The title says it all. Wolny has delivered snapshot biographies of men and women from Moses through Joel Osteen. Most are well-known, others are not. A majority of the entries are one page in length. Jesus, Muhammad, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. are covered in more depth. The writing is objective and covers their lives, beliefs, controversies, reactions from government officials to them, and their effect on those around them at the time. Although two leaders of the Church of Latter Day Saints/Mormons are introduced, founder Joseph Smith, is not profiled. Another omission is Dietrich Bonhoeffer.It is an intriguing look at not only people, but also the beginning of religions and ministries which continue to impact people worldwide today. Some are accompanied by black-and-white or color paintings or photographs. It is convenient to have all of these people in one volume for easy reference. A glossary, list of titles for further reading, and an index are included. Other titles in this series feature entertainers, medical pioneers, military leaders, and technology leaders.Pam Carlson.