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Vera Wang

2011
Profiles the life of Vera Wang, recognized as one of the world's premier designers of bridal wear.

Isaac Mizrahi

2011
Profiles the life of Isaac Mizrahi. At age twenty-five, Mizrahi presented his first collection, and it was a hit among fashion editors and top retailers. Since then, Mizrahi has designed everything from clothes and furniture to potpourri and dog food.

Hillary Clinton

2010
Presents the history of Hilary Clinton's political aspirations throughout her life.

Are privacy rights being violated?

2010
Focuses on, are privacy rights being violated?, offering a variety of perspectives, eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and many more to illuminate this issue.

Bruce Lee

wisdom for the way
2009
An illustrated collection of inspirational and thought-provoking quotations by martial artist and actor Bruce Lee.

Bob Dylan in America

2010
Examines the life of American singer-songwriter and musician Bob Dylan, discussing his influence, musical and literary work, legacy, and other related topics.

Baseball's first inning

a history of the national pastime through the Civil War
2009
Discusses the evolution of baseball, covering topics such as its growth and acceptance in various regions of the U.S. over time, the development of New York clubs, the impact of the Civil War, and the sport's path to becoming the national game.

Fiske guide to getting into the right college

2010
Provides information on how to begin a search for a college, offering advice on the application and interview process, financial aid, and writing an essay; and including listings of top schools in a variety of categories such as conservative, nonconformist, top women's colleges, and bargain.

Fiske real college essays that work

2009
Collects more than one hundred real college essays from students who got into the school of their choice, with expert tips on writing effective application essays.

Fiske countdown to college

41 to-do lists and a plan for every year of high school
2009
Contains forty-one to-do lists designed to help high school students prepare for college, arranged from freshman to senior year.

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