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|  | The Scientific 100 by John Simmons
In vivid biographical sketches, the author chronicles the lives and accomplishments of the world`s most influential figures in science--chosen in consultation with members of the New York Academy of Sciences. Photos. AUTHOR: John Simmons
PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing Corporation
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Henry V by Kenneth Branagh, Sophie Baker
Kenneth Branagh made his mark as an outstanding Shakespearean actor and director upon the release of Henry V, his first film. Branagh wrote the screen adaptation, starred in, and directed the film to astounding critical and popular acclaim, establishing him as a most gifted and versatile film artist. With a marvelous cast, including Richard Briers, Robbie Coltrane, Judi Dench, Ian Holm, Derek Jacobi, Alec McCowen, Geraldine McEwan, Paul Scofield, John Sessions, Robert Stephens, and Emma Thompson, Branagh brings the play into contemporary times, adding a darker and harsher sensibility. Included here are Branagh`s screenplay and introduction, and dramatic stills from the film. AUTHOR: Kenneth Branagh, Sophie Baker
PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Natural by Joe Klein
This revisionist view of President Clinton and his administration finds more to credit than to blame, while acknowledging the stunning shadow cast by the Lewinsky affair. Journalist Klein sees a coherent foreign policy and a record of domestic achievement over two terms. His portrayal of Clinton is kinder than the Clintonesque character in Klein`s bestselling novel PRIMARY COLORS. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. AUTHOR: Joe Klein
PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Stardust Road & Sometimes I Wonder by Hoagy Carmichael, John E. Hasse, Stephen Longstreet
This book combines for the first time Carmichael's two autobiographies, The Stardust Road (1945) and Sometimes I Wonder (1965) with the addition of eight new pages of photos and a new introduction and select discography. of photos. AUTHOR: Hoagy Carmichael, John E. Hasse, Stephen Longstreet
PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Marco Polo
Climb into the saddle of one of Marco Polo`s packhorses and begin an epic journey across the wilds of Central Asia. Brave jagged mountains, deep ravines, haunted deserts, bandits, and highwaymen as you travel along the ancient silk road. Pay homage at the court of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, the greatest ruler in the world.
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Denzel Washington by Chris Nickson
Denzel Washington has dazzled movie goers with his performances Philadelphia, The Pelican Brief, Malcolm X and The Bishop's Wife. Star biographer Chris Nickson takes readers behind the scenes into the life and career of the chameleon actor, the superstar, and the family man, to give them the real essence of one of Hollywood's brightest stars. Includes ewight pages of photos. AUTHOR: Chris Nickson
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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