Biography & Autobiography
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Helen's Eyes: A Photobiography of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller's TeacherThe epic story of Annie Sullivan's perseverance and triumph in the face of hardship will enthrall readers of every age. This pioneering teacher overcame disability and misfortune before achieving her success as one of the most famous educators of all time. This is the...
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One in a MillionDebut graphic novelist Claire Lordon's medical misfortunes may be one in a million in this relatable memoir, but so is her determination, grit, and passion to beat the odds and reclaim her life. Something is wrong with Claire, but she doesn't know what. Nobody...
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Female Force: LizzoMelissa Viviane Jefferson became the iconic singer Lizzo though challenges as well as triumphs. Lizzo, from Detroit, Michigan, started rapping at ten and, by 14, formed her first musical group. She has rose to the top of the charts and has become a voice...
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Where No One Has Heard: The Life of J. Christy Wilson Jr.Who was J. Christy Wilson Jr.? Many have never heard his name, but Christy Wilson's life had a ripple effect in modern missions. Read the first full biography of the humble, adventurous man of prayer who helped launch the Urbana missions conference, pioneered ministry...
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How to Make a Dress: Adventures in the Art of Style'A bright and brilliant book' Erin O'Connor'Packham details her inspirations, struggles and successes in a style that is as lyrical and dreamy as one of her own satin and gauze confections' Town and Country Jenny Packham is one of Britain's leading designers and most...
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TeddyJuly 1918. Preparing to speak to an eager audience, 61-year-old Teddy Roosevelt receives the telegram that all parents of children who serve in war fear most: His son Quentin's plane has been shot down in a dogfight over France. His fate is unknown. Despite...
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Recombo DNA: The Story of Devo, or How the 60s Became the 80sDevo may have become synonymous with the crass commercialism of 80s new wave, but many of their guiding principles are firmly rooted in the idealism of the 60s. Taking a willfully non-traditional approach to the surprisingly conservative world of rock music, they sought inspiration...
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Female Force: LizzoMelissa Viviane Jefferson became the iconic singer Lizzo though challenges as well as triumphs. Lizzo, from Detroit, Michigan, started rapping at ten and, by 14, formed her first musical group. She has rose to the top of the charts and has become a voice...
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The Best President the Nation Never Had: A Memoir of Working with Sam NunnWhen Georgias US Senator Richard B. Russell died January 21, 1971, the scramble began immediately to find a worthy successor. A number of political luminaries thought themselves imminently qualified. All would be competing against the appointed senator, David Gambrell in the Democratic primary. The...
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Life After J.E.B. Stuart: The Memoirs of His Granddaughter, Marrow Stuart SmithBased on the original, never-before-published memoirs of Mary Marrow Stuart Smith (1889-1985), a grandchild of famed Confederate Cavalry General J.E.B. Stuart, this book includes rare photographs and a foreword written by Marrow's granddaughter. It is a must-read for those interested in the Civil War,...
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It's Her Story Shirley Chisholm: A Graphic NovelShirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, where she served for seven terms. She worked to improve the lives of children in need and was an outspoken champion of women's rights. In 1972, she was the first Black...
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Shark Attack!: Bethany Hamilton's StoryAfter she lost her arm in a shark attack, many were unsure whether Bethany Hamilton would ever surf again. But she set their fears to rest when she got back on her board only a few weeks later! Through detailed illustrations and engaging dialogue,...
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Stranded at Sea: Steve Callahan's StoryWould you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982, he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his journey. Detailed illustrations and captivating dialogue highlight how he...
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Inside the Volcano: Michael Benson's StoryA helicopter crash leaves three filmmakers stranded inside a Hawaiian volcano. Toxic fumes cloud the air, and hot lava is only steps away. How will they survive? This graphic nonfiction title tells the story of their ordeal through engaging dialogue and detailed illustrations. Actual...
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HogarthWilliam Hogarth (1697-1764) was one of the great eighteenth-century painters, a marvelous colorist, and an innovator at all levels of artistic expression. In this updated volume, art historian and Hogarth scholar David Bindman surveys the works of this artist whose wry humor and sharp...
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First Family: The BidensJoseph R. Biden experienced one of the most challenging journeys in American politics. America's youngest senator faced an emotional rollercoaster that almost derailed his career. His life, riddled with loss, led to a determination to help the working class and a 47-year career capped...
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Best FriendsA National and New York Times Bestseller! The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends. Follow your heart. Find your people....
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Anni & Josef Albers: Equal and UnequalA spectacular and unprecedented visual biography of the leading pioneers and protagonists of modern art and designJosef - painter, designer, and teacher - and Anni Albers - textile artist and printmaker - are among the twentieth century's most important abstract artists, and this is...
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Hatshepsut: Women Who Were KingsIn the first of this "Women Who Were Kings" series, we uncover the life of the first great woman in history. Hatshepsut--throne name Maatkare--was one of the greatest pharaohs of Ancient Eygpt, and remarkably--a woman.In a civilisation that didn't allow women to rule, how...
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Colin Kaepernick: Athletes Who Made a DifferenceThis graphic biography shows readers the moments that have defined Colin Kaepernick's life as a quarterback and an activist. His talent and determination made him a college football success and brought him to the National Football League. As a quarterback for the San Francisco...
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