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Profiles the life and deeds of Saddam Hussein and examines the events and personal experiences that influenced his actions.

William Pepper, attorney and friend to Martin Luther King, describes his investigation into King's 1968 assassination and claims that King was the victim of a conspiracy involving the FBI, CIA, the military, organized crime, and the Memphis police, and discusses the 1999 wrongful death suit won by the King family.

Follows the life and career of the popular black entertainer, from his childhood in Philadelphia to his success as a comedian and actor.

A brief biography of the ghetto kid who was a high school dropout and now has a PhD in Education and is among America's leading entertainers; and a description of the Cosby Show, the successful comedy series which is Bill Cosby's latest television venture.

Tells the life story of Newbery Award-winning children's author Avi, describes his popular works, and includes a glossary of writing terms.

A biography of the first woman astronaut and history of the Russian manned space program.

Describes the life of Bill Cosby from his childhood in Philadelphia through his successful career as a comedian.

An introduction to Walter Dean Myers, author of "Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff," "Hoops," and "Monster," discussing his childhood in West Virginia and Harlem, his speech problems and troubled school years, his discovery of reading, and why he decided to write for young people.

Autobiography of physician and writer Adeline Yen Mah, discussing her emotionally abusive childhood, experiences of isolation and loneliness, success as a student, and triumphant struggle to achieve freedom and a new life.