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Description not available.An anecdotal, illustrated biography of NapolTon Bonaparte's exotic empress discusses NapolTon's dependence on her sense of style to set the tone of his empire, her patronage of the arts, and significant events in her life. AUTHOR: Bernard Chevallier
PUBLISHER: Abrams, Harry N. Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Inventing Modern America by David E. Brown, James Burke, Lester C. Thurow
Profiles of the inventors of the computer mouse, the traffic light, colored cotton, and the assembly line, are among those included in this compendium of 20th-century American innovations. Through these colorful explanations the century takes shape. AUTHOR: David E. Brown, James Burke, Lester C. Thurow
PUBLISHER: MIT Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Ethan Chronicles
The worst thing that could happen to Ann Williams has: Her beloved only child Ethan has been snatched away at the age of 21, killed in a preventable automobile crash. This work of creative nonfiction explores Willis' soulful quest for understanding of the tragedy & its repercussions for family members, as well as candidly examining the generalized carelessness that made the calamity possible. The Ethan Chronicles compellingly dramatizes the events leading up to & following the car wreck, including negligence on the part of parents, planners, educators, law enforcement officials & members of the judicial system. How Williams--Willis' alter-ego--survives the weeks & months following the tragedy is painful, yet mesmerizing. The Denver Post wrote: This moving & powerful narrative written after the death of (Willis') son, Ethan, takes the reader through concentric circles of denial, grief, action & wisdom. More than an elegy, this is a detective story in pursuit of the soul. Beautifully written & hauntingly honest, this poignant tale will profoundly change you. For more information contact Cassidy Books, P.O. Box 9723, Denver, Colorado 80209. Phone (877) 541-6544, Fax (303) 777-1868 or www.CassidyBooks.com.
PUBLISHER: Cassidy Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Chester Himes by James Sallis
This biography of Himes, a black novelist who wrote about the impact of racism on his characters, seeks to acknowledge him not only as a successful crime writer, but as an important writer in general. This work explores both his literary contribution and his interesting life, in which he was a jewel thief and a world traveler. AUTHOR: James Sallis
PUBLISHER: Walker & Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Unmasking of Oscar Wilde by Joseph Pearce
This critical work on Oscar Wilde focuses in particular on the role of morality in his oeuvre, exploring how Wilde's personal religious history informed his writing. Wilde's relationship with John Gray, the inspiration of the fictional Dorian Gray, is investigated along these lines. AUTHOR: Joseph Pearce
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Christmas in Plains by Jimmy Carter
The former President recalls a child's Christmases in Plains, Georgia, as well as many Christmases afterward. Family, friends and faith shape these Christmas memories. AUTHOR: Jimmy Carter
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Audio
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Biographies
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