Michael Schuman

"If you are interested in how Asia became an economic tiger, read The Miracle." -New York Times An international bestseller, The Miracle by business journalist Michael Schuman offers a fascinating exploration of the most meaningful and far-reaching global event since World War II: the economic ascent of the Asian continent. CNN's Wolf Blitzer calls The Miracle, "An amazing story and it's all true," while the New York Times praises Schuman for...

"Explores the life of Barack Obama, U.S. Senator from Illinois, and his work as a community organizer, lawyer, and politician"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the life and career of the Baptist minister who supported the use of nonviolent resistance to discrimination and describes his involvement in many important events in the civil rights movement.

Tina Fey is an extremely successful comedic star, having won awards for her work as both a writer and performer. In addition to entertaining millions, Fey has made a difference in people's personal lives. She appeared with numerous other entertainers in a benefit performance titled, "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education." The event raises money for schools and outreach programs for autistic children. She is also active...

Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish immigrant whose interest in helping the hearing-impaired led him to become not only an influential and respected teacher of the deaf, but the inventor of the telephone. This title examines Bell's life from his roots in Scotland, through his immigration to America, to his teaching experiences and inventions, his success with the telephone, and his later work toward inventing a flying machine. It highlights Bell's...

Perform the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony. Wow the crowd with a spectacular Super Bowl halftime show. Win a Grammy. When you are legendary singer and performer Beyonce Knowles, this is just a regular month's work. Beyonce went from a child singer in her hometown of Houston, Texas, to one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. She has sold millions of records, made hit movies, and runs a clothing line. This...

Rihanna keeps busy, she's a singer, Grammy winner, and actress. When she's not touring and recording new albums she's working for her Believe Foundation and winning awards. This fun-to-read book offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.

Recognized today as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Scarlett Johansson has been acting in movies since she was eight years old. Having appeared in over thirty films, her talents continue to grow and her star continues to rise. In addition to her accomplishments on the screen, Johansson also works with Oxfam, a group of fourteen organizations that fight poverty and oppression across the globe.

Margaret Cho is known for her take-no-prisoners approach to comedy. The daughter of Korean immigrants, Cho experienced difficult teen years which led her to seek solace in the comedy clubs of her native San Francisco. Teeming with full-color photos and direct quotations, his fascinating biography tells Cho's story through the lens of what it means to be Korean in America.

Being thought of as 'a beautiful woman' has spared me nothing in life, says Halle Berry. With her extraordinary beauty, wealth, and an Academy Award for Best Actress, it seems as if Berry has it all. Yet her life has been anything but a fairytale. From the pain of an abusive father to the sting of racism from her peers, Berry emerged as a high achiever, beauty queen, and model. As an actor, her beauty often kept her from being considered for meaningful...