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Jackie Robinson - A Biography

by Mary Linge

39,35€ + 10% CARD

 Presenting the life of the first African American to play in the Major Leagues, this biography highlights life and career of Jackie Robinson, the man who led generations of black players into the previously all-white world of professional baseball.
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Elvis Presley - A Biography

by Kathleen A. Tracy

33,39€ + 10% CARD

 Almost 30 years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of the most influential performers and recognized pop culture icons the world over. His then-unprecedented musical style-a fusion of blues, country, pop, bluegrass, and gospel-ushered in the age of rock n' roll and paved the way for generations of musicians and singers to follow. This biography will offer a seldom seen glimpse into the life of Elvis, tracing his family life, musical career, films, and legacy. The volume closes with a timeline and bibliography.Not only did Elvis usher in a new genre of music, he also came to represent the growing dissatisfaction young people had with the mores and conventions of the restrictive 1950s. At a time when the top pop stars were Pat Boone and Andy Williams, Elvis' blatant sensuality on stage and his smoldering presence off it made him the anti-establishment poster boy. This biography offers a seldom seen glimpse into the life and career of Elvis, tracing his family life, musical career, films, and legacy. Today, the King lives on in popular culture-on Top 20 lists, in film and television, on the radio, in cyberspace, and yes, even in the countless performances by Elvis impersonators throughout the world.
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Dr. Dre - A Biography

by Holly Lang e John Borgmeyer

33,39€ + 10% CARD

 It is almost impossible to listen to a current hip-hop song that does not bear Dr. Dre's influence. With innovations in style that started with the hip-hop group N.W.A., and, later, as a solo rapper and producer, Dre's influence and lasting impact on hip-hop music and culture is undeniable. He pioneered a new style of music that in the early 1990s would come to be known as gangsta rap, and his proteges - Snoop and Eminem - are both considered some of the top rappers to emerge since rap was born on the streets of New York three decades ago. This biography traces Dre's rise to fame, a story that parallels the rise of hip-hop as one of the most dominant cultural forces in America.Dre came of age at the time when hip-hop culture (rapping, breakdancing, Deejaying, and Graffiti art) began an underground trend in urban America. Chapters take the reader from Dre's childhood in Los Angeles through his friendships, early influences, and the birth of his music career. Also discussed is the tragic tale of Death Row Records, which culminates in the high-profile murders of rap artists Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. and serves as a lesson on what can go wrong when people in the rap business believe their own gangsta hype. Dre's ability to survive in the rough-and-tumble rap industry is a testament to the power of artistic vision and the payoff of sheer persistence.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. - A Biography

by Roger Bruns

33,39€ + 10% CARD

 Introduces the story of Martin Luther King to a generation who are too young to remember the events of the Civil Rights movement. This biography traces the story of the man who took on the entrenched racism of the South - and North - through a non-violent movement that changed the course of American history.
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Billie Holiday - A Biography

by Meg Greene

33,39€ + 10% CARD

 Billie Holiday (1915-1959), the legendary jazz singer whose vocal stylings were deeply affecting, continues to enthrall. The narrative further chronicles Holiday's relationships, descent into drug addiction, the subsequent diminishment of her talent, and tragic early death.
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Will Smith - A Biography

by Lisa Iannucci-Brinkley

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This book offers the life story of the actor and musician who is perhaps the most bankable star in Hollywood today. How did Will Smith rise to the top of the Hollywood A-list?
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Tyra Banks - A Biography

by Carole Jacobs

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This book chronicles the fascinating life story of the supermodel turned media mogul who has become one of the most influential African American women in our popular culture. Tyra Banks: A Biography tells the story of one of todayâ€™s most visible, successful, and inspiring young African American women.
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Tiger Woods - A Biography

by Lawrence J. Londino

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This comprehensive biography of Tiger Woods looks at where he came from, his sports accomplishments and philanthropic efforts, and the effect he has had on sports history, marketing, and broadcasting.
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Stonewall Jackson - A Biography

by Ethan S. Rafuse

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 A thorough and effectively executed study, this biography will appeal to anyone interested in Stonewall Jackson and the military history of the Civil War.
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Sojourner Truth - A Biography

by Larry G. Murphy

39,35€ + 10% CARD

 This simple narrative of an extraordinary life explores the power of a disinterested commitment to right and truth.
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Sarah Palin - A Biography

by Carolyn Kraemer Cooper

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This objective, well-researched biography tells the story of the woman whose meteoric rise to the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidacy made history. Sarah Palin: A Biography offers a candid yet unbiased look at the charismatic politician who became the first female nominee on a Republican national presidential ticket.
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Prince William - A Biography

by Joann F. Price

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This biography examines the life of one of the most charismatic individuals in public life today, in Great Britain and beyond-Prince William.
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Peyton Manning - A Biography

by Lew Freedman

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This revealing biography explores Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning as an athlete and as a man. From the moment Peyton Manning arrived in the National Football League at the start of the 1998 season, he has been a numbers machine, completing passes at a dazzling rate and throwing touchdowns at a pinball-machine clip.
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Paul Newman - A Biography

by Marian Edelman Borden

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This book examines the life of the remarkable Paul Newmanâ€"an iconic actor, director, race car driver, political activist, businessman, philanthropist, devoted husband, and father. Paul Leonard Newman was a true Renaissance man who is known worldwide for his performances as an actor and director.
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Paris Hilton - A Biography

by Sandra Gurvis

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This revealing portrait of the real Paris Hilton gets underneath the hype and hate, the glamour and greed. Unlike other biographies that range from the exposÃ© to the gushing, Paris Hilton: A Biography is both detailed and objective.
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Osama Bin Laden - A Biography

by Thomas R. Mockaitis

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This concise biography of the world's most notorious terrorist tells the fascinating story of the evolution of a wealthy businesman's son to the 9/11 mastermind who declared war on America.
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Oprah Winfrey - A Biography

by Helen S. Garson

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This biography examines the life of a person raised in poverty and a single mother at 14, who is now one of the richest and most influential people in the world-Oprah Winfrey.
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Miley Cyrus - A Biography

by Kimberly Dillon Summers

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 The enchanting story of the real life Hannah Montana and her stunning success as a film, television, and music superstar.
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Lance Armstrong - A Biography

by Paula Johanson

39,35€ + 10% CARD

 This readable biography of Lance Armstrong surveys his legendary cycling career as well as the details of his life outside of cycling. The son of a single mother and born in a run-down housing project, American athlete Lance Armstrong emerged from decidedly modest beginnings.
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Kanye West - A Biography

by Robert C. Schaller Jr.

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 A revealing biography of Kanye West explores the artistâ€"and the man. Kanye West is a star.
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Justin Timberlake - A Biography

by Kimberly Dillon Summers

39,35€ + 10% CARD

 This revealing biography of pop star Justin Timberlake documents his background, childhood career, achievements, and disappointments.
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John Mccain - A Biography

by Elaine S. Povich

22,64€ + 10% CARD

 A rebel and risk-taker from childhood, John McCainâ€"son and grandson of admiralsâ€"nevertheless chose to follow the traditional path marked out for him in the military.
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John Lennon - A Biography

by Jacqueline Edmondson

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This biography tells the complete story of John Lennon's life, including the controversial influence of his music, art, and philosophy upon the world. John Lennon was a singer, songwriter, activist, artist, and writer whose life and work left an indelible mark on rock music and the world.
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Jerry Garcia - A Biography

by Jacqueline Edmondson

41,74€ + 10% CARD

 This biography offers students and general readers an insightful look into Jerry Garcia's creative genius and the various influences on his work as he contributed to the counter-cultural movement in the United States.
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