Books in People in Focus series

A biography of Eng and Chang, the congenitally united twins born in Siam (Thailand) in 1811

A history of the tragedies and triumphs of the Bronte+a5 family, featuring photographs and an accessible text, explores the literary genius and the personal heartbreak that marked the lives of the authors of such classic works as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.

Examines the childhood, education, war years, political career, and personal life of the British statesman, soldier, and historian

A biography of the noted Black Muslim leader, looking back on his life from the day of his assassination in 1965

Traces the life and career of the American painter, shows her major works, and discusses her style

A biography of the businessman who saved the Chrysler Corporation from bankruptcy.

A biography of the showman who, among other achievements, created a three-ring circus known as "the greatest show on earth" and was active in Connecticut politics.

This biography of Pakistan's only woman prime minister to be elected twice describes her childhood in Karachi and her university years at Harvard and Oxford. The jails and homes of her arrest during ten years are covered in vivid detail as well as her arranged marriage and political leadership.

A biography, from childhood through adult military career, of the general who became a hero in the 1991 Gulf War.

Profiles the spokesperson for women's rights, tracing her personal life and career from childhood to the editorship of "Ms." magazine and discussing her impact on public opinion, politics, and the role of women in American society

Examines the life and times of Joseph Stalin, the dictatorial leader of the Soviet Union from 1925 to 1953.

1995 DILLON PRESS HARDCOVER