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|  | My Dream of Martin Luther King by Faith Ringgold
From the acclaimed creator of the Caldecott Honor Book Tar Beach comes a personal and captivating portrait of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Ringgold's pictures are strong and powerful . . . there is an intensity to this that will affect readers .-- Booklist . Full color. AUTHOR: Faith Ringgold
PUBLISHER: Crown Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | The Other Side of Nirvana by Sara Jenkins
In this memoir, an American Buddhist recalls her spiritual journey from confusion to peace. AUTHOR: Sara Jenkins
PUBLISHER: Fair Winds Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Camilla by Caroline Graham
Description not available.Offer a profile of Camilla Parker Bowles, discussing her relationship with the Prince of Wales and its effect on his marriage and on the public image of the British royal family. AUTHOR: Caroline Graham
PUBLISHER: Blake, John Publishing, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Further Along the Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
In the 15 years since The Road Less Traveled was first published, M. Scott Peck has addressed audiences around the world. Their questions--and Peck's own self-questioning--were the seeds of this book. Focusing his attention on urgent matters of personal and spiritual growth. Peck offers provocative insights into blame and forgiveness, self-love versus self-esteem, the mystery of death, the illusion of romantic love, and more. AUTHOR: M. Scott Peck
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Diana Ross by Sharon Davis
This tribute to the legendary Ms. Ross includes rarely seen photographs and a discography. AUTHOR: Sharon Davis
PUBLISHER: Mainstream Publishing Company, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | 100 Artists Who Shaped World History by Barbara Krystal
Bluewood Books is proud to add to its popular 100 Series line of books with the publication of 100 Artists Who Shaped World History. The title provides an entertaining and informative look at the lives of the visual artists who challenged traditional means of expression to broaden human perception. Through the mediums of painting, sculpting, and photography, these artists were storytellers of the society they perceived or one they wished to create. Jam-packed with interesting facts and wonderfully illustrated, the lives of the 100 men and women, whose art transcended their own mortality, are revealed through their escapades with official dignitaries, their travels and hobbies, their experiments in living for the sake of art, and more. Included are notary artists such as Leonardo da Vinci who performed autopsies to gain a preliminary knowledge of the human body and the circulatory system, to the careers of the artists before they could claim the title, such as Vincent van Gogh's interim as an evangelist minister. Beginning with the classical foundations of Greek sculpture to the silk screen pop art of Andy Warhol, 100 Artists Who Shaped World History provides an engaging personal and concise account of the men and women revered as masters of their trade, the developments of artistic techniques and mediums of expression, as well as the influence on cultural and social developments around the world and throughout history. Engaging one page synopses of 100 artists of major importance in chronological order, illustrated, time line, trivia quiz, locator map. Another in the popular 100 Series. -- Includes men and women throughout history and from around the world -- Fascinatingfacts on each individual -- Concise accounts of accomplishments -- Complete index with cross reference -- Contains a fun trivia quiz -- Fully illustrated -- Locator map to illustrate place in history -- A perfect desk reference -- Makes history fun and easy to learn AUTHOR: Barbara Krystal
PUBLISHER: Bluewood Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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