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Alex Haley was on his way to becoming the most successful author in the history of publishing. That's when his troubles began. Within a decade and a half following the publication of Roots, Haley managed to alienate most of his fellow writers and at the same time squander most of his wealth. When he died at the age of 70, his estate was auctioned off and his iconic book went out of print. What happened?

Fred Rogers was a television personality who shaped American children's television. His programs such as Children's Corner and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood have influenced generations of Americans. But what do you know about Mr. Rogers himself? This insightful biography by Logan Miller will help you learn more about this kind and wise man who dedicated his life to teaching and entertaining children.

Bill Haley, the man who brought rock 'n' roll into the mainstream. His song "Crazy Man, Crazy" was the first rock 'n' roll song to break the Billboard Top 20 in 1953 and was followed by his evergreen "We're Gonna Rock Around the Clock", the first song of its kind to hit number one. His success made him an idol not only in the US but throughout the world, from Canada to the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and beyond.

Bill Haley, amerikanischer Pionier des Rock'n'Roll: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins, Ritchie Valens.

Que hayas oído o no sobre Slim, debes leer este libro. Aprende sobre la convincente historia del hijo de un inmigrante libanés que creció para convertirse en el hombre más rico de México. El padre de Carlos, Julián, abrió una tienda de ropa y complementos que tuvo mucho éxito, pero falleció cuando Carlos tenía tan solo trece años. Entonces Carlos tuvo que dirigir la empresa familiar hasta que se graduó de la escuela secundaria e ingresó la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.