Praise for the previous edition: ...will be very useful in school libraries from middle school through the high school levels and in both the children's and adult reference sections of public libraries. - Booklist ...provide[s] fine alphabetically arranged essays on prominent Hispanic figures... - Midwest Book Review: The Children's Bookwatch This extensive biographical dictionary includes more than 250 entries profiling Hispanic men and women whose achievements have made a lasting impact on American society. Arranged in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format, the volume discusses each individual's background and the highlights of his or her career from a wide spectrum of human endeavor, including business, literature, politics, science, health and medicine, arts and entertainment, and religion. An updated bibliography, expanded lists for further reading, and three new subject indexes--organized by year of birth, country of heritage/ethnic group, and profession--greatly enhance this detailed portrait of over 500 years of achievement. New profiles include Lourdes G. Baird, judge; Ramon Cortines, educator; Francisco Dallmeier, scientist; Jennifer Lopez, actress and singer; Jorge Mas Canosa, activist; Cherr'e Moraga, writer; Sammy Sosa, baseball player; and Gary Soto, writer. Excerpted from The Biographical Dictionary of Hispanic Americans by Nicholas E. Meyer All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.