Michael A. Schuman

The Chinese History of the World

Superpower Interrupted

the epic story of Asia's quest for wealth

The miracle

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.

Comedian, Actress, and Activist

Margaret Cho

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.

Music Megastar

Rihanna

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.

Author Michael A. Schuman retells some of the colorful tales of these fascinating people. He explores the similarities between the two civilizations, highlighting their myths about the creation of the world, the origin of men and women, the birth of music, and other intriguing tales. Each story includes a detailed introduction to the culture and beliefs of the ancient Maya and Aztec, as well as expert commentary written by scholars and specialists on their mythology.

Maya and Aztec Mythology Rocks!

Author Michael A. Schuman takes readers on a behind the scenes look at Twilight star Robert Pattinson's life. "Team Edward" fans will jump at the chance to learn about Pattinson's early years, his modeling days, independent film roles, being Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Edward Cullen in the blockbuster Twilight films. This fun-to-read book offers reluctant readers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.

Shining Star

Robert Pattinson

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 personal life and dedication to helping people, showing how he used his talents to help such famous Americans as Helen Keller and President James A. Garfield, who had been shot by an assassin.

Scientist and Inventor

Alexander Graham Bell

"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

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.

Hollywood Superstar

Scarlett Johansson

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 with Love Our Children U.S.A. This group works to prevent violence against children.

TV Comedy Superstar

Tina Fey

Learn about Robert Pattinson's life--from a young child to a model to a film star in the Twilight series.

Over the course of his 50-year career, musician Bob Dylan has won a Nobel Prize, has had an audience with the Pope, and has earned a multitude of accolades, from a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award to a coveted Kennedy Center honor. Not bad for a kid from a small city in northern Minnesota who just wanted to play rock and roll. His songs are legendary and his spiritual journeys have taken him all over the world. This biography explores the man, his music, and his distinctive life.

Singer, Songwriter, and Music Icon

Bob Dylan

Actress and Trailblazer Emma Stone is rapidly becoming one of Hollywood's leading ladies. This biography explores her life in Arizona, her rise to fame, and her future plans.

Amazing Actress Emma Stone

Emma!

From silly kid to Grammy-winning rapper, Will Smith has taken the fast track to superstardom. His popular rap music opened doors for Smith, who became a T.V. star on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After years of balancing rap and television, Smith emerged as a serious actor in Six Degrees of Separation and as a profitable, crowd drawing star in Bad Boys. Readers get a rare peek behind the scenes of stardom at this tremendously popular actor, rapper and family man.

A Biography of a Rapper Turned Movie Star

Will Smith

"Read about Will Smith--how he became a rapper, his first acting job, and his movie career"--Provided by publisher.

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 roles, and it took a while for her to achieve the success she deserved. In 2002, Berry's Academy Award–winning performance in the small-budget art film Monster's Ball made history, stirred controversy, and launched her into superstardom. Give your readers a powerful biography of this stellar talent.

A Biography of an Oscar-Winning Actress

Halle Berry

"So, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream..." These now famous words were spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during the March on Washington in 1963. The many historic milestones of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, life are examined in this informative biography. Examining the civil rights leader's life from his birth in Atlanta, winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the march to Selma, his "I Have a Dream" speech, and his assassination. This book is developed from MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.: LEADER FOR CIVIL RIGHTS to allow republication of the original text into ebook, paperback, and trade editions.

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