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|  | My Rise & Fall by Benito Mussolini, Max Ascoli, Richard Lamb
Here, for the first time in one volume, are two rare autobiographical works by Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), founder of Fascism and Italian dictator for 21 years. The first volume (published in English in 1928 as My Autobiography) describes Mussolini's youth, years as an agitator and journalist, experiences in World War I, the formation and revolutionary struggles of the Fascist Party, the March on Rome, and his early years in power. The second volume (published in English in 1948 as The Fall of Mussolini) was written during the brief period between his rescue by the Germans in September 1943 and his execution by Italian partisans in April 1945. Here the Duce recounts his last year in power and the coup d'itat that deposed him. My Rise and Fall allows readers to view the dictator from two unique vantage points: Il Duce, eyes on the horizon, chin thrust forward, as he nears his political zenith; and Mussolini at his nadir, a desperate, powerless, saw-dust Caesar, soon to be shot and hanged, head down, for all to scorn. AUTHOR: Benito Mussolini, Max Ascoli, Richard Lamb
PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | The Creative Spirit by June Boyce-Tillman
Description not available.An introduction to the life and thoughts of the twelfth-century theologian, mystic, poet, and musician, whose prescient teachings, founded on Benedictine Rule, bring with them a wholistic sense that still speaks to today's spiritual seekers. AUTHOR: June Boyce-Tillman
PUBLISHER: Morehouse Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Jackie, Ethel, Joan by Beth Fowler, J. Randy Taraborrelli
This group biography of three women who married into the Kennedy clan tells how, in different ways, each made a name for herself while struggling to meet the challenges posed by her husband's public and private lives. The author also dishes dirt on the three sisters' sometimes close, other times competitive relationships with each other and the commanding role that Rose Kennedy played in all of their lives. AUTHOR: Beth Fowler, J. Randy Taraborrelli
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Ewan McGregor by Billy Adams
In this biography of international movie star Ewan McGregor, fans can glance back at the actor's childhood and learn about how he decided to drop out of school to pursue his Hollywood dreams. Includes details of McGregor's film projects of the 1990s.... AUTHOR: Billy Adams
PUBLISHER: Overlook Press, The
FORMAT: Other
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Katherine Dunham by Jeannine Dominy
While on an anthropology expedition, she found a striking resemblance between the style of African dances and modern dance. After using her discovery to form her own unique style, she toured with her troupe and then opened her own dance school in New York. AUTHOR: Jeannine Dominy
PUBLISHER: Holloway House Publishing Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Daughters of Britannia by Katie Hickman
This study of the women who accompanied their husbands abroad as members of England's foreign service ranges from the 17th century to the 20th. AUTHOR: Katie Hickman
PUBLISHER: HarperTrade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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