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A woman who grew up in the blighted Bronx during the 1960s offers a memoir of poverty, abuse, and the welfare system, describing a world of urban decay, rampant crime, race riots, white flight, alcohol and drugs, and her own difficult struggle to achieve self-sufficiency.

The author shares stories of her experiences with her husband, a veterinarian, caring for the health of a variety of animals in Pennsylvania Dutch country.

Ron Rozelle reconstructs his father's life as a superintendent in East Texas from the 1930s to the 1960s so that the rest of his family can discover what his father was like before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Memoir of three Chinese women, Jung Chang, her mother, and her grandmother in twentieth-century China.

Examines the life of Vladimir Putin, the second president of Russia, discussing his humble beginnings in Leningrad, schooling and athletic prowess, college years, recruitment by and career with the KGB, his marriage and family, posting in East Germany, resignation from the KGB, and rise through the political ranks.

A biography of the actor famous for playing Superman, discussing his activities before and after the accident that paralyzed him and focusing on his determination to go on with his life despite his problems.

The author, who died two days after the French publication of his book, tells of his life and feelings after suffering a brain stem stroke that left him unable to move his body or communicate in any way except through the blinking of his left eye.

Profiles Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin through interviews and photos, including descriptions of his childhood, his family, his time in the KGB, and other topics.

Presents a biography of Douglas Adams, British author of the popular book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and its sequels and includes information about his family and writing life.

Contains cartoons by Chip Bok that chronicle the political history of the United States since President Nixon was in office.