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Amazing Olympic athlete Wilma Rudolph Amazing Olympic athlete Wilma Rudolph Mary Dodson Wade "This entry-level biography describes how Wilma Rudolph overcame childhood polio and competed in the Olympics"--Provided by publisher. OL1001251W
Proud shoes Proud shoes Pauli Murray History of a family blended from slaves, free blacks, white slaveowners, Cherokee Indians, and others. OL106756W
Gorgeous George Gorgeous George John Capouya This is the first-ever biography of the legendary wrestler Gorgeous George, filled with incredible never-before-told stories. George directly influenced the likes of Muhammad Ali, who took his braggi… OL11755556W
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez MaryJo Lemmens Tells the story of Jennifer Lopez's rise from her childhood in the Bronx to a successful dancer, singer, and actress. OL11769483W
Mark Twain, unsanctified newspaper reporter Mark Twain, unsanctified newspaper reporter James Edward Caron "A fresh perspective on the early years of Samuel Clemens's career as a writer and newspaper reporter. Caron examines Clemens's developing comic voice in his journalism in Nevada and San Francisco, t… OL11892255W
Seeking enlightenment-- hat by hat Seeking enlightenment-- hat by hat Nevada Barr A refreshingly honest spiritual exploration from the New York Times bestselling author of the Anna Pigeon novels.A refreshingly honest spiritual exploration from the New York Times bestselling author… OL134407W
Notes from the Underwire Notes from the Underwire Quinn Cummings Meet Quinn Cummings. Former child star, mother, and modern woman, she just wants to be a good person. Quinn grew up in Los Angeles, a city whose patron saint would be a sixteen-year-old with a gold c… OL13693858W
Remember the sweet things Remember the sweet things Ellen Greene For twenty years, Ellen Greene kept a running list of the thoughtful, funny, touching things that her husband, Marsh, said and did. She wrote them down secretly, then shared those thoughts with him e… OL13750937W
Between me and the river Between me and the river Carrie Host Carrie Host knows that the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness takes a split second to change your life, as well as the lives of your partner, parents, children and all who love you. Packed with … OL13770115W
Woodsong Woodsong Gary Paulsen For a rugged outdoor man and his family, life in northern Minnesota is a wild experience involving wolves, deer, and the sled dogs that make their way of life possible. Includes an account of the au… OL14850222W
Have fun with American heroes Have fun with American heroes King, David C. Who is your favorite American hero--Thomas Jefferson, Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, or Sally Ride? Many of these men and women took risks to secure freedom for all Americans--in… OL14855389W
Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland Steven Otfinoski "Provides comprehensive information on President Grover Cleveland and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"-… OL15041325W
Taylor Lautner Taylor Lautner Sheila Griffin "Describes the life and career of Taylor Lautner"--Provided by publisher. OL15091647W
Death, Drugs, and Muscle Death, Drugs, and Muscle Gregg Valentino A behind-the-scenes look at the underground world of bodybuilding, this expose is a tragic tale of drugs, murder, and self-destruction. Detailing Gregg Valentino’s fame as “the man whose biceps explo… OL15179586W
Peyton Manning Peyton Manning Barry Wilner "A biography of football player Peyton Manning, highlighting his charitable work"--Provided by publisher. OL15507686W
Selena Gomez Selena Gomez Heather E. Schwartz "Describes the life and career of Selena Gomez"--Provided by publisher. OL15508178W
Confessions of an Original Sinner Confessions of an Original Sinner John Lukacs In this eloquent and thought-provoking autohistory, John Lukacs, distinguished historian and writer, describes the history of his own convictions and beliefs. The journey takes us from the Hungary of… OL155631W
Behind enemy lines Behind enemy lines Bill H. Doyle Eight stories of real-life heroes who took risks for their country and others behind enemy lines. OL15588309W
Brett Favre Brett Favre Time Inc Home Entertainment From his arrival in Green Bay in 1992 to his retirement in 2008, the Packers' strong-armed, free-spirited quarterback thrilled NFL fans with his exemplary talent and passionage style. OL15829595W
Reaching for the rim Reaching for the rim Bill Alexson,Terry Hill Basketball players describe their Christian commitments and how it has influenced their lives and professional careers. OL16052427W
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