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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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During his distinguished career as an ear, nose and throat surgeon, Professor Bill Gibson gained a reputation as a world-expert in Menire's disease and cochlear implant surgery. In 1984, he restored the hearing of two young women who were some of the first to receive the bionic ear, developed by Professor Graeme Clark. This volume offers an account of his career.

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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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Best known as the Fight Doctor, the author has lived a dreamer's life. Instead of finding success in just one career, he has excelled in numerous fields. He's been a successful pharmacist, doctor, boxing cornerman, television commentator, screenwriter, author, artist, and more. In this book, the life of this Renaissance man is captured.

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An uplifting collection of conversations with creative, entrepreneurial, diverse people across Canada.

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Examine the bipartisan legacy of a remarkable billionaire politician.