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144 pp.
| Morgan
| August, 2004
|
TradeISBN 1-931798-37-0$21.95
(4)
YA
World Writers series.
Woolf's struggle with depression and family conflict is depicted in a historical and literary context. Her writing career is chronicled in some detail, but more excerpts from her work would have added texture to the narrative. Black-and-white photos illustrate the book. Timeline. Bib., ind.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| March, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1970-5$$18.95
(4)
YA
Internet Biographies series.
Six visionaries responsible for landmark contributions to computer-technology history are profiled in this series. Their successful businesses follow a similar trajectory, through persistence and optimism, obstacles overcome, philanthropy, and future goals. Though the financial details will be difficult for the intended audience to grasp, familiarity with Pixar, AOL, Amazon.com, and Microsoft products will fuel interest in the books. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Internet Biographies titles: Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Esther Dyson, Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Steve Case.]
128 pp.
| Morgan
| March, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 1-883846-90-0$$20.95
(4)
YA
World Writers series.
The author of The Great Gatsby is profiled in a fast-paced, fairly thorough biography. Issues such as Fitzgerald's rocky marriage to Zelda, his alcoholism, and his infidelities are handled in a non-sensationalized manner. The text states that Fitzgerald captured his era in his works, but his novels aren't described in enough detail for readers to get a sense of their essence. The book is illustrated with black-and-white photos. Bib., ind.
64 pp.
| Chelsea
| March, 2001
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LibraryISBN 0-7910-6104-3$$17.95
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4-6
Latinos in the Limelight series.
These formulaic biographies profile well-known Latinos in business, the arts, and sports. After a chapter about the subject's childhood and early years, the books provide basic background information about his or her career. The adulatory texts are accompanied by average-quality photos. A chronology and, where appropriate, lists of accomplishments and awards are appended. Bib., ind.
79 pp.
| Chelsea
| December, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-6408-5$$20.85
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PaperISBN 0-7910-6409-3$$8.95
(4)
4-6
Famous Figures of the Civil War Era series.
Illustrated with reproductions of photos and a few other documents from the period, the books in this series capably introduce their subjects to young readers. Some complex topics are glossed over, but all the books offer a brief account of these men's lives up to the Civil War and considerably more detail about their involvement in it. An individual chronology and a timeline are appended. There are five other new books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these titles: George Gordon Meade, Stephen A. Douglas, John Brown, William Henry Seward, James Ewell Brown Stuart.]