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|  | The Prime Minister by Peter Hennessy
The history of post-World War II Britain is told through a study of its 11 Prime Ministers--from Atlee to Blair. Each Prime Minister's unique approach to the office is evaluated through his or her responses to major crises of the times. AUTHOR: Peter Hennessy
PUBLISHER: Palgrave Macmillan
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | John James Audubon by Peter Anderson
The books in the highly praised First Book series provide basic facts on subjects in the social studies, the sciences, sports, and practical and fine arts. An inviting format, lively text, and interesting illustrations make these books especially popular with young readers. Each book is indexed and, where appropriate, includes a glossary, maps, further reading, and bibliography. AUTHOR: Peter Anderson
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Was Jefferson Davis Right? by James R. Kennedy, Walter D. Kennedy
After the War for Southern Independence, Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, was charged with the following crimes: 1) conspiracy and culpability in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln: 2) conspiracy to cause the deaths of Northern P.O.W.s at Andersonville, Georgia, prisoner of war camp: 3) participating in and attempting to assist in the growth of the system of slavery; and 4) treason against the United States of America. Despite the seriousness of the charges levied against him, Jefferson Davis never got his day in court. Until now. Here, the authors present their case, as Davis's defenders, that their client was innocent of all of the heinous allegations made against him. The readers, addressed as members of the jury, will be asked to cast their votes on the authors' web site. Was the president of the Confederacy a traitor or a patriot? Was he guilty or innocent? Was Jefferson Davis right? You be the judge. Descendants of Civil War veterans, twin brothers James Ronald (Ron) Kennedy and Walter Donald (Don) Kennedy have held posts with the Sons of Confederate Veterans for several years. Both also are founding members of The League of the South. In their spare time the brothers enjoy participating in reenactments of Civil War battles. Was Jefferson Davis Right? is their third book for Pelican. AUTHOR: James R. Kennedy, Walter D. Kennedy
PUBLISHER: Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | MTV's Diary by MTV Staff
Description not available.Based on the wildly popular MTV series, today's hottest stars, from Busta Rhymes and Mandy Moore to Drew Barrymore, share their innermost dreams and secrets, providing a personal and provocative glimpse into their lives. Original. AUTHOR: MTV Staff
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson by David A. Adler, Robert Casilla
An introduction to the life of Jackie Robinson the baseball legend who in 1947 became the first African American man to play on a major league baseball team--thus signaling the beginning of the end segregated baseball leagues. Illustrated with color paintings. AUTHOR: David A. Adler, Robert Casilla
PUBLISHER: Holiday House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Paradise Burning by Chris Simunek
Simunek went out on assignment with his High Times press badge to find out what exactly was going on in the world of drugs--most importantly, heaven's weed: marijuana. Written in the tradition of Hunter S. Thompson, Paradise Burning offers the lucid and humorous account of his findings. 25 photos. AUTHOR: Chris Simunek
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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