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|  | For Writers Only by Sophy Burnham
If only it were as easy for most writers as it was for Stendhal. The truth about the act of writing is much more varied, even violent. In fact, there seem to be as many contradictory admonitions about how to go about doing it as there are writers themselves. With that in mind, writer Sophy Burnham has collected the thoughts of some of the greatest writers and laced them with her own observations and experiences of the writer`s life. With an emphasis on the emotions that writing wrings from those who practice it, Burnham writes about beginning a work prematurely, the ecstasy when the writing is really flowing, the crash that can follow the flight - and how to pick yourself up and continue. Here you will find the motto Zola kept in his workroom ( No day without lines ), where Agatha Christie plotted her books (in the bathtub eating apples), and what James Thurber`s wife replied when a dinner guest observed a strange expression on her husband`s face ( Don`t be concerned. He`s only writing ). Most of all, you will be reassured, enlightened, and inspired to learn that, in your own writing struggles, you are not alone. AUTHOR: Sophy Burnham
PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Jazz from the Beginning by Garvin Bushnell, Lawrence Gushee, Mark Tucker, Stanley Crouch
In Jazz form the Beginning, Bushell vividly recounts his musical experiences and reflects on some of the major personalities who shaped the history of jazz. Bushell`s memoir vibrates with excitement of being a part of the evolution of jazz. AUTHOR: Garvin Bushnell, Lawrence Gushee, Mark Tucker, Stanley Crouch
PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | African-American Scientists by Jetty Kahn
Description not available.Offers brief biographies of five African American scientists of this century AUTHOR: Jetty Kahn
PUBLISHER: Capstone Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Dreams of Empire by Paul Fregosi
Description not available.Examines Napoleon's military campaigns outside of Europe, including America, the West Indies, the Middle East, Africa, Ireland, Asia, and South America AUTHOR: Paul Fregosi
PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing Corporation
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Zami by Audre Lorde
Description not available.The poet, Audre Lorde, depicts her life and examines the influence of various women on her development AUTHOR: Audre Lorde
PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, Incorporated, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Holy Twins by Kathleen Norris, Tomie dePaola
A biography of Saint Benedict, who created the Benedictine Rule still followed by many religious orders, and his twin sister Saint Scholastica. Color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Kathleen Norris, Tomie dePaola
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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