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Muhammad Ali

the life of a boxing hero
2007
Presents a brief profile of former heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali in graphic comic format along with a short history of the sport of boxing.

The year we disappeared

a father-daughter memoir
2008
Father and daughter, Cylin and John Busby, share their memories of the challenges they faced after their family was forced to go into hiding in order to protect themselves from a killer who had already shot John, a police officer, once and was determined to finish the job.

Clay v. United States

Muhammad Ali objects to war
1997
Describes the trial of Muhammad Ali, the first three-time boxing Heavyweight Champion of the world, for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War.

Twelve rounds to glory

the story of Muhammad Ali
2010
Rap-inspired verse and illustrations describe the life of Muhammed Ali, discussing his bouts, struggles with societal prejudice, Islamic faith, Olympic glory, and more.

Captain trips

a biography of Jerry Garcia
1995
Presents the life, career, and philosophy of this counterculture hero who is a symbol of the 1960s.

Girls like us

Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--and the journey of a generation
2009
Presents biographies of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon and traces their experiences as they came to age in the 1960s, revealing how they each dared to break tradition and form a new identity through their musical careers. Features black-and-white photographs throughout.

Ten men you meet in the huddle

lessons from a football life
2009
Bill Curry explores the link between football and leadership, sharing the lessons he learned about strong leadership from football greats such as Vince Lombardi, Don Shula, and Bubba Smith.

From the bottom of the heap

the autobiography of Black Panther Robert Hillary King
2008

Muhammad Ali

his life and times
1991
A portrait of Ali's life and career, from his childhood in Louisville, his triumphs and tragedies, to the life he leads today.

Remembering Phil Esposito

a celebration
2003
Rare photographs, stats, and essays help chronicle the life and career of hockey player Phil Esposito.

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