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The Triumph of Henry Cecil: the Authorised Biography
by Tony Rushmer
The Triumph of Henry Cecil shows how Cecil emerged from his slump, displayed relentless strength in the face of a cruel disease and trained the magnificent Frankel; as brilliant a racehorse as the sport has ever known.
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Shirley Smith: an Examined Life
by Sarah Gaitanos
Shirley Smith was one of the most remarkable New Zealanders of the 20th century, a woman whose lifelong commitment to social justice, legal reform, gender equality and community service left a profound legacy.
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Out of Egypt : a memoir
by André Aciman
The son of a flamboyant Jewish clan recounts his family's move to turn-of-the-century Alexandria, the family's many colorful members, its pursuit of wealth and happiness, and its struggles with anti-Semitic and anti-Western nationalism. Reprint.
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| Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century by George PackerBrilliant but flawed American diplomat Richard Holbrooke, who successfully negotiated the Dayton Accords in 1995 but spent the later years of his career encumbered by his outsized ego. "Both a sweeping diplomatic history and a Shakespearean tragicomedy" (The New York Times). |
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Madonna : an intimate biography
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
Chronicles the life and career of the internationally known performer, highlighting her early years, her music and films, and her private life, including her relationships with Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie, the impact of motherhood on her life, and possible future endeavors. Reprint.
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Never a lovely so real : the life and work of Nelson Algren
by Colin Asher
An in-depth portrait of the first National Book Award winner analyzes his life experiences and literary themes against a backdrop of mid-20th-century American politics and culture to offer insight into Algren's abrupt departure from fame into obscurity.
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Storm in A D-cup : the Autobiography of June Kenton, the Driving Force Behind Rigby & Peller
by June Kenton
June Kenton transformed London's Rigby & Peller into one of the leading lingerie retailers in the world. Royally-appointed as the corsetiere to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, she has been in the lingerie industry for over 60 years. Initially learning her skills in her teens at the Berlie Corsetry School in London, she revolutionized the bra-fitting world when she discarded her tape measure to use only her eyes as her measure and judgement. From fitting and supplying bras to Her Majesty the Queen to campaigning on the streets of London for justice and liberty, June has led a quite extraordinary life. She is a petite powerhouse who juggled a soaring career with raising a family, pushing herself to the physical limit in barren desert wastes and face up to breast cancer.
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Focus on: Space Exploration
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| No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon by Buzz Aldrin with Ken AbrahamApollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin's inspiring memoir/self-help guide, peppered with the author's humorous mottoes ("second comes right after first") and motivational lessons. Want a taste? "If you are afraid to fail, you will probably not accomplish much in life."
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| Neil Armstrong: A Life of Flight by Jay BarbreeNeil Armstrong's aviation career, from his service in the Korean War to the Apollo 11 mission, where he became the first person to walk on the moon. NBC News correspondent Jay Barbree is the only reporter to have covered all 166 American manned space missions; he was also a friend of Armstrong's.
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| Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars by Nathalia HoltIntroducing: Barby Canright, Macie Roberts, Helen Yee Chow, Barbara Lewis, Janez Lawson, Susan Finley, and others. From the 1940s to the 1960s, this talented group of women calculated rocket trajectories, designed satellites, and analyzed massive amounts of experimental data for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. |
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| Hidden Figures by Margot Lee ShetterlyThe inspiring New York Times bestselling biography of NASA's African American female mathematicians, whose work in the 1950s and '60s played a pivotal role in launching American astronauts into orbit. The 2016 film adaptation of Hidden Figures was a big hit with both audiences and critics, earning three Academy Award nominations (including one for Best Picture). |
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