Michael A. Schuman

A biography of the man known for his interest in teaching the deaf and for his invention of the telephone.

Describes Bill Cosby's meteoric rise to the top of the entertainment world.

Quarles presents Douglass's own words, the views of his contemporaries, and analyses in retrospect by leading historians and political scientists to create a three-fold perspective.

A biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, whose efforts to aid her husband in his work, in spite of her shyness, made her one of the most admired First Ladies in history.

Overview: Confucius is one of the most important figures in Chinese history, whose philosophies have shaped world culture. Often overlooked outside his native country, Confucius himself was a fascinating figure. A contemporary of Buddha, Confucius was outspoken and uncompromising man who revolutionized Chinese society nearly 2,500 years ago, when the country was merely a loose web of feudal provinces. No small feat for the illegitimate son of a retired soldier and a teenage concubine, who once received a prophecy from the local fortune-teller that she would give birth to a "throneless king." Perhaps because of these humble beginnings, Confucius had a passionate belief in respect for others and this belief underpinned his life and teachings. He advised the emperors and kings of his day, gaining their respect and undying enmity along the way. He was equally proud of both achievements, saying that if the evil people of the world liked him, he was doing something wrong. Confucius established many ideas that are taken for granted today, from respecting one's parents to the Golden Rule, to virtue being its own reward. His theories became the foundation of one of the world's first civil services and established social structures throughout Asia that still exist today.

"Read about the creation of people according to the Popol Vuh, the origin of the sun, moon, world, music, and four other important myths"--Provided by publisher.

"A biography of American actress Scarlett Johansson"--Provided by publisher.

"Divides the creative writing process into five steps, from inspiration to publishable story, and includes in-depth treatment of the science fiction genre with writing prompts"--Provided by publisher.

This is the children's biography about the forty-fourth president of the United States. Containing up-to-the-minute information, including President Obama's November victory.