Synopsis The Great Ones is that rare book, wherein the artistic and literary skills of the famous author-artist V.K. Subramanian are applied to an ennoblig theme; the life and work of the Great Ones, who have contributed to the advancement of human civilization and culture. The Great Ones dealt with fall into ten categories: 1. The Great Ones in Art (Painting, Sculpture & Architecture); 2. The Great Ones in Literature (Poetry, Drama, Fiction, etc.); 3. The Great Ones in Science; 4. The Great Ones in Medicine and Biology; 5. The Great Ones in Exploration (Scientists and Voyageurs); 6. The Great Ones in Philosophy; 7. The Great Ones inn Public Life; 8. The Great Ones in Social Reform; 9. The Great Ones in Business (Technology, Economics & Management); 10. The Greaat Ones in Entertainment (Music, Movies, Theatre & Sports); This book is the first volume in a ten-volume series, each volume dealing with 100 Great Ones (ten from each category). It will be an ideal presentation to every school and college student, enabling them to learn about the great ones who have made a difference to life on this planet by their lifework and adopt their own role-models to emulate.