Brenda Lange

Virginia Brackett

Vicki Cox

Richard Worth

Bonnie Hinman

Veda Boyd Jones

Sherry Beck Paprocki

Susan Muaddi Darraj

Colleen Madonna Flood Williams

Charles J Shields

Tom Lashnits

Anne Todd

Kerry Acker

Facts On File

Rachel A Koestler-Grack

Professor John Morrison

Sarah Louise Kras

Linda Barth

Jennifer Bond Reed

Dr Heather Lehr Wagner

Absorbing accounts of the leaders whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history Examines each person's life in the context of the politics of the time Full-color photographs enhance each book

Major World Leaders Set

* Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans * Straightforward and objective writing * Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia * Essential for multicultural studies

Talk Show Host and Media Magnate

Oprah Winfrey

Following her public announcement that she was gay, Ellen DeGeneres was at a loss for work in the late 1990s. She--and the character she played--had come out during the fourth season of her moderately successful television sitcom, and her show was canceled shortly thereafter. She thought her career as a comedian might be over. Through perseverance and talent, DeGeneres built a new career for herself as the host of an Academy Award-winning syndicated daytime television show. "Ellen DeGeneres" tells her story, from her childhood in Louisiana and Texas to her rise as one of the most recognizable faces on television.

Entertainer

Ellen DeGeneres

Profiles the life and accomplishments of one of the world's most successful and influential businesswomen and arbiters of home fashion and dining.

Lifestyle Entrepreneur

Martha Stewart

Biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, who rose above personal difficulties to become a noted champion of humanitarian causes.

Humanitarian

Diana, Princess of Wales

Millions of people start each day by watching Katie Couric on theaToday Show. She has demonstrated an incredible work ethic and determination in her rise to prominence in the cutthroat business of television journalism and incredible strength as she raises her daughters alone after the passing of her husband. This title reveals the personal side of Couric."

Katie Couric

Sherry Beck Paprocki

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