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Far and wide : bring that horizon to me! / by Peart, Neil,author.;
Subjects: Biographies.; Peart, Neil; Rush (Musical group); Motorcycling; Drummers (Musicians); Lyricists;
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The woman who would be king / by Cooney, Kara.;
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Subjects: Hatshepsut, Queen of Egypt.; Queens; Pharaohs;
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A few words in defense of our country : the biography of Randy Newman / by Hilburn, Robert,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The definitive biography of songwriter Randy Newman, told with his full cooperation, by acclaimed biographer and longtime Los Angeles Times music critic, Robert Hilburn ... Randy Newman is widely hailed as one of America's all-time greatest songwriters, equally skilled in the sophisticated melodies and lyrics of the Gershwin-Porter era and the cultural commentary of his own generation, with Bob Dylan and Paul Simon among his most ardent admirers. While tens of millions around the world can hum "You've Got a Friend in Me," his disarming centerpiece for Toy Story, most of them would be astonished to learn that the heart of Newman's legacy is in the dozens of brilliant songs that detail the injustices, from racism to class inequality, that have contributed to the division of our nation. Rolling Stone declared that a single Newman song, "Sail Away," tells us more about America than "The Star-Spangled Banner." And yet, his legacy remains largely undocumented in book form -- until now. In A FEW WORDS IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY, veteran music journalist Robert Hilburn presents the definitive portrait of an American legend. Hilburn has known Newman since his club debut at the Troubadour in 1970, and the two have maintained a connection in the decades since, conversing over the course of times good and bad. Though Newman has long refused to talk with potential biographers, he now gives Hilburn unprecedented access not only to himself but also to his archives, as well as his family, friends, and collaborators. Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, John Williams, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, Chuck D, James Taylor, and New York Times' Pulitzer-winning columnists, Thomas Friedman and Wesley Morris, among others, contributed to the book. In addition to exploring Newman's prolific career and the evolution of his songwriting, A FEW WORDS IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY also dives into his childhood and early influences, his musical family that ruled Hollywood movie scores for decades, the relationships that have provided inspiration for his songs, and so much more. As thought-provoking and thorough as it is tender, this book is an overdue tribute to the legendary songwriter whose music has long reflected and challenged the America we know today"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Newman, Randy.; Composers; Lyricists; Singers;
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Hiding Edith : a true story / by Kacer, Kathy,1954-;
Edith Schwalb, a young Jewish girl caught up in the Nazi invasions of World War II, is always hiding. Who can help her?
Subjects: Schwalb, Edith; Jewish children in the Holocaust; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945);
© c2006., Second Story Press,
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Aunt Winnie / by Cameron, Elspeth,1943-author.;
Subjects: Cameron, Elspeth, 1943-; Cameron, Winnie.; Aunts; Debutantes; Socialites;
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Outspoken : my fight for freedom and human rights in Afghanistan / by Samar, Sima,author.; Armstrong, Sally,1943-author.;
"The impassioned memoir of Afghanistan's Sima Samar: medical doctor, politician, founder of schools and hospitals, thorn in the side of the Taliban, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, and lifelong advocate for girls and women. "I have three strikes against me. I'm a woman, I speak out for women and I'm Hazara, the most persecuted tribe in Afghanistan." Dr. Sima Samar has been fighting for equality and justice for most of her life. Born into a polygamous family, she learned early that girls had inferior status, and had to agree to an arranged marriage if she wanted to go to university. By the time she was in medical school, she had a son, Ali, and had become a revolutionary. After her husband was disappeared by the pro-Russian regime, she escaped. With her son and medical degree, she took off into the rural areas--by horseback, by donkey, even on foot--to treat people who had never had medical help before. Her wide-ranging experiences both in her home country and on the world stage mean she has all the inside stories: the dishonesty, the collusion, the corruption, the self-serving leaders, the hijacking of religion. And as a former Vice President, she knows all the players in this chess game called Afghanistan. With stories that are at times poignant, at times terrifying, inspiring as well as disheartening, Sima provides an unparalleled view of Afghanistan's past and its present. Despite being in grave personal danger for many years, she has worked tirelessly to achieve justice and full human rights for all the citizens of her country."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Samar, Sima.; Physicians; Political activists; Women physicians; Women political activists; Women; Women; Women's rights;
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Love in the elephant tent : how running away with the circus brought me home / by Cremonesi, Kathleen,author.;
Subjects: Cremonesi, Kathleen.; Women circus performers; Women circus performers;
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99 Gretzky : his game, his story / by Strachan, Al.;
A biography of Canadian hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky.LSC
Subjects: Gretzky, Wayne, 1961-; Hockey players; Hockey coaches;
© 2013., Fenn-M&S,
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Serge Savard : forever Canadien / by Cantin, Philippe,1959-author.; Korchin, Christopher,translator.; translation of:Cantin, Philippe,1959-Serge Savard.English.;
Includes bibliographical references.Written by sports journalist Philippe Cantin, this riveting story looks back at Serge Savard's professional career against a backdrop of Canadian politics and sports. Cantin skillfully captures the key moments of Savard's journey, the ups as well as the downs, that shaped him as a hockey player. This captivating and carefully documented book details the rich history of our country's beloved sport through the life of a man who has experienced it like none other.
Subjects: Biographies.; Savard, Serge, 1946-; Montreal Canadiens (Hockey team); Montreal Canadiens (Hockey team); Sports general managers; Hockey players; Hockey; Sports executives;
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I am these truths : a memoir of identity, justice, and living between worlds / by Hostin, Sunny,author.; Jones, Charisse,author.;
The co-host of "The View" and ABC News senior legal correspondent traces her journey from a biracial child in a South Bronx housing project to a successful and influential Washington, D.C. attorney and journalist.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Hostin, Sunny.; Television personalities; Television journalists; Public prosecutors; Racially mixed people;
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