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Behind the veil

an American woman's memoir of the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis
2007
Debra Johanyak, an American woman with dual citizenship, describes her experiences when the American Embassy in Tehran was taken over by militants in 1979.

Tim Allen

2003
This is a biography of the star of the television show "Home Improvement," discussing his early life, time in prison, career as a comedian, and success in both television and the movies.

Out of control

confessions of an NFL casualty
1987
A no-holds-barred look at the wild and seductive world of pro football and cocaine by Hollywood Henderson, former Dallas Cowboys star.

Bush, Blair, and Iraq

2014
Examines the reasons why President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair decided to invade Iraq in 2003.

Journey into darkness

genocide in Rwanda
2005
Offers a comprehensive analysis of the genocide in Rwanda and the impact it has had on the region, discussing how the genocide originated and how the Rwandan people are recovering.

Untouchables

my family's triumphant escape from India's caste system
2006
The author relates the story of his family's struggle to rise above the discrimination and humiliation associated with being a Dalit, or "untouchable," the lowest level of the Hindu caste system.

American ally

Tony Blair and the war on terror
2006
Explores British primin minister Tony Blair's support for the United States in the war on terror, discussing why Blair risked his political career to support President Bush, and why Blair is now considered one of the most controversial world leaders of the twenty-first century.

The innocent man

murder and justice in a small town
2006
Chronicles the true story of Ron Williamson, how he was arrested and charged with a crime he did not commit, how his case was (mis)handled and how an innocent man was sent to death row.

Twelve deadly Cyns

and then some
1994
A collection of 14 songs performed by Cyndi Lauper.

Cyndi Lauper

1986
A biography of the popular rock singer and composer who was the first woman to ever put three singles from one album into the Top Three.

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