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Alfred Nobel: A Biography
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Alfred Nobel
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Few documents have had a more enduring influence on our century than Alfred Nobel's last will and testament, for these handwritten sheets of paper established the most coveted and prestigious awards on earth. Nobel prizes confer more than mere recognition - they represent glory and power, and are the stuff of immortality. Yet the man whose name ...
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Cruel City: The Dark Side of Hollywood's Rich and Famous
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Eddie : Eddie Murphy from A to Z
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Nanna's Journey: Or the Gift of Life
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The story of Nanna is set against a dazzlingly detailed 13th-century Northern Europe, where all the power is in the hands of a few mighty lords. There are peasants who are freemen, although their freedom is limited, and thralls (slaves) whose life is worth less than cattle. A woman's value lies between that of a slave and an ox. Into this dark, ...
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Sarah Vaughan
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Regarded as "a nearly perfect singer," Sarah Vaughn was unique in jazz history. Shy offstage, she blossomed before an audience, using her voice as if it were a brass instrument.
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Triumph & Tragedy: The True Story of the Supremes: A Biography
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Bill Cosby
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Actor, director, comedian, businessman, and father--a man of seemingly tireless enthusiasm--Bill Cosby, whose humor has lasted for generations, forged his own road in the show business world. Not only has he become the epitome of success but he has helped others succeed.
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Frederick Douglass: Patriot and Activist
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An escaped slave in the early 1800's, Frederick Bailey changed his last name to Douglass to hide his identity. Self-educated and burning to right wrongs, Douglass spoke out against slavery as he traveled the North. His leadership and passion catapulted him to recognition during the Civil War, wherein he advised President Abraham Lincoln.
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Nat King Cole
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A virtuoso on the piano with an unforgettable voice, Cole became the ultimate showman and one of the country's most beloved artists. Much sought after during his career by both black and white audiences, he became the highest paid entertainer in Las Vegas
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Oprah Winfrey
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The woman who was to become America's favorite talkshow host overcame a troubled childhood to achieve her success. Inspired by her father "to do her best" at whatever she attempted, she began by winning beauty contests and a college scholarship.
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Stevie Wonder
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Eddie Murphy
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Martin Brest, his "Beverly Hills Cop" director, coined a phrase for Eddie Murphy: "beyond brilliance." He is a star of super magnitude and Marianne Ruuth captures his magic in this fascinating biography.
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Outbreak (Manor Books)
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