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|  | New York Sawed in Half by Anthony Bourdain, Joel Rose
Description not available.Chronicles the story of the scheme carried out by John De Voe and a man named Lozier in 1824 to save to city of New York from sinking into the harbor, recreating the atmosphere of the time and speculating about the reasons for this hoax. AUTHOR: Anthony Bourdain, Joel Rose
PUBLISHER: Bloomsbury Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Jackie Robinson by Philip Abraham
Description not available.Introduces Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball. AUTHOR: Philip Abraham
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Groucho Marx by Stephan Kanfer
In this biography of the Marx brothers, film scholar and historian Stephan Kanfer focuses on Groucho, portraying him as the black sheep in the family who, as an adult, alienated himself from his children and became abusive toward his wife. In doing so, Kanfer reveals the Marx family's darker side, which sharply contrasts with their public image. AUTHOR: Stephan Kanfer
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Harry Houdini by Robert Kraske
This biography recounts the life of Harry Houdini from his boyhood through his years as an escape artist and master showman. Black-and-white photos. AUTHOR: Robert Kraske
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Voice of an Angel by Charlotte Church
Description not available.The talented Welsh teenager with the extraordinary singing voice discusses her life and career so far, from schoolgirl experiences to singing for Prince Charles and President Clinton. 150,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Charlotte Church
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Francis by Murray Bodo
In its poetic and reflective wisdom the book achieves a compelling montage of lessons and spiritual truths for contemporary Christians .....Cross and Crown AUTHOR: Murray Bodo
PUBLISHER: Saint Anthony Messenger Press & Franciscan Communications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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