened to Rosemary Molser and her family during the World War. A rare story of hope amidst this war's tragic ashes.

Includes Walker's essays and speeches reflecting on African-American writing in America.