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A Jacques Barzun reader

selections from his works
2003
A collection of eighty essays which span the career of author Jacques Barzun.

Buck Leonard

the black Lou Gehrig : the Hall of Famer's story in his own words
Biography of Buck Leonard who as a star in the Negro Baseball League earned the designation of the black Lou Gehrig, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Power of a Navajo

Carl Gorman : the man and his life
1996

The William Steig library

2001
Presents four beloved Steig stories about delightful animals and children. Includes a brief interview with the author.

The flame trees of Thika

memories of an African childhood
2000
Huxley recalls her childhood on a small farm in Kenya; growing up among the Masai and Kikuyu peoples and enduring the rugged pioneer life.

The world of William Steig

1998
A celebration of the life and career of author and artist William Steig, discussing his work as a cartoonist for "New Yorker" magazine, his collections, his children's books, and other topics. Features examples of his art, including a portfolio of previously unpublished pieces.

James A. Michener's writer's handbook

explorations in writing and publishing
1992
Informative guide for writers, editors, and booklovers describing the many steps in creating a book as well as secrets of success.

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