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This book details the fascinating life story of Michelle Obama, emphasizing her own personal and professional accomplishments, her life partnership with President Barack Obama, and her distinctive approach to the role of First Lady.

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The enchanting story of the real life Hannah Montana and her stunning success as a film, television, and music superstar.

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Mohandas K Gandhi, is a revered figure for his nonviolent action to free India from British rule. This book follows Gandhi from his family's home, via sojourn in England to prepare for a law career, to his growth from a timid new barrister in South Africa to India's foremost negotiator with the British power structure.

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In this new biography, students will follow Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu from her humble Albanian birth to worldwide celebrity as Mother Teresa. Readers will be challenged to consider for themselves whether Mother Teresa deserves to be sainted.

Mother Teresa is characterized as being ordinary and her life as mundane.

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At the pinnacle of his boxing career during the 1960s and early 1970s, Muhammad Ali seemed to be a cultural symbol of the times. This book describes Ali's life from his birth, with an emphasis on his career through 1975. It covers such topics as his boxing matches, his religious conversion to Islam, and his efforts to promote world peace.

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As Madam Speaker, Nancy Pelosi has broken new ground for women in American politics and has become a notable role model for young women.

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Everyone should know the life story of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders of all time, the first black president of South Africa, the most famous African, and a major world statesman.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

This biography examines the life of a person raised in poverty and a single mother at 14, who is now one of the richest and most influential people in the world-Oprah Winfrey.

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Providing both an analysis of the Mexican Revolution and a compelling story of the notorious Pancho Villa, this book describes this historical period from the perspective of its most iconic figure.

Doroteo Arangomuch better known as "Pancho Villa"was one of the revolutionary generals during Mexico's turbulent times in the early 1900s.

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This revealing portrait of the real Paris Hilton gets underneath the hype and hate, the glamour and greed.

Unlike other biographies that range from the expos to the gushing, Paris Hilton: A Biography is both detailed and objective.

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This book examines the life of the remarkable Paul Newmanan iconic actor, director, race car driver, political activist, businessman, philanthropist, devoted husband, and father.

Paul Leonard Newman was a true Renaissance man who is known worldwide for his performances as an actor and director.

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How did a young boy born into poverty become not only an international soccer star but a celebrity who visited and dined with kings and presidents Where did the passion that fueled his success originate This book examines the life of Pele to find the answers.

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This revealing biography explores Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning as an athlete and as a man.

From the moment Peyton Manning arrived in the National Football League at the start of the 1998 season, he has been a numbers machine, completing passes at a dazzling rate and throwing touchdowns at a pinball-machine clip.

(Hardback)

This comprehensive biography of Pope Benedict XVI emphasizes his theological positions and contributions as a theologian.

Pope Benedict XVI: A Biography is an incisive exploration of the life and career of the current head of the Roman Catholic Church, with an emphasis on his theological positions and contributions as a theologian.

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This biography examines the life of one of the most charismatic individuals in public life today, in Great Britain and beyond-Prince William.

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In Rachel Carson: A Biography, Carson emerges as a talented scientist and exceptional writer who was able to share her sense of wonder about nature with both scientists and the general public.

Carson's great love of both writing and nature emerged at a young age and enabled her to overcome numerous obstacles in her life.

(Hardback)

The son of civic-minded immigrant parents, Ralph Nader was taught from an early age to appreciate the citizen's role in a democracy.

(Hardback)

This biography provides a concise, accurate, and lively account of one of the best known yet least understood figures of the Civil War, Robert E. Lee, depicting him as a human being instead of a legend, making him accessible as a person.

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Ronald Reagan's career trajectory was remarkable: from Midwestern schoolboy, sports announcer, and Hollywood actor to governor of California and two-term President of the United States. This book captures all the varied aspects of Reagan's life and career, portraying him as a politician, a husband, and a father.

(Hardback)

This book offers a revealing look at Rosa Parks, whose role as an activist and struggle with racism began long before her historic 1955 Montgomery, Alabama, bus ride.

Rosa Parks: A Biography captures the story of this remarkable woman like no other biography of her before it.

(Hardback)

Lively narrative chapters are supplemented with a timeline, photos, print and nonprint bibliography, and an index.

As the Lewis and Clark expedition is heavily represented in the U.S. history curriculum, this much-needed volume fills a gap on the reference shelves and supplements Native American studies curricula.

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In July 1979, Saddam Hussein became the President of Iraq. Since his capture, Saddam has been transferred to Iraqi legal custody and awaits his trial for atrocities committed during his regime.

This biography details Saddam's difficult childhood in Tikrit and his politically influential teenage years in Baghdad with his uncle.

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In July 1979, Saddam Hussein became the President of Iraq. Since his capture, Saddam has been transferred to Iraqi legal custody and awaits his trial for atrocities committed during his regime.

This biography details Saddam's difficult childhood in Tikrit and his politically influential teenage years in Baghdad with his uncle.