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|  | The Heroes of the Greeks by C. Kerenyi
Description not available.Records the histories of ancient warriors and demi-gods depicted in classical mythology and art treasures AUTHOR: C. Kerenyi
PUBLISHER: Thames & Hudson
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Simply C. S. Lewis by Thomas C. Peters
This engaging book--the ideal prelude for anyone preparing to read one of C.S. Lewis`s many volumes for the first time--offers an excellent introduction to this novelist, professor, and Christian apologist`s life and works. AUTHOR: Thomas C. Peters
PUBLISHER: Crossway Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | All the President's Words by Carol Gelderman
Ever since Teddy Roosevelt introduced the concept of the bully pulpit , speechmaking has become an increasingly important tool of leadership. In this provocative book, biographer Carol Gelderman traces the rise and development of the rhetorical presidency - from Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Bill Clinton - and the impact each president`s approach to speechwriting has had on his ability to govern. All the Presidents` Words examines public and private dramas that took place as Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and others collaborated with their top aides, hammering out the historic speeches that led the United States into World War II, threw down the gauntlet to the USSR in the cold war, and brought the nation back from the precipice during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The speechwriting process changed dramatically when Richard Nixon took office. He and all of his successors have relied on staffs of professional speech-writers and public relations experts, rather than on the assistance of high-level aides. Using famous speeches as examples, Gelderman convincingly argues that when speechwriters are no longer insiders with policy-making responsibilities, and have limited access to the president, the speeches they produce reflect a serious disconnect between what the president says and what he does. This undermines to varying degrees the credibility of his speeches and the effectiveness of his leadership. AUTHOR: Carol Gelderman
PUBLISHER: Walker & Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Backstage Pass by John Crisafulli, Sean Fisher, Teresa Villa
In this insider`s view of the music industry, the authors reveal the antics that go on backstage, report on the food served to the artists, and give a peek into the private dressing rooms of Van Halen, Pearl Jam, Tina Turner, and many others. Backstage Pass contains dozens of gossipy anecdotes about what stars are like backstage. Illustrations. AUTHOR: John Crisafulli, Sean Fisher, Teresa Villa
PUBLISHER: Cumberland House Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Teen People Presents Prince William by Lisa Degnen
This biography details the childhood and teenage years of Prince William. Quotes from his friends and acquaintances provide unique perspectives of William's character, such as his attitude toward dating, his academic performance, and the tremendous bravery he exhibited in the face of his mother's untimely death. With 80 photographs of William attending personal and public events. AUTHOR: Lisa Degnen
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Before the Storm by Rick Perlstein
This study of Senator Barry Goldwater examines his defeat in 1964 and reads it as the beginning of the new conservative movement that was to eventually achieve its goals with the election of Ronald Reagan. Perlstein argues that Goldwater's stance on government's role in American life and his articulation of key issues established an agenda that influenced--and was even adopted by--both Republicans and Democrats. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001. AUTHOR: Rick Perlstein
PUBLISHER: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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