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A biography of a young Chinese peasant boy who emerged from abject poverty, defected to the US, and became principal dancer for the Houston ballet.

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The only modern biography of Marcus Furius Camillus available in English.

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The exclusive world of one of the twentieth century's most glamorous and alluring women, as seen through her private homes and gardens.

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Marilyn Monroe: Diva. Woman. Goddess. An intimate, illustrated biography revealing the many faces of Hollywoods most iconic starher beauty, talent, struggles, and enduring legacy.

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In this long-overdue second biography, the author shows how Portal was one of the men most directly responsible for Allied victory in the Second World War. President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said: I always think that Peter was the greatest of all the British war leaders - greater even than Churchill.'

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Joanna Arman shines a new light on the life and legacy of a forgotten Queen.

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In this book, people write about their interactions with Marie Clay, their shared experiences and history, and the influence of her work on them. Her early life, before she became well-known, is also described, with some contributions from her friends.

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Michael Winner, the legendary film director, writer and food critic, is a colourful figure who has led a remarkable life. He has a reputation for being outspoken, and, true to form, in his autobiography he tells it like it is with sharp and insightful observations.

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With 140 photographs, inspiring quotes and excerpts from five historic speeches, this gorgeous volume pays tribute to Michelle Obama. Although it primarily focuses on 2007 to 2016, this book also covers the pre-White House years: Michelle Obama's childhood; her time in college and law school; her work as a young professional.

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From mental strength to mental health - how cricket exposes and challenge the mind like no other sport.

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These memoirs by the wife of a noted Supreme Court justice, John Marshall Harlan, first appeared last summer in the Journal of Supreme Court History and gained considerable attention thanks to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's enthusiastic support on the front page of "The New York Times."

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The mesmerizing biography of a brilliant and eccentric surgeonand his quest to transplant the human soul.

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The fascinating and inspiring history of an overlooked heroine of the women's suffrage movement. Mrs (Charlotte) Despard co-founded the Women's Freedom League in 1907, becoming its first, much loved, president. She had a direct hand in guiding change at a time when women's powers of influence were severely restricted.

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Margaret Greville of Polesden Lacey, who styled herself 'Mrs Ronnie', rose from obscure and humble origins to become a fabulously wealthy and ambitious society hostess. Her long, rich and fascinating life is full of dark secrets, racy scandal and power-broking intrigue.

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Ms. Adventure tells the story of Jess Phoenix's extraordinary career in geology - and how the barriers she faced along the way inspired her to advocate for more diversity in science.

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The remarkable autobiography of Christy Dignam, lead singer of Aslan and one of Ireland's legendary rock stars

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"In this ... memoir filled with ... recollections from the award-winning Happy Days team--from break-out star Henry Winkler to Cunningham 'wild child' Erin Moran--Ross shares what it was like to be a starry-eyed young girl with dreams in poor, rural Minnesota, and the resilience, sacrifices, and determination it took to make them come true"--Amazon.com.

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Christy Brown was born a victim of cerebral palsy. But the hapless, lolling baby concealed the brilliantly imaginative and sensitive mind of a writer who would take his place among the giants of Irish literature. He recounts his childhood struggle to learn to read, write, paint and finally type, with the toe of his left foot.

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Dr Murray Laugesen was the first person outside China to research and advocate vaping as an alternative to smoking. With Helen Clark, the author was the architect of the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990. He helped popularise immunisation in India, vaccinating against smallpox, polio and tetanus.