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Aaliyah: A Biography
She was a dancer, a model, an actress, and, of course a singer--she did everything. In her short life, she sold millions of records and inspired thousands of lives. This book looks at the short life of Aaliyah--from her early childhood and her rise...- $7.99
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American Trapper: The Life and Death of American Frontiersman Hugh Glass
In 1823, Hugh Glass did the unthinkable: he wrestled a grizzly bear...and won. But that is only the beginning of the remarkable tale--Glass, badly mauled with a broken leg, was 200 miles from help. Determined, he set his own leg and made the long...- $7.99
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Blacklisted: A Biography of Dalton Trumbo
Dalton Trumbo was the highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood when he was investigated as a Communist during America's Red Scare of the 1940s. He was ultimately sent to jail and placed on an industry blacklist that would make him unhirable. His exile lasted 13...- $8.99
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Breaking the Color Barrier: The Story of the First African American NFL Head Coach, Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard
★★★ He changed the sport...and then he was largely forgotten ★★★The history of sports and race is messy. In baseball Jackie Robinson is universally touted as the first black major league player, which conveniently forgets Moses Fleetwood Walker and other players of color who...- $12.99
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Brontë: A Biography of the Literary Family
From humble beginnings, the Bront family of Haworth, England reached a degree of literary fame that has seldom been replicated. Specifically, Charlotte, Emily and, to a lesser extent, Anne all made significant contributions to world literature. The great tragedy of the Bront family is...- $8.99
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Brownie Wise, Tupperware Queen: A Biography
★★★ The story of one of the greatest entrepreuners that ever lived ★★★In 1950 a saleswoman living in Florida decided to find a fun new way to market an unexciting product - reusable food containers. She already had plenty of experience selling household goods...- $12.99
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Dido Elizabeth Belle: A Biography
Dido Elizabeth Belle was born in 1761. It would be nearly 100 years before slavery was abolished. The date would be of little importance if not for one important factor: Belle's father was white, but her mother was of African descent. It was an...- $8.99
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Expatriate: A Biography of Ezra Pound
Ezra Pound was one of the most important figures of Modernism in English literature. Ironically, it was his work on behalf of other more so than his own contributions that created this reputation. James Joyce, T.S. Eliot and Ernest Hemingway all owed an enormous...- $12.99
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Paris Years
Paris was a Mecca for artists in the early 20th century. Anyone who wrote, sculpted, acted, drew, painted, composed, or philosophized was drawn to the bustling, European city. World War I was over, and the future, which had been so uncertain for Europe, now...- $11.99
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Frankenstein In Love: The Marriage of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley
She was the 17 year-old daughter of noted philosophers William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft; he was a 22-year-old trapped in an unhappy marriage. Their love was forbidden...that didn't matter. They inspired each other and became one of the most memorable literary couples of all...- $14.99
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Hemingway In Paris: A Biography of Ernest Hemingway's Formative Paris Years
In 20th century American literature, few individuals stand as tall as Ernest Hemingway. He singlehandedly defined Modernist fiction with his short, simple, declarative writing style. His years in Paris during the 1920s were his "apprenticeship," when he made the transition from newspaper writer to...- $7.99
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J.M.W. Turner: A Biography
In 2005 the British Broadcasting Corporation sponsored a program to find the greatest painting in Britain. Any painting hanging in a British art gallery was eligible to become The Greatest Painting in Britain, whether it was created by an Englishman or not. After every...- $7.99
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Jimi Hendrix: A Biography
In the world of classic rock, there is one name that nearly everyone has heard: Jimi Hendrix. A genius on the electric guitar, Jimi Hendrix singlehandedly revolutionized the world of music with his talent, his attitude, and his personality. He inspired musicians and people...- $9.99
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Joy: The Unofficial Biography of Miracle Mop Inventor, Joy Mangano
You may not know the name Joy Mangano, but you probably know her mop--the Miracle Mop to be more exact. This book is the story of how Mangano built a QVC empire. The book explores her early days as an inventor through her later...- $7.99
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Keeper of the Flame: A Biography of Nina Simone
The life of Nina Simone is one of blocked paths and surprising detours. Some people are born to an obvious destiny, only to find that society, circumstance, and chance steer them onto an entirely different course. Had Nina been born at a different time,...- $13.99
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Miles Davis: A Biography
The 20th century produced only a handful of musicians who could be called geniuses - people who would have achieved timeless fame no matter when they were born. Miles Davis is one of those individuals. He primarily played the trumpet, though he was an...- $8.99
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Mister Rogers: A Biography of the Wonderful Life of Fred Rogers
At it's peak, over 8% of every household in America was tuned into "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Mister Rogers wholesome message inspired millions of kids to do better.Millions knew the TV personality, but few knew the man behind the cardigan. This book gives a glimpse...- $13.99
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Modernist Mentor: A Biography of Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein came from unassuming beginnings in Pennsylvania to become a central figure in the birth and development of Modern Art. She was friends with many of the leading painters and writers of multiple generations, as well as being on the sidelines of several...- $8.99
