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Historic conversations on life with John F. Kennedy

interviews with Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr,. 1964
2011
Contains the transcripts of interviews with Jacqueline Kennedy that provide insight into the life of her late husband, John F. Kennedy, and the events and people that shaped it; and includes annotations as well as eight compact discs with recordings of the interviews.

In my time

a personal and political memoir
2011
Dick Cheney shares memories and experiences from throughout his life, describes his role as a family man, a policymaker, a businessman, and a politician, and discusses his childhood and upbringing, his education, his work during the Ford administration, his congressional years, and related topics.

Idea man

a memoir by the co-founder of Microsoft
2011
Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen reflects on his life, discussing his work in technology, science, business, sports, and philanthropy; sharing stories of his failures and triumphs; and detailing the lessons he has learned.

The eighty-dollar champion

Snowman, the horse that inspired a nation
2011
Chronicles the life and legacy of a horse named Snowman, describing how he was bought off a truck bound for the slaughterhouse by Harry de Leyer, and detailing the horse's successes along the show-jumping circuit.

Drug information for teens

health tips about the physical and mental effects of substance abuse
2011
Presents teen-oriented information on the physical and mental health dangers of substance abuse, covering alcohol, tobacco, drugs and chemicals, drug-related concerns such as drunk driving and sex, and treatment; and provides drug statistics and resources for help.

Drama

an actor's education
2011
Actor John Lithgow reflects on his life and career before he was famous, sharing details about his family, childhood, schooling, early acting performances, collaborations, and more.

Class warfare

inside the fight to fix America's schools
2011
Discusses the key players in America's quest for education reform, examining the roles and ideas of the White House, teachers' unions, public school parents, Ivy League idealists, civil rights activists, and other individuals, and offers advice based on solutions from both sides.

Clarence Darrow

attorney for the damned
2011
Chronicles the life of defense attorney Clarence Darrow, focusing on his legal career, his controversial court cases, his commitment to liberty, and other related topics.

The big scrum

how Teddy Roosevelt saved football
2011
Recounts how Teddy Roosevelt became a vocal supporter of football in the early twentieth century, explaining why he was so intent on saving the violent and dangerous game, which many were trying to outlaw as countless players died.

The big roads

the untold story of the engineers, visionaries, and trailblazers who created the American superhighways
2011
Details the history of the creation of the U.S. interstate system, identifies the people involved in the development of American highways, and looks at how the interstates have transformed the country.

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