Describes the efforts of Andrew Carnegie to build public libraries as a way of improving community life in Pittsburgh and other places

Look for these other True books on American Indians. Briefly describes some of the foods that were important to various North American Indian cultures and rituals surrounding their harvesting, hunting, food preparation, and meals

Briefly descibes some of the customs and practices related to festivals celebrated in various North American Indian cultures

A Brilliant Madness tells the story of mathematician John Nash, the inspiration for the award-winning film, A Beautiful Mind

An icon of Pop Art and the first modern art superstar, Andy Warhol loved the limelight. And, in this delightful animated video, he loves telling viewers the story of his life and works - from his blue-collar birth in Pittsburgh to his 15 minutes of world-wide fame

The struggles and rewards of caregiving are given equal treatment in this thoughful documentary ... It celebrates the circle of life

Warren Schmidt (Nicholson) is about to taste a not so sweet slice of life. When he retired, he and his wife Helen had big plans, but an unexpected twist changed everything. Now, all of Schmidt

This release contains the first and second season of PBS' acclaimed documentary, which takes a look into the future at how art will be changing people's lives in the 21st Century. Artists of many fields and levels of establishment are caught in the act of creation and discuss their work, what it means, and what the they are striving for. Hosted by a variety of celebrities, this special look at the state of art at the dawn of a new century focuses on all things artistic

Amistad is a traditional courtroom drama, centered by a tired, clichéd narrative: a struggling, idealistic young lawyer (Matthew McConaughey) fighting the crooked political system and saving helpless victims

Inspired by the true life experiences of its title charachter, Antwone Fisher tells the compelling astory of troubled sailor who is ordered to see a naval psychiatrist about his volatile temper. Little does he know that first step into the doctor`s office will lead him on a remarkable emotional journey to confort his painful past and connect with the family he never knew