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Chronicles the life of the heavyweight boxing champion, from his early years to his draft resistance through his astounding boxing career which established him as one of the greatest fighters of all time.

This book is a biography about Frida Kahlo, artist and wife of the famous Diego Rivera.

Describes the life and work of African American poet, Langston Hughes.

He grew up in the 1950s New Orleans, grooving to Little Richard and Fats Domino. At sixteen he was a journeyman rocker, a record producer, a junkie. From recording studio to back alley to whore house to juke joint, he saw every corner of the wide-open city, living one step ahead of the law -- until the law caught up with him, and he landed in the penitentiary, with no time to play and hard time to pay. Years later, he mixed all his New Orleans memories into a salty musical gumbo, added a little voodoo spice, and crowned himself Dr. John the Night Tripper -- a psychedelic Pied Piper whose crackling voice and eye-opening lyrics made him one of rock's eccentric visionaries.

This autobiography of legendary New Orleans piano man Dr. John--"the hippest, fonkiest cat to come down the musical turnpike" (Library Journal)--is one of the most original, colorful, and acclaimed music books ever. Photos.

Muhammad Ali was a heavyweight prizefighter famous not only for his titles, but also for converting to Islam, opposing the Vietnam War, and fighting for black pride.

Examines the life of Muhammad Ali, the heavyweight boxing champion, from his early years to his draft resistance through his boxing career.