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"Brian Fairbanks draws a line from Buddy Holly through the Outlaw stars of the 60s and 70s, all the way to the country headliners and more diverse, up-and-coming Nashville rebels of today, bringing the reader deep into the worlds of not only Cash, Nelson, Kristofferson, and Jennings but artists like Chris Stapleton, Simpson, Bingham, and Isbell, stadium-filling masters whose stories have not been told in book form, as well as new, diverse artists like the Highwomen, Brittney Spencer, and Allison Russell. Thought-provoking and meticulously researched, 'Willie, Waylon, and the Boys' ultimately shows how a twenty-one-year-old bass-playing plane crash survivor helped changed the course of American music"--Provided by publisher.

Chronciles the professional career of football star Johnny Unitas, and includes photographs from throughout his eighteen seasons as a quarterback with the Colts and the Chargers. Includes career statistics.

"Nelson Mandela's fight against racism is about to spiral into an all-out race war. Unless he can win over his archenemy, the white supremacist General Viljoen, the democratic struggle for equality and justice in South Africa will end in 'the peace of graveyards'"--Provided by publisher.

Details the arrest, torture, and killing of Steve Biko, a black South African leader, and the persecution of his white journalist friend, Donald Woods.

Contains over two hundred color photographs of works by American sculptor Mark di Suvero, interspersed with texts by the artist and other writers who inspired him.

A biography of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the Native American man from Colorado who was elected to the United States Senate in 1992.

An autobiography of African-American physician, Dr. Henry Foster, describing the racisim he experienced in school and elsewhere, his beginning the I Have a Future program and innovative perinatal care plan, helping at-risk children and teens, and his nomination for U.S. Surgeon General.

A reproducible study guide for use with Thomas Rockwell's novel "How to Eat Fried Worms, " the story of a boy who takes a bet that he will eat fifteen worms; including a synopsis, pre-reading activities, vocabulary and comprehension exercises for each chapter, extension activities, and suggestions for further reading.

"In 1959 Bernard is a young Red Sox fan, troubled by the lack of Black players in Major League Baseball, especially as there are none at all on his favorite team--but change is coming in the form of a rookie named Pumpsie Green"--Provided by publisher.