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"Beautifully designed. Choice of entries is an exemplary sample". -- Christopher Walker, Serials Department, Indiana University LibrariesNew Volume This well-regarded comprehensive source covers internationally known individuals from all areas of interest. Each volume presents about 70 biographies ranging in length from two to four pages. Recent individuals profiled include: -- Nigerian military ruler Sani Abacha-- Supermodel Tyra Banks-- Gay rights advocate Handy Carter-- Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes-- Avant-garde jazz musician Anthony Davis-- Politician Alan L Keyes-- African historian William Leo Hansberry-- And many othersPortraits and exclusive interviews are provided when available. Entries conclude with a list of additional reading. Individual, occupation, nationality and subject indexes are included in each volume.
