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The picture story of Reggie Jackson
Par George Sullivan. 1977
Billy Graham, a parable of American righteousness
Par Marshall Frady. 1979
A full-scale portrait of a controversial religious figure who has been called "the conscience of America." This biography by the…
son of a Southern Baptist minister is based on extensive research and interviews with Graham's friends, former sweethearts, acquaintances, associates, and family. Also examines Graham's ambiguous relationship with Establishment leadersThe searching spirit: Joy Adamson's autobiography
Par Joy Adamson. 1979
The colorful, adventurous life of the woman who became famous through her celebrated animal friends. Her book about mothering three…
lion cubs in Kenya, "Born Free" (DB 51124), raised her from anonymity to celebrity in a realm in which danger is the price of successMartha: the life of Martha Mitchell
Par Winzola McLendon. 1979
A gossipy, behind-the-scenes account of a colorful and tragic woman in American politics. Describes how the Nixon administration used Mrs.…
Mitchell's outspokenness to their advantage and how they later attempted to discredit the same outspokenness after the Watergate break-in. Some strong language. BestsellerThe Windsor story
Par J Bryan. 1979
An intimate portrait of Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson offers unusual backstairs aspects by one of the authors, who has…
known his subjects for many years. The account focuses on the attractions of Baltimore's Wallis Warfield and what made her so appealing to men. The authors suggest strongly that this marriage was far from ideal and that it diminished the Duke's statureCissy
Par Ralph G Martin. 1979
Account of the life of Eleanor "Cissy" Patterson, the outspoken and incredibly wealthy woman who dominated Washington society and revolutionized…
American journalism before her death in 1948. She became the first woman ever to edit and publish a major American newspaper, the Washington "Times-Herald." Some strong languagePrince Charles
Par Anthony Holden. 1979
Heir to the world's only surviving major monarchy and to one of the greatest fortunes on earth is viewed as…
a complex, conservative figure who has become an accomplished ambassador for Britain overseasAnatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient: reflections on healing and regeneration
Par Norman Cousins. 1979
The author's reflections generated by his triumph over a crippling illness. Cousins investigates the chemistry of the will to live…
and the factors that set in motion the capacity for self-healing. He also believes that humor and laughter as well as a strong doctor-patient relationship aid the body in its natural healing powers. BestsellerSerpentine
Par Thomas Thompson. 1979
True story of Charles Sobhraj, the illegitimate son of a Vietnamese mother and an Indian father. After a tormented childhood,…
he turns to crime at an early age and finds that his good looks, charm, and command of languages makes him unusually successful. Then he goes beyond preying on tourists to murder. Violence. BestsellerWho was leif erikson? (Who Was?)
Par Nico Medina. 2018
Hold on to your Viking helmets as you learn about the first known European to set foot on North America…
in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series! Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own. The wise and striking Viking landed in the area known as Vinland almost five centuries before Christopher Columbus even set sail! "Leif the Lucky" and the other fierce, sea-fearing pirates were accomplished navigators who raided foreign lands for resources, hunted for their food, and passed down Old Norse myths from one generation to the next. This book gives readers a detailed account of what life was like during the time of the VikingsA step further
Par Joni Eareckson Tada, Steve Estes. 1978
The enormous room
Par E. E. Cummings, E. E Cummings, E E Cummings, George J. Firmage. 1978
Satirical account of the poet's experiences in a French prison camp during World War I. Volunteering as an ambulance driver…
in France, he is arrested for his association with another American who is his best friend. 1934Drama on the speedway
Par Ross Robert Olney. 1978
Heart-stopping moments of sixteen memorable auto races of the past decade. Includes A.J. Foyt's glorious fourth win at the Indy…
500, Al and Bobby Unser in the closest finish in USAC history, and Janet Guthrie's unprecedented appearance at Indianapolis. For grades 5-8 and older interested readersBuddha, the quest for serenity: a biography
Par George N Marshall, George N. Marshall. 1978
A popular biography of Siddhartha Gautama, the oriental prince who became the Buddha and who more than any other man…
influenced the religion and philosophy of the far East. Also serves as a layman's introduction to Buddhism and contains a glossary of Buddhist theological termsJuarez
Par Pere Foix. 1972
The official biography of Benito Pablo Juarez, the Zapotecan indian who founded the modern nation of Mexico. A contemporary of…
Abraham Lincoln, he became President of Mexico in 1858 and instituted widespread liberal reforms. He and his followers fought and won a civil war against ultraconservative factions in the country and withstood the attempt by the French to establish an empire in Mexico. Spanish languageDr. Beaumont and the man with the hole in his stomach (Science discovery books)
Par Sam Epstein. 1978
The stange-but-true story of an ambitious doctor and an unusual patient whose hole in his stomach enabled the doctor to…
carry out now-famous experiments in digestion. A vivid account for grades 4-7 and older interested readersCortés (The Library of world biography)
Par William Weber Johnson. 1975
Other shores
Par Diana Nyad. 1978
An account of the remarkable athletic achievements and indefatigable spirit of the young woman whose goal was to become the…
best swimmer in the world. Describes the motivations that obsess a marathon swimmer, the monotonous discipline of training, and the grueling punishment of any competitive swim. Some strong languageDays that were
Par Gerald Warner Brace. 1976
Engaging memoir by a scholar, teacher, and writer who looks back nostalgically at his boyhood and loving family in New…
England in the 1900s. Brace recalls skating days, camping trips, messing about on boats, and lone walks on rural pathsPeaches Point
Par Tim Shepard. 1976