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1) Alicia Keys
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of songwriter and musician, Alicia Keys.
2) Elijah Wood
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A biography of Elijah Wood, from his childhood in Iowa to the new opportunities brought by his starring role in the film, "Lord of the Rings."
3) Spike Lee
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Spike Lee is the mastermind behind movies such as Malcolm X and Chi-Raq. His work often explores race, identity, culture, and politics within the sphere of the black community. This compelling biography profiles the life and career of Shelton Jackson Lee, the most prominent African-American filmmaker in the United States.
5) Ryan Gosling
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of actor Ryan Gosling, written for young adults.
6) Halle Berry
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
This volume provides readers with a balanced biographical overview of actress Halle Berry. Chapters discuss her early life experiences as a biracial child, her first acting roles, and her rise to stardom as an Oscar winner. The book also discusses Berry's public relationships and divorces, and her experiences as a mother.
7) Sarah Palin
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of political figure Sarah Palin.
8) Ben Affleck
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and movie career of Ben Affleck, including his early acting attempts, his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, and what he has planned for the future.
9) Kelly Slater
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of competitive surfer, Kelly Slater.
10) James Cameron
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Provides a biography of James Cameron and his career as an Academy Award director of blockbuster movies and an Emmy Award winning maker of television documentaries, written for young adults.
11) Amy Poehler
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A biography of Amy Poehler and her career as an actor and comedian, written for young adults.
12) Dwayne Johnson
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Establishing himself as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the sport, Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, has been the face of World Wrestling Entertainment for over a decade. Johnson is also emerging as an actor, starring in several action and comedy films, such as the popular The Fast and the Furious franchise. In 2013, the financial magazine Forbes listed Johnson as number twenty-five on its list of the one hundred most powerful...
13) Beyonce
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of songwriter, record producer, actress, model, and fashion designer, Beyonce Knowles.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Denzel Washington is one of Hollywood's best-known actors and personalities. His role in the 2001 film Training Day earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. This entertaining biography explores the life and career of Denzel Washington. Chapters cover his early life, his rise to fame, and his pioneering work on the silver screen. Readers will appreciate the biography of this sensible, beloved, hardworking icon.
15) Natalie Coughlin
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin.
16) Tim Tebow
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, an imprint of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of professional football player Tim Tebow.
17) Taylor Swift
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of singer Taylor Swift.
18) Tyler Perry
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of actor, playwright, screenwriter, theater director, film director, television director, film producer, and television producer Tyler Perry, his early years, life in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the evolution of the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
19) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of tennis superstar Serena Williams.
20) George Clooney
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
This biography provides readers with a look at the life of Oscar-winning actor George Clooney. Chapters include coverage of his childhood, his experiences breaking into acting, and his more recent activities with acting, directing, and producing. Clooney's interest in ending genocide brought the issue to the forefront of news for a long time, using his fame as a platform for civil change.
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