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Ruth, Maris, McGwire and Sosa

baseball's single season home run champions
1999
Profiles the four greatest single season home run hitters in baseball history, Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa.

What happened

inside the Bush White House and Washington's culture of deception
2008
Scott McClellan, former press spokesman for Texas governor George W. Bush, offers an inside look at Bush's presidential campaign and at his first years in the White House, where he witnessed the events that took the president on a drastically different course during his administration.

The know-it-all

one man's humble quest to become the smartest person in the world
2004
Chronicles A. J. Jacobs' quest to read the entire "Encyclopedia Britannica." His family and friends are dubious but he persists even when it affects his relationships and his work. Jacobs tests his newfound knowledge by trying to join Mensa and win a spot on "Jeopardy." His quest provides insights on the distinction between knowledge and wisdom.

Almost a revolution

1990
An account of growing up in China, describing political restraints and political demonstrations starting in the mid-1980s.

Ramon Martinez

master of the mound
1997
A biography of the young power pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Barry Sanders

rocket running back
1994
Traces the life of the Detroit Lion running back from his childhood and college career at Oklahoma State University to his professional career, religious affiliations, and personal interests.

Sammy Sosa

Cubs clubber
1999
A biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, from his poor childhood in the Dominican Republic to the home run record-breaking 1998 season.

Home run heroes

Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and a season for the ages
1998
Chronicles the friendly contest between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa during the 1998 major league baseball season to break the all-time home run record.

The Last resort

a memoir of Zimbabwe
2009

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