Latin American film star Maria Montez's legacy is gloriously remembered in this skillful and thorough biography: her fiery ambition, ascent to Hollywood fame, and the film roles and larger-than-life persona that made her a cultural icon.

A fresh look at the full and fascinating life of Queen Elizabeth II in the year of her Platinum Jubilee

Organised by topic - government, money, art, education, class, relationships, emotions - these quotations reveal the personal thoughts Eleanor Roosevelt shared in letters and conversations alongside the strong opinions she expressed in speeches and interviews, giving evidence to her character and her beliefs.