We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.
Wilberforce becomes religious and combines his strong faith with his politics.
Read a poem about the life of Waleed Shaalan, a 32 year-old first year PhD student in Civil Engineering.
Wallace's trial takes place in London, where Edward can control the outcome of the "trial."
By September of 1297, Wallace is able to amassa substantial army of men willing to fight for Scotland's freedom.
Scotland makes Wallace a Knight andGuardianof the country; however, he keeps that position for about 300 days.
Walter "The Haig" Hagen is one of the greatest golfers during the Great-Depression era.
The English attack Joan's village and she sees horrible events before her family flees.
After three tough fights with Arturo Gatti, Micky retires from the ring.
Abandoned at birth Antwone Fisher lives in foster care as a ward of the state of Ohio.
During much of Joan's life, the French and the English are actively fighting the Hundred Year War.
President Lincoln predicts he will not survive his second term.
Boisjoly and colleagues continue to warn Morton Thiokol and NASA that an O-ring may fail if the temperature is too cold at launch time.
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