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Serie: Greenwood biographies
GebondenEngels9780313345722
30-12-2008
Known worldwide for his horror creations in best-selling books and popular film adaptations, Stephen King spent years in obscurity trying to find his voice and his audience. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313346309
30-12-2008
Master of 'magic realism,' distinguished journalist and film critic, friend of world leaders ranging from Fidel Castro to President Bill Clinton, Gabriel Garcia Marquez improbably emerged from obscure beginnings to become an author beloved of readers worldwide than any other living writer. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313336867
30-6-2006
Introduces the story of Martin Luther King to a generation who are too young to remember the events of the Civil Rights movement. This biography traces the story of the man who took on the entrenched racism of the South - and North - through a non-violent movement that changed the course of American history. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313337673
30-7-2007
With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313338267
30-12-2006
This biography traces Dre's rise to fame, a story that parallels the rise of hip-hop as one of the most dominant cultural forces in America. Dre came of age at the time when hip-hop culture (rapping, breakdancing, Deejaying, and Graffiti art) began an underground trend in urban America. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313330803
30-6-2005
Readers will understand why he was named the Person of the Century by Time magazine. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313380327
9-4-2010
This revealing look at the life and career of Howard Stern examines his role as a champion of free speech and his amazing success at bringing his own unique brand of "reality" radio to the airwaves. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313358302
1-7-2010
This insightful biography takes a balanced and thoughtful look at the creative and enigmatic man who has had a greater influence on American culture than almost any other individual: Walt Disney. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313341779
30-4-2008
Useful for student research assignments, this title features important figures - contemporary and historical - drawn from a range of curriculum subject areas, including history, science, politics, literature, and the arts. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313381041
22-2-2012
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. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313322068
30-6-2004
Using updated scholarship and never before published primary research, this new biography peels away the myths surrounding Emily Dickinson and takes a fresh look at the complex and busy life of this genius of American letters. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313386282
21-6-2012
This book explores how comedian Stephen Colbert's satiric views of American life have captured the imagination of viewers around the world-and sharpened these individuals' own critical interpretations and opinions on current events. Meer
GebondenEngels9780313392856
21-3-2011
This biography examines the life of one of the most charismatic individuals in public life today, in Great Britain and beyond-Prince William. Meer
GebondenEngels9781440829802
16-1-2014
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? Meer