This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; Biography of U.S. Army General David Petraeus, former commanding general of Multi-National Force-I in Iraq and former head of U.S. Central command, current commander of U.S. forces and ISAF forces in Afghanistan, until confirmed as new head of CIA (confi; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well