Biography

Examines the life and career of American actor Marlon Brando, and includes photographs from his many movies and plays.

A biography of Russell Simmons, the sound recording executive and producer credited with popularizing rap and hip-hop music.

A brief biography of Argentine revolutionary Che Cuevara, who helped guerrilla forces overthrow the government of Cuba along with Fidel Castro.

A biography of Oprah Winfrey, discussing her childhood of poverty and abuse, the positive influence of her father and stepmother, her education and early work, and her career as a media mogul.

Chronicles the life of author J. K. Rowling, discussing her life, personal and professional challenges and achievements, and how she rose from poverty to eventually set records in the publishing industry with her Harry Potter series.

A biography of the successful filmmaker who won an Oscar in 1995 for "Schindler's List.".

Discusses Vlad the Impaler, the historical person behind Count Dracula, describes how Bram Stoker came to write his famous novel about him, and examines how the character has been portrayed on stage and screen.

Profiles five influential Latino entertainers of the 1990s, Ricky Martin, Selena, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, and Marc Anthony, detailing their rise to stardom and their effects on the American music scene.

Explores the life and achievements of Gwen Stefani, discussing her childhood, interests, influences, success with No Doubt and as a solo artist, relationship with Gavin Rossdale, clothing line, and more. Includes a list of major honors and awards, a time line, a selected bibliography, resources, and an index.

Tells the life story of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, describing his childhood in northern Italy, early exposure to politics, creation of the Fascist Party and rise to power in the 1920s, repressive regime, relationship with Adolf Hitler, and actions during World War II.