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|  | Before Night Falls by Dolores M. Koch, Reinaldo Arenas
This autobiography is the final book written by the celebrated Cuban author, who, shortly after its completion, committed suicide. Arenas describes his childhood in Cuba, his incarceration by the state under Castro's rule, his dramatic escape from the country, and his short-lived residency in New York City. Throughout, he shares his experience as a gay man. AUTHOR: Dolores M. Koch, Reinaldo Arenas
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Misgivings
Description not available.The National Book Critics Circle Award-winning poet offers a powerful, often difficult memoir of his parents, confronting the conflicting forces that conspired to fashion him into the man he is today. Reprint.
PUBLISHER: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Jeff Gordon by William M. Burt
Description not available.A profile of the Winston Cup and Daytona 500 champion includes statistical charts tracking his Winston Cup results and season-by-season performance, career highlights, major wins, and anaylsis of his record. AUTHOR: William M. Burt
PUBLISHER: MBI Publishing Company LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Hidden War by Artyom Borovik
A leading Russian journalist reveals the inside story of his country's prolonged and ill-fated invasion of Afghanistan. THE HIDDEN WAR is based on the author's assignments in the war zone and on interviews with Russian troops, many of whom suffered unspeakable horrors. AUTHOR: Artyom Borovik
PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Jam Bands by Budnick
Jamboree is the first comprehensive guide to the emerging wave of improvisational music now thriving in North America. The book spans the continent, identifying more than 125 of the most noteworthy jam bands. Each entry includes photos, biographies, discographies, personal insights from band members, pertinent web sites and descriptions and analyses of each group`s distinctive musical styles and talents. Additionally, since all the profiled bands encourage live taping, Jamboree offers a section devoted to the art of recording concerts and building a live-music library. Written by noted live-music fanatic and taper, Dean Budnick, author of The Phishing Manual, Jamboree is sure to please both committed devotees of the jam band scene and new iniates as well. From Aquarium Rescue Unit to Zero with stops along the way for moe., Medski, Martin & Wood, Rusted Root, Strangefolk, and String Cheese Incident, Jamboree will reacquaint readers with cherished groups and introduce new favorites, while unlocking the mysteries of taping. This is certainly a book that lives up to its title! AUTHOR: Budnick
PUBLISHER: E C W Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Never Fight Fair! by Orr Kelly
This is the source for true stories, straight from the mouths of SEALs. The combat experiences SEALs share--the daring rescue missions, the underwater demolition operations, the kill-or-be-killed firefights--come vividly and brutally to life, as never before. AUTHOR: Orr Kelly
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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