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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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 | Infinite Potential by David Peat
In this narrative, the author explains Bohm's landmark scientific work, including his famous 'hidden variables' casual interpretation of quantum mechanics, which created a storm of controversy, yet may well be the only theory that describes the true nature of reality. In addition the book captures the suspense of Bohm's steadfast refusal to bow before Senator Joseph McCarthy's inquisitors and betray his friend, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his deep mystical and ground-breaking work with the Indian philosopher J. Krishnamurti. AUTHOR: David Peat
PUBLISHER: Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Charlie Parker by Carl Woideck
In this critical biography of saxophonist Charlie Parker, jazz historian Carl Woideck attempts to answer the question how did Charlie Parker develop his virtuoso technique? by tracing Parker's artistic evolution and highlighting his major accomplishments as a jazz improvisor. Woideck provides analytical discussions and transcribed musical examples of Parker's works to illuminate the musician's artistic values, and to introduce the reader to a smorgasbord of Parker's most melodic works. Woideck also encourages the reader to purchase his selection of Parker recordings to become fully attuned to Parker's harmonic mastery. Biographical material is included. AUTHOR: Carl Woideck
PUBLISHER: University of Michigan Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Leo Melamed by Bob Tamarkin, Leo Melamed
In this title, the author tells the story of his remarkable life and career, from his humble beginnings as a Yiddish stage actor, his years as trader and clerk for Merrill Lynch, and his three terms as Chairman of the Chicago Merc, to his founding of the International Monetary Market. AUTHOR: Bob Tamarkin, Leo Melamed
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Seven Years in Tibet by Becky Johnston, David Appleby, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Jetsun Pema, Laurence B. Chollet
To coincide with the October film from Mandalay/TriStar, this a beautiful hardcover book features color photos, the script, and story behind the epic movie based on the classic memoir of Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, starring Brad Pitt and David Thewlis. 100 photos & drawings. AUTHOR: Becky Johnston, David Appleby, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Jetsun Pema, Laurence B. Chollet
PUBLISHER: Newmarket Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Dutch by Edmund Morris
For purposes of telling Ronald Reagan's life story, Edmund Morris has created a fictional persona, based on himself, whose many encounters throughout Reagan's life provide a narrative thread and yield insights and comments by and about his subject. This biography is based on the privileged access granted to Morris as Reagan's official biographer, including his presence behind the scenes and at official duties, and on his many conversations with the President and others. Morris tells of Reagan's boyhood and schooling, his success in Hollywood, and his marriages and family life. He reviews his public life as a spokesperson for conservatism, as governor of California, and as President of the United States. Morris is known for the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography THE RISE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT. AUTHOR: Edmund Morris
PUBLISHER: Random House Audio Publishing Group
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Biographies
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