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|  | In Code by David Flannery, Sarah Flannery
A memoir by the Irish mathematician who, at age 16, was named Irish Young Scientist of the Year for her research on cryptography. AUTHOR: David Flannery, Sarah Flannery
PUBLISHER: Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | The Discoverers by Daniel J. Boorstin, Michael Prichard
In THE DISCOVERERS, historian Boorstin explores the major scientific and technical inquiries and inventions of the West and how they contributed to mankind. THE DISCOVERERS is the first of a trilogy; it is followed by THE CREATORS and THE SEEKERS. AUTHOR: Daniel J. Boorstin, Michael Prichard
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Stolen Lives by Malika Oufkir, Michele Fitoussi, Ros Schwartz
In 1972, Oufkir's father attempted to overthrow Morrocco's King Hussan II. Her father was executed, but she and the rest of her family--mother and five siblings-- were imprisoned for 20 years in a series of quarters that declined in comfort. Finally, on the verge of starvation, they dug an escape tunnel, only to be recaptured and imprisoned once again. This book details the horrifying experience of her family and the circumstances of her nation. AUTHOR: Malika Oufkir, Michele Fitoussi, Ros Schwartz
PUBLISHER: Hyperion Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Bury Me in a Pot Bunker by Greg Norman, Mark Shaw, Pete Dye
To the millions of golfers who have played his world-famous courses, Pete Dye is either a creative genius or a demonic tormentor. To play well on Pete's courses, or on any of those influenced by his ideas, you have to know Pete. Bury Me in a Pot Bunker is his own story of how he revolutionized his favorite game by designing courses that both delight and bedevil golfers. AUTHOR: Greg Norman, Mark Shaw, Pete Dye
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Trade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Tisha by Robert Specht
The author tells the story as told to him of Anne Hobbs, a woman who went to Alaska in the 1920's to teach, but who had trouble due to her kindness to the Indians there. AUTHOR: Robert Specht
PUBLISHER: Bantam Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | All His Jazz by Martin Gottfried
Based on interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, this eloquent biography provides a vivid connection between Bob Fosse's life and his work for stage and screen. All His Jazz practically dances off the pages .-- Harper's Bazaar . 30 illustrations. AUTHOR: Martin Gottfried
PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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