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In his prime Mike Tyson was the most dominant fighter the sport of boxing had ever seen. At twenty he became the youngest heavyweight champion in history after winning his first nineteen fights by knockout, half of them inside the first round.This biography covers Tyson’s life and professional...

Brilliant, intimidating, charming, or profane, Coach Bob Knight is an enduring contradiction who has long fascinated and repelled basketball fans, for whom he has provided as much to dislike as to respect. Bob Knight: The Unauthorized Biography is the first comprehensive biography of Knight,...

Did you know that Oprah Winfrey was not always rich and successful? She started from nothing and yet she worked hard to achieve her dreams. Hers is a story that will inspire young children to dream and work tirelessly towards that dream. Get to know the real Oprah Winfrey. Read this book today!

Judy Garland is known to play the legendary role of Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." She was not just a good actress, but a singer. She used both in synchrony to showcase her talents. Judy Garland died quite some time ago, but this biography completely captures her spirit, struggles and talents....

JAMES PATTERSON BOOKS IN ORDER How To Make Great Thrillers Even Better! 2019 Edition: This is the most comprehensive James Patterson book order and checklist available. It's a complete bibliography and biography, which includes: • Alex Cross series in order. • Alex Cross short...

DAVID BALDACCI BOOKS IN ORDER How To Make Great Thrillers Even Better! 2019 Edition: This is the most comprehensive David Baldacci book order and checklist available. It's a complete bibliography and biography, which includes: • Amos Decker series in order • Will Robie series...

Who was Socrates and why do scholars still look up to him until this day? This man hasn't been around for hundreds of years; and yet, he is still very much alive in books. Modern-day arguments are based on his words. His teachings remain true despite the changes in technology and beliefs. If you're curious, open this book and get to know the man named Socrates!

This middle-grade biography explores the life and works of Madeleine L'Engle —written by her granddaughters. This elegant and insightful biography of Madeleine L’Engle (1918–2007) was written by her granddaughters, Charlotte Jones Voiklis and Léna Roy. Using never-before-seen archival...

A riveting biography of the groundbreaking innovator who was a giant in the worlds of computing, music, filmmaking, design, smart phones, and more. A finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award! "Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."...

If you are looking for an inspirational, true-life hero to introduce your children to, Bill Gates is definitely a good choice! "Meet Bill Gates" was written for children age 6 to 8. With many colorful illustrations, this biography focuses on Bill Gates’ life as a boy in Seattle, Washington,...

Bosworth’s unforgettable portrait of one of Hollywood’s most magnetic, timeless, and tragic stars—Montgomery Clift From the moment he leapt to stardom with the films Red River and A Place in the Sun, Montgomery Clift was acclaimed by critics and loved by fans. Elegant, moody, and strikingly...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The intimate, inspiring, and authoritative biography of Sandra Day O’Connor, America’s first female Supreme Court justice, drawing on exclusive interviews and first-time access to Justice O’Connor’s archives—by the New York Times bestselling author Evan Thomas. “She’s...

"Combines scholarly exactness with evocative passages....Biography at its best."—Marcus Cunliffe, The New York Times Book Review; Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. The seminal biography of one of America's towering, enigmatic figures. From his boyhood in Ohio to the battlefields of...

A New Coco Chanel Biography That Will Give You ALL You Want To Know. This book is your ultimate resource for Coco Chanel. Here you will find the most up-to-date 177 Success Facts, Information, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there...