"Beautifully designed. Choice of entries is an exemplary sample". -- Christopher Walker, Serials Department, Indiana University Libraries

New Volume This well-regarded comprehensive source covers internationally known individuals from all areas of interest. Each volume presents about 70 biographies ranging in length from two to four pages. Recent individuals profiled include:
-- Nigerian military ruler Sani Abacha
-- Supermodel Tyra Banks
-- Gay rights advocate Handy Carter
-- Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes
-- Avant-garde jazz musician Anthony Davis
-- Politician Alan L. Keyes
-- African historian William Leo Hansberry
-- And many others

Portraits and exclusive interviews are provided when available. Entries conclude with a list of additional reading. Individual, occupation, nationality and subject indexes are included in each volume.