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This comprehensive biography of Pope Benedict XVI emphasizes his
theological positions and contributions as a theologian. Pope
Benedict XVI: A Biography is an incisive exploration of the life
and career of the current head of the Roman Catholic Church, with
an emphasis on his theological positions and contributions as a
theologian. Written by a Catholic priest who is an expert on
Bavarian theology, the book looks at Benedict's family life, his
teen years in Nazi Germany, his rise in the Church, and the beliefs
that shape his Papacy. Readers of this biography will learn that,
in addition to his native German, Benedict XVI speaks Italian,
French, English, Spanish, and Latin fluently, has a knowledge of
Portuguese, and can read ancient Greek and biblical Hebrew. They
will discover that he plays the piano and is very fond of cats.
Perhaps surprisingly, they will find that during the time of the
Second Vatican Council, the Pope was viewed as a reformer, and that
he continues to regard himself as a supporter of the Council's
teaching, holding, however, that those teachings have been widely
misinterpreted. All this and more make for a fascinating-and
instructive-reading experience. Photographs Lightly annotated
bibliography
By any measure, the 2008 presidential race has been historic.
The race has created an enthusiasm and a high degree of interest in
politics few have ever seen before. At the center of the race is
Barack Obama, the first African American to become the presumptive
Democratic nominee. Many Americans agree with his politics, and
many don't, but most agree he is an incredible force in today's
highly-charged political world, and has come along at one of the
most crucial, difficult times in our nation's history. For a sense
of what has transpired in this campaign and how it is different
from others in America's history, this book looks at one candidate
from the perspective of quotations, made by and about Barack
Obama.
Thematically arranged chapter highlight topics including Obama's
heritage, his family, state and national politics, his run for the
presidency, the issues of the day, community activism and service,
and thoughts on race and faith. Each chapter contains an
introduction and many of the quotations are supported with
background information to give students and general readers a
better understanding of the current events and political issues at
play. Ideal for student assignments as well as for reading cover to
cover, this volume offers the most representative, revealing, and
often controversial quotes by and about a man who has created a
movement in American politics.
Barack Obama splashed onto the political scene with an
inspirational, rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention
in July 2004. From that night on, Obamamania was very real. He is
bold and audacious; his rhetoric fiery, convincing and very
compelling. He encourages cross-over appeal, discourse,
affiliation, and has drawn many Americans, including today's youth,
into politics. This is the story of a man of mixed race heritage
who inspires, listens, compromises, and is often bipartisan. With a
charismatic smile and a cadre of change we can believe in, many
believe that he embodies the American dream. Thousands have turned
out to hear the dynamic senator from Illinois speak as he campaigns
to become the next President of the United States. Barack Obama
says that his story could only take place in America, and this
revealing biography traces the events of his remarkable life thus
far. From his upbringing in humble circumstances in Hawaii and
Indonesia to becoming the fifth African American senator in U.S.
history, and later, a presidential candidate, this well-researched
volume highlights the hardships and successes, the people who most
influenced his career, his personal life, and his meteoric rise to
pop icon status. Rounded out with photos, a timeline, a
bibliography, and an index, this volume is a must-read for high
school and undergraduate students of current events and political
science.
In our fame-crazed culture, she's known as a diva of domesticity,
entrepreneur, media magnate, and a living brand. She has legions of
fans and at the same time, many detractors. To her fans, Martha
Stewart is a homemaking maven, the do-it-yourself doyenne. To her
detractors, she's taken the American woman backwards, espousing an
unobtainable ideal. Love her or hate her, this much is true: Martha
Stewart is a self-made woman who has risen from her modest
upbringing to become one of the most successful and wealthiest
businesswomen in history. This intriguing biography provides a
balanced portrait of Martha Stewart's professional and personal
life, from her childhood as the oldest daughter in a family of six
children to her brief career as a securities trader, to becoming a
bestselling author in the 1980s and CEO of Martha Stewart Living
Omnimedia in the 1990s. At the height of her power, Stewart was
convicted of lying to investigators about a stock sale. Author
Joanne F. Price documents the twists and turns of the trial,
Stewart's five-month prison term, the highly publicized comeback
following her release from prison in March 2005. Each carefully
organized chapter examines the multiple facets of Stewart's life
and draws upon multiple sources, making this biography an ideal
research tool for students interested in knowing more about the
woman behind the media and merchandising empire. A timeline
chronicling important milestones, a rich bibliography of print and
electronic sources, and photographs enhance this life story of one
of the most controversial and intensely watched business icons of
our time.
This biography examines the life of one of the most charismatic
individuals in public life today, in Great Britain and
beyond-Prince William. This biography encompasses the life of
Prince William of Wales, from the moment of his birth in 1982,
through to his current status as an ambassador of the Royal Family
and one of the most popular celebrities in his home country and
around the globe. In Prince William, experienced biography author
Joann F. Price details the prince's life thus far, including his
experiences at the prestigious Eton College and the University of
St. Andrews in Scotland, his global travels with his glamorous and
beloved mother and brother, his military service, and his
engagement and upcoming wedding to longtime girlfriend Kate
Middleton. The book also reveals important aspects of the Royal
Family and explains how being born into it-an integral and highly
influential part of the history of the British Empire-has molded
this man's life. Students can use this book as a major resource in
writing papers about Prince William; general readers will find its
contents fascinating. Includes photographs of the prince throughout
his life and of the royal family
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