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|  | Rosebud by David Thomson
Author of the acclaimed Biographical Dictionary of Film and cinematic studies of David Selznick and Warren Beatty, David Thomas brings his life-long fascination with the art and artistry of Orson Welles to his popular biography of America`s theatrical prodigy, which manages to combine astute film commentary and critical acuity with a fan`s unabashed enthusiasm to create a complex and absorbing portrait of a complex and absorbing artist.+ AUTHOR: David Thomson
PUBLISHER: McKay, David Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Drummin' Men by Burt Korall
Description not available.A sequel to the original oral history on the swing era considers bebop music through the perspectives of Kenny Clarke, Max Roach, and Art Blakey, discussing such topics as the genre's history, the impact of Charlie Parker's heroin addition, and the experiences of the drummers and their contemporaries. (Performing Arts) AUTHOR: Burt Korall
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Harry Houdini, Master Magician
Description not available.Describes the career and accomplishments of the magician and escape artist who changed the field of stage magic and investigated the claims of spiritualism.
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Jack Buck by Bob Broeg, Jack Buck, Rob Rains
In his forthright and honest autobiography, Jack Buck will entertain all of his fans once more in a different setting, Jack Buck: That's A Winner does more than entertain, however. It provides readers with an inside look at a man they have heard so often they consider him part of the family. Jack writes of his early life, college days, army experiences and of course, the professional life for which he is best known. Jack Buck discusses all of the great players and managers with whom he has worked over the years with the Cardinals and throughout baseball. Jack Buck is in eleven Halls of Fame including those for MLB and the NFL. You might be surprised to find out that Mr. Buck has broadcast more Super Bowls than any other announcer. AUTHOR: Bob Broeg, Jack Buck, Rob Rains
PUBLISHER: Sports Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Poverty, Celibacy, & Obedience by Diarmuid O'Murchu
The author of Quantum Theory and Reclaiming Spirituality offers an original work that expands the meaning--and potential for good--of the three traditional religious vows. AUTHOR: Diarmuid O'Murchu
PUBLISHER: Crossroad Publishing Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Rule of St. Benedict by Benedict
Description not available.Looks at elements common to all forms of monasticism, such as the type of superior, the role of good works, the nature of obedience, the use of silence, the idea of hospitality, and more. AUTHOR: Benedict
PUBLISHER: Paulist Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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