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a young woman's coming-of-age in the beat orbit of Jack Kerouac
1999
Presents the memoirs of novelist Joyce Johnson during the beat generation of the 1950s and chronicles her stormy relationship with Jack Kerouac.

The Dalai Lama

a biography
2003
Examines the life of Tibetan and Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama, discussing his childhood, his education, his exile to India after the Chinese invasion of Tibet, and his work to help Tibet regain its independence.

Frank Robinson

1974
A biography of the baseball star whose batting style causes him frequently to be hit by pitches but has also won him the Triple Crown.

Sandy Koufax

1993
Details the record-setting pitching performances that earned Sandy Koufax a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the right to be classified as a baseball immortal.

The story of Tibet

conversations with the Dalai Lama
2006
Journalist Thomas Laird offers insight into the life and teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, sharing his interviews with the Dalai Lama and what he learned about the history of Tibet.

Jack

straight from the gut
2001
Business leader Jack Welch chronicles his rise to the top of General Electric and the successes and failures that shaped his two decades as CEO, and reflects upon such topics as friendship and competitiveness.

Gift of power

the life and teachings of a Lakota medicine man
1992
A modern Dakota Indian medicine man recounts his life and spiritual experiences.

Peace warriors

2013
"Focuses on six of the most inspiring and courageous men and women who have worked to pioneer peaceful solutions to violent conflicts throughout history"--Back cover.

A.J. Foyt

2007
Examines the life and accomplishments of A.J. Foyt, the only race car driver to compete in the Indianapolis 500 for thirty-five consecutive years, discussing his childhood in Texas, his early interest in racing, and his championship career.

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