His wealth was legendary. His passions were bizarre. Now, the truth about the money, the madness, and the man behind the enigma. Howard Hughes is one of the best known and least understood men of our times--famed for his wealth, his daring, and his descent into madness. Bestselling biographer Charles Higham goes beyond the enigma to reveal the incredible private life of Howard Hughes: * his romances with the great stars of Hollywood--Katharine Hepburn,...

Discusses information archaeologists have gathered about early farmers in central Turkey and on the Tigris-Euphrates plain.

Olivia De Havilland and Joan Fontaine are among America's most-loved actresses. Biographer Charles Higham looks at the careers of the two sisters, their rivalries with each other, personal tragedies and triumphs.

Recounts surprising--and shocking--exploits and escapades undertaken by the box-office idol, including love affairs with men and women, manslaughter charges, smuggling (gold, guns, and drugs), kleptomania, and work for the Nazis.

Covers the comedienne's life through "I Love Lucy" and beyond, including her stormy relationship with Desi, her perfectionism, and her emotional struggles.