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Alan Moore on his work and career

2008
Presents an extensive interview with English graphic novel writer Alan Moore, author of "Watchmen" and "V for Vendetta, " and lists his works and awards.

Project girl

2000
The author tells the story of her struggles to reconcile her ghetto background and the world of private schools, wealthy classmates, and important jobs offered to her because of her academic talent.

Raise the roof

the inspiring inside story of the Tennessee Lady Vols' undefeated 1997-98 season
1998
Tells the story of the team that won the NCAA women's basketball championship three years in a row and set new standards for the sport.

Michael Lucero

sculpture 1976-1995
1996

The Falcon and the Snowman

a true story of friendship and espionage
1979
Relates how Chris Boyce and Daulton Lee, all-American kids and good friends, become spies for the Soviet Union.

The $64 tomato

2006
Bill Alexander recounts the challenges he faced while trying to cultivate his own vegetable garden and offers a cost-benefit analysis of his efforts, determining that it cost him $64 to grow each of his beloved tomatoes.

Ghost

investigating the other side
2001

Cyndi Lauper

1985
Discusses the life and career of the rebellious Grammy Award-winning singer, from her childhood in New York City to her success as a musical performer and rock video star.

Untouchables

my family's triumphant journey out of the caste system in modern India
2005
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.

Iditarod dreams

a year in the life of Alaskan sled dog racer DeeDee Jonrowe
1995
Follows a year in the life of DeeDee Jonrowe as she prepares to race in the 1994 Iditarod. Includes an excerpt of the Iditarod's rules on the humane treatment of the dogs.

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