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High-altitude woman

from extreme sports to indigenous cultures--discovering the power of the feminine
"One of the first female extreme athletes reflects on how her feminine strengths led to her success in a male-dominated field"--Provided by publisher.

Mae Jemison

Text and photographs present the life of astronaut and scientist Mae Jemison.

The Eiger obsession

facing the mountain that killed my father
2007
The author reflects upon the life and death of his father, mountain climber John Harlin II, and discusses his decision to attempt to climb the Eiger, the mountain from which his father fell.

Tank man

how a photograph defined China's protest movement
2014
"Discusses the iconic photo of a lone protester, Tank Man, stopping a row of tanks near Tiananmen Square during protests in 1989"--Provided by publisher.

Earth odyssey

around the world in search of our environmental future
1999
The author provides a chronicle of his travels to nineteen countries in an attempt to understand the complex environmental problems of each nation, and their effects on the people who must deal with them on a daily basis.

Audibles

my life in football
1986
Joe Montana, a four-time Super Bowl winner, tells the story of his life and career.

Larry Bird

hall of fame basketball superstar
2014
Chronicles the life of Hall of Fame basketball player Larry Bird, from the struggles and hardships he faced as a child to his career as one of the best basketball players in Boston Celtics' and NBA history.

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