Biographies
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass, a slave in America until the age of 20, wrote three of the most highly regarded autobiographies of the 19th century, yet he only began learning to read and write when he turned 12 years old. After an early life of har
EDGAR ALLAN Poe
EDGAR ALLAN Poe EDGAR ALLAN POE EL AUTOR Y SU OBRA En el Boston de 1809, una pareja de actores jovenes se encontraba de gira con su compañia teatral.Eran David y Elizabeth Poe, padres del escritor.David procedía de una familia de emigrantes irlandeses y ha
Wendell Phillips
Wendell Phillips Wendell Phillips was born on November 29, 1811. He was a well-known American reformer. His career of attempting to reform American society spanned 47 years. He put most of his energy into opposing slavery and supporting women's right's, la
Buddha
Buddha Buddha The word Buddha means "enlightened one." It is used today as a title to the one who has given us more religious beliefs than almost any other human who lived in this world. However, he was not given this name at birth; he had to earn it for h
Dr Seuss- The Great American Children's Poet
Dr Seuss- The Great American Children's Poet Dr. Seuss: The Great American Children’s Poet Dr. Seuss is the pseudonym for Theodor Seuss Geisel III, Ted Geisel to his friends. He originally thought of his pen name being pronounced zo-oice which is the Germa
Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa Pancho villa Doroteo Aranga learned to hate aristocratic Dons, who worked he and many other Mexicans like slaves, Doroteo Aranga also known as Pancho villa hated aristocratic because he made them work like animals all day long with little to e
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson Like any hall of fame, its inductees are the best in whatever they do, from baseball or football to something like being President. If you are a member of any hall of fame (including the one for the Presidents), it means that you have done s
What is a Gospel?
What is a Gospel? The meaning of the gospel includes the Bible concerning the Word of God. The Gospels are books that tell the story of Jesus. It tells what he did, what he said, and how he acted in relation to the people. "Gospel" is a divine word that pr
An Autobiography: Lee Iacocca
An Autobiography: Lee Iacocca 1. Title: Iacocca, An Autobiography. 2. Author: Lee Iacocca with William Novak. 3. This book is an Autobiography. 4. Publisher: Bantam Books 5. Copyright July 1986 6. Pages: 357 7. Historical Background: His name when he was b
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau Why was Henry David Thoreau such a wonderful writer? He had many great qualities, but the most important were his devotion to nature and writing, his desire for independence, and his experiences he encountered throughout his life. Henry
Sir Issac Newton
Sir Issac Newton Newton was born on December 25,1642. He was an English mathematician and physicist, considered one of the greatest scientist in history, who made important contributions to many fields of science. His discoveries and theories laid the foun
Report on the History of Rock and Roll
Report on the History of Rock and Roll Book Report: The Art of Rock and Roll The book “The Art of Rock and Roll” by Charles T. Brown basically proposes methods for analyzing music and anyone who reads the books should be able to develop techniques for list
Princess Diana
Princess Diana One of the most loved and remembered women leaders of this century was Diana, Princess of Wales. After she came into the public's life by marrying into the British Royal family, and leaving it ten years later, she decided her life to helping
Bill Gates
Bill Gates William H. Gates III and His Giant Bill Gates, cofounder of the Microsoft corporation, holds 30.7 percent of its stock making him one of the richest people in the United States. He was the marketing and sales strategist behind many of Microsoft'
A Portrait of Duke Ellington By Tracy Frech
A Portrait of Duke Ellington By Tracy Frech Duke Ellington is considered to be one of the greatest figures in the history of American music. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899. His parents were James Edward and Da
James Earl Jones: A Voice in the Crowd
James Earl Jones: A Voice in the Crowd March 19, 1996 People all around the world know the voice of James Earl Jones. From Star Wars fans listening to the voice of Darth Vader to news junkies who hear a voice that dramatically intones AThis is CNN@ just be
Werner Heisenberg
Werner Heisenberg Werner Heisenberg One cannot fully appreciate the work of Werner Heisenberg unless one examines his contributions in the context of the time in which he lived. Werner Karl Heisenberg was born in Wuerzburg, Germany, on December 5, 1901, an
Evita- Saint or Sinner
Evita- Saint or Sinner Evita: Saint or Sinner? The story of Eva Peron is a fascinating one . Evita, as she is known, enjoyed a rise to power like no other. The details of this ascension are often disputed, making Santa Evita's tale all the more intriguing.
The People's Princess
The People's Princess Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961 in Sandringham, Norfolk. Her parents, John and Frances Spencer, were hoping for a boy to carry on the Spencer name. It took them nearly a week to come up with a name for the baby girl. Ei
Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore Who can turn the world on with her smile? One person stands out. A TV legend and an American icon: Mary Tyler Moore. Mary was born in Flatbush on December 29, 1936 to Irish-Catholic parents. Mary's family was neither rich nor poor. As a ch
Jesse Jackson: a Brief Biography
Jesse Jackson: a Brief Biography Jesse Jackson was born on March eleventh, 1965 in Greensville, South Carolina. He has since run for president in two elections, one in 1984, and one in 1988. In the 1984 elections, he received over three million popular vot
B. F. Skinner
B. F. Skinner Burris Frederic Skinner was born on March 20th, 1904 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. His mother, Grace M. Burrhus, was a stenographer and a secretary, in a law office and later in a railroad chief executive's office. His father, William A. Skin
Faith Ringold
Faith Ringold Who was Faith Ringold ? Born in New York , Faith Ringold was an African American artist who started school in 2nd grade . While she was at home , her mother taught her the basic skills . She knew how to read before she went to school . In her
Walt Disney
Walt Disney Disney Productions is one of the leading entertainment businesses, bringing tremendous profits not to mention the joy it brings many people. It has not always been this easy for Disney however. It took the mind of one man to bring it to what it
Brave New World
Brave New World - “Brave New World” - By: Aldous Huxley Author: Aldous Huxley was born in 1894, and died in 1963. He first went to Eton, and then to Oxford. He was a brilliant man, and became a succesful writer of short stories in the twenties and thirties
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