Biography & Autobiography
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Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter!This kid-friendly biography of esteemed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo uses a graphic novel format to tell the true story of the woman who led an artistic revolution. After an accident at age 18 dashed her dream of attending medical school and becoming a doctor,...
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Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create ItAn instant New York Times bestseller! Charlamagne Tha God--the self-proclaimed "Prince of Pissing People Off," cohost of Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, and "the most important voice in hip-hop"--shares his eight principles for unlocking your God-given privilege. In Black Privilege, Charlamagne presents his often...
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Ball Four: The Final Pitch50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONNew York Public Library Book of the Century SelectionTime Magazine "100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books" SelectionNew Foreword from Jim Bouton's Wife, Paula BoutonWhen Ball Four was first published in 1970, it hit the sports world like a lightning bolt. Commissioners, executives, and players...
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Avicenna and the Book of MedicineAvicenna was a physician and philosopher in an era known as the Islamic Golden Age. His works, such as the early medical encyclopedia The Canon of Medicine, were groundbreaking texts that scholars and healers read for centuries afterward. This graphic biography explores the life...
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What Is the Story of Batman?Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World's Greatest Detective, but he's best known as Batman, and he's leaping from the night sky onto the page in...
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Grand Theft HorseBest Books for Kids, New York Public Library Tayshas List, Texas Library Association (TLA)Yummy author G. Neri returns to graphic novels with the powerful story of his cousin Gail Ruffu, who stole a racehorse in order to save it, and ended up fighting the...
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Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (in That Order) (Gifts for Artists, Inspirational Books, Gifts for Creatives)Historically, major women artists have been excluded from the mainstream art canon. Aligned with the resurgence of feminism in pop culture, Broad Strokes offers an entertaining corrective to that omission. Art historian Bridget Quinn delves into the lives and careers of 15 brilliant female...
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Electrical Wizard: Candlewick Biographies: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World"An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intrigued by the creative process." -- Kirkus Reviews Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From...
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Hidden History of the Florida KeysThe Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. In the nineteenth century, uncompromising individuals fought duels and plotted political upsets. During the Civil War, a company of "Key West Avengers"...
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Cub"Raina Telgemeier fans will lap this up." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A laugh-out-loud funny and empowering graphic memoir about growing up and finding your voice. Twelve-year-old Cindy has just dipped a toe into seventh-grade drama--with its complicated friendships, bullies, and...
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The Mother of Black Hollywood: A MemoirNational Book Club Conference 'Book of the Year' Award WinnerFrom her more than three hundred appearances for film and television, stage and cabaret, performing comedy or drama, as an unforgettable lead or a scene stealing supporting character, Jenifer Lewis has established herself as one...
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Sacagawea: Courageous Trailblazer!Head out onto the trail with the brave, resourceful, and courageous Sacagawea What did 33 men in the 1800s need to find their way through the wilderness on a trip across America? They needed a woman--and they found one in Sacagawea, the Native American...
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The Who Was? History of the World: Deluxe EditionThis timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai, and includes ten pages of bobblehead stickers More than 150 Who Was? subjects gathered into a single hardcover title This deluxe edition serves as a companion...
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No Limits: The Will to SucceedFresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps--up from working-class, born-in-the-USA roots--shows us the secrets to his remarkable success--from training to execution.For years the world has followed Michael Phelps's progress from teen sensation in Sydney to bona...
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Brainspotting: Adventures in NeurologyFor fans of Oliver Sacks and Henry Marsh, a glimpse into the fascinating world of modern neurology by a leading expert in the field. As a trainee doctor, A. J. Lees was enthralled by his mentors: esteemed neurologists who combined the precision of mathematicians,...
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Movie Tie-In Edition): Young Readers EditionNow a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family...
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George Michael: Freedom: The Ultimate Tribute 1963 - 2016When George Michael died, the world mourned the loss of a huge talent: a charismatic pop star with a soulful voice and a powerful social conscience. George Michael: Freedom tells his story, from the sunshiny tunes of Wham! to the dark lyricism of his...
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The Wu-Tang ManualThe Wu-Tang Manual is The RZA's first written introduction to the philosophy and history of Hip-Hop's original Dynasty, the Wu-Tang Clan.Written in a style that is at once personal and philosophical, The Wu-Tang Manual unravels the intricate web of personalities (and alter egos), warrior...
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The Last Black UnicornNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An inspiring story that manages to be painful, honest, shocking, bawdy and hilarious." --The New York Times Book Review From stand-up comedian, actress, and breakout star oAuthor: Tiffany HaddishPublisher: Gallery BooksPublished: 01/29/2019Pages: 288Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.30w x...
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XI Jinping: The Most Powerful Man in the WorldIf China seems unstoppable, so too does its leader Xi Jinping. As General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and President of China, he commands over 1.4 billion people, in a vast country that spans the prosperous megacities of Beijing and Shanghai and desperately...
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