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A biography emphasizing the early years of Diana Ross, who overcame poverty and discrimination to become a famous singer.

A biography of basketball forward Rick Barry, a consistent top scorer.

A biography emphasizing the early years of Diana Ross, who overcame poverty and discrimination to become a famous singer.

A guide to reading and understanding Alice Walker's "The Color Purple," featuring a list of characters, an introduction to the novel, critical commentaries, character analyses, a brief biography of Walker, suggested essay topics, and a selected bibliography.

Chronicles the recent history of India under Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv as they have pursued the goal of a strong, united India.

Collects the nonfiction writings of the author of "The Color Purple.".

Presents critical essays on Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Presents an overview of the career of innovative filmmaker George Lucas, and provides information on his work as a visual storyteller, a director, an editor, and a leader in the field of production techniques and visual effects. Includes five hundred color illustrations.

A biography of the man who, in 1989, suspended the constitution and appointed himself head of state, prime minister, defense minister, and commander in chief of the army.