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|  | Within the Whirlwind by Eugenia S. Ginzburg, Heinrich Boll, Ian Boland
Description not available.Released posthumously, Ginzburg's memoirs chronicle the eighteen years she spent in Eastern Siberia, a victim of one of Stalin's early purges, and describe the abiding love of her husband that sustained her over the years AUTHOR: Eugenia S. Ginzburg, Heinrich Boll, Ian Boland
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Trade Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Mae West by Jill Watts
This study looks at the infamous Mae West and how she not only survived nearly constant critical hatchet jobs during her career, but managed to produce an enormously influential body of work (which included writing and singing, as well as acting). AUTHOR: Jill Watts
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Newton's Gift by David Berlinski
Description not available.The author of A Tour of the Calculus serves up a loving portrait of the life of Sir Isaac Newton that also assesses his remarkable accomplishments in the field of science, his rescue of the British mint and its currency, and his intellectual battles with colleagues. 25,000 first printing. AUTHOR: David Berlinski
PUBLISHER: Free Press, The
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Bing Crosby by Gary Giddins
In this comprehensive biography of Bing Crosby, Gary Giddens traces the star's life back to his wild childhood in Spokane, Washington, where Crosby--although an intelligent, popular boy--indulged in alcohol, women, and fist-fights. Eventually he realized his talent and secured a position in Paul Whiteman's orchestra, where he developed his own style and accumulated slews of fans. By the mid-1930s, Giddens points out that Crosby--between public appearances--was starring in three movies and recording around 40 albums per year. In addition to chronicling the legendary singer's rise to fame, Giddens offers keen insights into social and historical contexts. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001. AUTHOR: Gary Giddins
PUBLISHER: Little, Brown & Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Call of Duty by George Grant, J. Stephen Wilkins
Although the Civil War was the bitterest epoch of American experience--dividing families, sundering communities, and enforcing fierce regional enmity--Robert E. Lee was admired and respected by partisans from both sides. Call of Duty examines the attributes of the life and service that enabled Lee to transcend the passions of the moment to become a model of leadership for all time. AUTHOR: George Grant, J. Stephen Wilkins
PUBLISHER: Cumberland House Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Still Missing by Susan Ware
Alex Selky kisses his mother good-bye, sets off for school, and is never seen again. This novel was the basis for the movie Without a Trace. AUTHOR: Susan Ware
PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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