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An incisive, compulsively readable biography of the man the Guardian called "the most influential avant-garde publisher of the twentieth century."

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In this fascinating and original contribution to Baudelaire studies, the author contends that the drug is at the root of all of Baudelaire's probelms, and in particular his chronic inability to apply himself to any prolonged creative work which constantly tormented him.

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Virginia Woolf's life and work continue to fascinate. Following on the heels of the discovery of new unpublished work by Woolf, as well as Stephen Daldry's acclaimed film 'The Hours', this book takes an illuminating look at a previously unexplored dimension of her life.

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A captivating account of the inner dynamics of the Thatcher Cabinet, all played out in front of a tumultuous global backdrop. Bursting with anecdotes and told with lucidity and humour, an insightful memoir of a life as a British diplomat.

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An astonishing expose of racism and discrimination at the heart of the country's biggest police force. Told here for the first time, the true story of the extraordinary lengths the Metropolitan Police Service went to to intimidate and discredit an Asian police officer.

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A new edition of a painstakingly researched and comprehensive biography of a hero of the early 20th century labour movement in the USA.

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The action-packed life of the polymath and First American, Benjamin Franklin.

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Full of unusual characters, mischief, camaraderie, and testosterone-fueled man-gossip.

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The gambler's high is like a rush; he feels invulnerable. That high lasts, though, only until the next big loss. This is the story of Steve Budin, who created the first online sports betting company. Under the tutelage of his father, a legendary, old-school Miami bookmaker, he revolutionised the shadowy business of spreads by taking them global.

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"The Hunger Games" is set to be one of the most exciting films of 2012 and "Beyond District 12: The Stars of The Hunger Games" gives fans an exclusive look at the up-and-coming young actors behind the three main roles of Katniss, Gale, and Peeta. Full color.

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Now in paperback: Heisenberg's life reconsidered for the twenty-first century by the world's leading English-language authority.

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Bill France, Jr., is remembered and revered as the man who followed his visionary father at the helm of NASCAR, in the process becoming a visionary himself, as he guided NASCAR to unprecedented levels of popularity. Branham gives readers an insider's look at a remarkable life.

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"Featuring photographs from The Charlotte Observer"--Cover.

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One of the most popular Cubs of all time and now an executive adviser for the team, Williams reminisces about his early years, his Hall of Fame career, and his five decades in the game--beginning with his early roots in the Negro Leagues--in this inspirational autobiography.

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These mesmerizing stories of Tebbetts career span 50 years in baseball and include everyone from Connie Mack to Lou Boudreau, and to Tebbetts appearing on the cover of Time in 1957. Photos.

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English author and philosopher, Bishop Thomas Burgess' career was concerned with advocating for the emancipation of slaves and evangelistic work among the poor. This book uses his life as a starting point to uncover the links between the academic, religious and social cultures of Britain, Europe and North America in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Dorney spent 20 years playing football. Here he offers an unfiltered view of life as a big time college and NFL player. Photo inserts.

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An extraordinary life story that encompasses the fight for African American freedom throughout the twentieth century

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Details the lives of 150 individuals who have made a profound impact on our culture - from W E B Du Bois to Colin Powell, from Rosa Parks to Maya Angelou, from Romare Bearden to Josephine Baker. With more than 200 photographs, this title details the stories of men and women who beat the odds and advanced to miraculous heights.

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A rare, alternative history of the McCarthy era from the point of view of a black member of the Communist Party in the US at that time.

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