From humble beginnings in Houston, Texas, Beyonc ̌Knowles has overcome many disappointments early in her career to emerge as one of her generation's most gifted and successful performers. Under the guidance of her father, Mathew, who quit his salesman job to be her full time manager, Beyonc ̌first gained national attention as a founding member of the girl-group Destiny's Child, which burst onto the music scene in 1997 with the multi-platinum #1...

Describes the history, natural features, geography, government, people, and culture of Egypt, including a discussion of ancient heiroglyphics and famous Egyptians.