A biography of the man who created Microsoft, from his childhood to his battle in court after being accused of having a monopoly in the computer industry.

Chronicles the life and career of Oprah Winfrey from her roots as a farm girl in rural Mississippi to being the first African American woman to become a billionaire and discusses her film appearances, success as a talk-show hostess, and her humanitarian efforts in the area of child abuse.

A biography of the successful filmmaker who won an Oscar in 1995 for "Schindler's List."

A biography of Thomas Jefferson--patriot, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses the childhood, young adulthood, musical career, and death of Jimi Hendrix, considered by many to be the world's greatest rock-and-roll guitarist.

Describes the life of this groundbreaking marine biologist and diver, from her childhood in New Jersey and Florida to her deep sea explorations of the 1980s and 1990s.

Discusses the life, works, and influence of this reknowned British author.