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The making of a woman surgeon

1980
A woman surgeon describes her experiences and the problems she encountered in medical school, internship and residency.

Grandpa rules

notes on grandfatherhood, the world's greatest job
2008

Suzanne de Passe

Motown's boss lady
1991
A biography of the president of Motown Productions, a bright, determined woman whose business gifts have brought her many awards in television and movie production.

New York City

an outsider's inside view
2004

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1988
Provides a brief survey of the career achievements of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball player who played on the 1987 championship team.

Nolan Ryan

Texas fastball to Cooperstown
2000
A biography of Texas native Nolan Ryan, focusing on his baseball career, from Little League to the majors.

Sports hero: Kareem Abdul Jabbar

the story of Lew Alcindor
1972
Describes the career of basketball star Lew Alcindor who began breaking scoring records in high school.

Thomas Mann

metal artist
2001

O. J.: the story of football's fabulous O. J. Simpson

1974
Traces the football career of the winner of the Heisman Trophy and college and professional Player of the Year awards who has set many rushing records.

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