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Parallel time

growing up in black and white
1994
The author's memoirs about growing up in America, discussing moving from a African American world into one largely defined by whites.

You got nothing coming

notes from a prison fish
2002
Jimmy Lerner, former suburban husband and father, and corporate strategic planner, recounts the events that led to his arrest for voluntary manslaughter.

Esther Dyson

Internet visionary
2003
A biography of the entrepreneur and forecaster who is considered by many to be the most powerful woman in the computer industry, admired for her business skills, her ability to predict computer and Internet trends, and her vision for the Internet.

Leap of faith

memoirs of an unexpected life
2005
Queen Noor, born into an Arab-American family, shares the story of her relationship with her husband King Hussein of Jordan, telling of their first meeting, the time they spent together before their marriage, and her life and work as queen, and discussing Hussein's legacy to his family and country.

Black dog of fate

a memoir
1998
The author describes his life as the child of Armenian immigrants in America and discusses his family's struggles, and the struggles of other Armenians, during 1915 when the Ottoman Turkish government put over one million Armenians to death.

I remember Dale Earnhardt

personal memories of and testimonials to stock car racing's most beloved driver, as told by the people who knew him best
2001
Presents memories and impressions of stock-car racing champion Dale Earnhardt from his friends, admirers, fellow drivers, and team members as well as NASCAR officials, covering his youth, his climb to the top of racing, and the aftermath of his death on the race track in 2001.

Across China

1986
Recounts the author's experiences traveling to Mount Everest, Tibet, and across China from the plains of Mongolia to a forbidden fishing village south of Shanghai.

Miss Little's gift

2009
In a compelling and beautifully illustrated story, the bestselling author of "Old Turtle" tells of the teacher who had led him to love reading, in spite of his ADHD.

Evonne Goolagong

1974
Biography of the champion Australian tennis player of part Aboriginal heritage.

Esther Dyson

Web guru
2002
A biography of Esther Dyson, an entrepreneur and forecaster who began writing and talking about technologies in the 1980s that are the focus of development efforts now, causing her to be deemed one of the most powerful women in American business.

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