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|  | Rhythm Planet by Brian Eno, Tom Schnabel
Public Radio personality Tom Schnabel spotlights giants of the global genre like the late Sufi singer Nusrat Feteh Ali Kahn and this year's Grammy winner Milton Nascimiento, making Rhythm Planet both an antidote to the latest flavor of pop and an affirmation of music's power. 125 illustrations, 25 in color. AUTHOR: Brian Eno, Tom Schnabel
PUBLISHER: Universe Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Christopher Reeve
Description not available.A biography of the actor famous for playing Superman, discussing his activities before and after the accident that paralyzed him as well as his work as activist for environmental causes, artistic and human rights, and disability rights.
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | In the Lions Court by Derek Wilson
Description not available.Brilliantly recreates life in the court of King Henry VIII during one of the most dramatic and vibrant periods in English history, exploring the danger and relationships that lurked in the court of the Tudor lion by relating the interconnected stories of six men whose aspirations and beliefs led to their tragic demise. 25,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Derek Wilson
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Tonight at Noon by Sue Mingus
A detailed and compassionate look at the life of jazz great Charles Mingus, as recalled by his widow. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. AUTHOR: Sue Mingus
PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Cronkite Remembers by Walter Cronkite
After 60 years as a journalist covering major events in America's history, Walter Cronkite reflects on his incredible life and career. Cronkite's belief in quality television serves as a refreshing contrast to the declining value of the medium in the latter part of the 20th century. AUTHOR: Walter Cronkite
PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Harriet & the Promised Land by Jacob Lawrence
A picture book biography of Harriet Tubman. Colorful paintings accompany the rhyming text. AUTHOR: Jacob Lawrence
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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