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Pelé: A Biography of Edson Arantes do Nascimento
Pel Pel Pel It was a familiar chant, a chant which had been screamed from the terraces for nearly thirty years. It was October 1977 and the final game of Pel 's hugely successful career had just finished. As Pel looked around the stadium,...- $9.99
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Queen of the Desert: A Biography of the Female Lawrence of Arabia, Gertrude Bell
★★★ In the shadow of every great man is a greater woman ★★★T.E. Lawrence is often credited with bringing diplomacy to the Middle East; in the shadows of every great man you will often find an even greater woman. In Lawrence's case, that woman's...- $12.99
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Respect: The Life and Times of Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin has recorded 39 studio albums, had 20 number-one R&B singles, 44 Grammy nominations and 18 wins. It's a career that's legendary. Franklin was not a groundbreaker. She just did what she does better and longer than anyone else. She recorded her first...- $7.99
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Saintly Divas: 10 Women Who Revolutionized Christianity
When it comes to great thinkers, it's frequently the men that get all the credit. In Christian history especially, it would be easy to believe at first sight that the foundations of the church rest solely with the men. That's obviously not the case....- $7.99
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Saul of Tarsus: A Biography of the Apostle Paul
Paul is arguably the most person most responsible for spreading the message of Jesus Christ to early believers. Much has been written about what he wrote; little has been written about who he actually was. This short biography investigates the life of Paul using...- $13.99
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Selfridge: The Life and Times of Harry Gordon Selfridge
Just for a moment try to put every shopping trip you've ever made out of your head. Imagine a different world. Imagine that all the goods for sale are locked away in cabinets and to handle them, or even to examine them closely, you...- $9.99
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T.S. Eliot: A Biography
Born in what was then still considered the American West, educated in the Ivy Halls of the Northeast, and repatriated as an English subject in 1927, Thomas Stearns Eliot today stands as one of the most important figures in the whole history of English...- $7.99
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The Dirty Old Man Of American Literature: A Biography of Charles Bukowski
Charles Bukowski didn't write about high society or the life most people will never live; he wrote about the ordinary man--the ones you are more likely to see living next to you than glamorized on TV. He wrote what he knew and he wrote...- $7.99
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The Family Swap: The Bizarrely True Story of Two Yankee Baseball Players Who Decided to Trade Families
Despite the New York Yankees' storied history of abundant individual greatness and unrivaled team success, the 1972 squad was a pale imitation of the teams that had made the Bronx Bombers the most famous sports franchise in the world. The team was ready for...- $7.99
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The Golden Genius: The Amazing Life of Maria Altmann
Maria Altmann and her husband fled their homeland when the Nazi regime came to Austria and threatened their lives. They left their loved ones, their property, and everything that was in it--including their family's artwork. Altmann eventually settled in the United States, but did...- $8.99
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The Lonely House: A Biography of Emily Dickinson
During her lifetime, Emily Dickinson did not seek out recognition or attempt to change the world around her, even in the smallest way. A private but not antisocial person, she kept her life's work, and her innermost feelings, almost entirely to herself. Her life...- $14.99
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The Real Story of the Exodus: Examining the Historic Truth Behind the Hebrew Exodus
The story of the Exodus is one of the defining tales in the Old Testament. It tells of how the bond between God and the Israelites was forged, through His rescue of them from slavery and their long journey to the promised land of...- $5.99
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The Red Priest: The Life of Antonio Vivaldi
Born in Venice, Italy, Antonio Vivaldi was one of the most influential and highly regarded Baroque composers, although his fame blazed only briefly. He is most remembered for his concertos, particularly "The Four Seasons," but his overall production was enormous, ranging from orchestral and...- $7.99
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The Road to El Dorado: Percy Fawcett and the Lost World of Z
In 1925, Percy Fawcett left England for Brazil--he would never return. For his entire life, Fawcett had been fascinated with exploration. The child of an explorer, Fawcett had heard countless wild stories of adventure and it did not surprise anyone that he became an...- $7.99
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The Tool of the Sea: The Life and Times of Anna May Wong
We remember Hepburn, Monroe, and West. They were the queens of Hollywoods Golden Era. But there's one star that's often left out even though in her time there were few more famous: Anna May Wong. She was a symbol of grace and beauty, but...- $7.99
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Vuitton: A Biography of Louis Vuitton
In 1835, at the age of 13, a young boy walked nearly 300 miles to Paris; he worked odd jobs and did whatever it took to survive. He eventually learned a craft: box making. Before long, the young boy had earned enough to open...- $14.99
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Walking the Winding River: A Biography of Mr. Toad Creator, Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame never abandoned the idea that childhood should remain untainted and unspoiled. After his son was born, Grahame was determined to lavish the boy with all of the affection and magic that a Victorian child should have. Grahame spun tales of fantastic wonder...- $7.99
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What Was Going On: The Life and Times of Marvin Gaye
His music is known around the world; with hits like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "How Sweet It Is" Gaye helped create the sound of R&B. But who was Marvin Gaye?From his childhood to his ultimate murder by his own father, this...- $9.99
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