This book is the translated and commented autobiography of Wilhelm Ostwald (1853-1932), who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1909. It is the first translation of the German original version “Leben
This biography traces the life and work of Mary Fairfax Somerville, whose extraordinary mathematical talent only came to light through fortuitous circumstances. Barely taught to read and write as a ch
This book provides extensive, comprehensive biographical information on one of technology's most important innovators—Steve Jobs.Provides detailed biographical information that benefits and appeals to
This biography provides a stimulating and coherent blend of scientific and personal narratives describing the many achievements of the theoretical physicist Herbert Frohlich. For more than half a cent
Krasniewicz (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology) and Blitz (City University of New York) present the story of Governor Schwarzenegger's life as the classic tale of the American Dream. Th
Applaud Matt Tavares’s latest feat — a gripping tale of real-life daredevilry perfectly balanced by stunning illustrations.“Monsieur Blondin is to cross Niagara Falls this afternoon,
Applaud Matt Tavares’s latest feat — a gripping tale of real-life daredevilry perfectly balanced by stunning illustrations.“Monsieur Blondin is to cross Niagara Falls this afternoon,
This book describes the life, times and science of the Soviet physicist Lev Vasilevich Shubnikov (1901-1937). From 1926 to 1930 Shubnikov worked in Leiden where he was the co-discoverer of the Shubni
For more than 70 years, Al Capone has been equated with wealth, violence, and corruption. As America's most infamous criminal, he has intrigued, attracted, and repulsed the general public with his leg
Woodard (political science, Clemson U.) offers a biography aimed at students and general readers that documents the life and career of Ronald Reagan as an actor, politician, husband, and father, as we
A simple biography of the man who led the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War and became president of the United States after the assassination of President McKinley in 1901.
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s
