One of the great figures of the twentieth century, Chairman Mao looms irrepressibly over the economic rise of China. Mao Zedong was the leader of a revolution, a communist who lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty, an aggressive and distrustful leader, and a man responsible for more civilian deaths than perhaps any other historical figure. Now, four decades after Mao's death, acclaimed bio…
Before the age of twenty-five, Tiger Woods had risen to phenomenon status; twice named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, champion of more than thirty professional tournaments and the youngest player to win all four Grand Slam tournament.
Pablo Picasso redefined twentieth-century art, moving from realistic portrayals and experiments in color to primitivism and cubism, in which he deconstructed the subjects he painted. This engaging first-person biography explores the unique career of this master, who began learning to draw and paint at just seven years old. It delves into Picasso’s training, including at the School of Fine Art…
Wali Sanga atau Wali Songo adalah penyebar agama Islam di Jawa. Mereka melakukan syiar Islam pada abad ke-14. Beberapa daerah yang mereka tinggali adalah Surabaya, Gresik, Lamongan, Demak, Kudus, Muria, dan Cirebon. Wali Sanga berarti Sembilan orang wali. Di antara Sembilan orang wali tersebut adalah Sunan Gresik, Sunan Ampel, Sunan Bonang, Sunan Drajat, Sunan Kalijaga, Sunan Kudus, Sunan Giri,…
Ki Hajar Dewantara adalah sosok yang berjasa terhadap kemajuan pendidikan di negara kita. Beliau juga dikenal sebagai Bapak Pendidikan Nasional, berkat perjuangannya dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan di Indonesia. Ajarannya pun dikenal dan digunakan hingga sekarang. Bagaimana Cerita kehidupannya?
Imagination Without Limitation "Why? Why is that?!!" Famous for always asking questions, Thomas Edison dropped out of elementary school, but the love and guidance of his mother opened up a whole new world of ideas and imagination for him. Before long, he grew fascinated with inventing and making. With hard work and effort, he became an inventor who would astound humankind!
Find out about Shakespeare’s childhood in the English countryside and how it inspired his works. Discover Shakespeare’s lasting influence on everything from films and festivals to musicals and cartoons. See inside the original Globe Theatre and learn how a play was set up and performed.
A young, multiracial teenager who dreamed of becoming a lawyer A successful US senator who fought for progressive reforms and women’s rights The first woman to be elected vice president of the United States