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|  | The Big Saga by Shaquille O'Neal
This autobiography of the NBA center covers his experiences on and off the court and reveals how he has grown as a person over his years with the Los Angeles Lakers. O'Neal discusses his upbringing, his relationships with players, coaches, and reporters, and he recalls the games that led to the Lakers' many championships. Especially interesting are Shaq's candid views on players Patrick Ewing and Kobe Bryant, and on his former coaches, Del Harris and Kurt Rambis. AUTHOR: Shaquille O'Neal
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Out of the Bicycle Shop by T. A. Heppenheimer
Description not available.An expert on aviation history challenges the idea that the Wright brothers were mere mechanics, upholding their place in history as great inventors and engineers who played an essential role in the evolution of modern aviation. AUTHOR: T. A. Heppenheimer
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Between Boardslides and Burnout by Tony Hawk
Description not available.The author of Hawk, Occupation: Skateboarder presents journal entries complemented by tour photographs of his life on the road and in competitions. Original. AUTHOR: Tony Hawk
PUBLISHER: HarperTrade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | George Washington by Albert LaFarge
Description not available.Explores the life of George Washington, from his birth in rural Virginia through the Revolutionary War and his place as the first president of the United States, to his death at Mount Vernon. AUTHOR: Albert LaFarge
PUBLISHER: China Guides Series, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Henry V. & the Conquest of France 1416-53 by Mike Chappell, Paul Knight
The battle of Agincourt in 1415 was only the beginning of a long struggle to evict the British from France. More than 20 years of warfare would be needed before the English were driven from France with the exception of Calais. AUTHOR: Mike Chappell, Paul Knight
PUBLISHER: Osprey Publishing, Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Jackie's Nine by Sharon Robinson
The daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson share her father's nine principles of life and explores how these principles (courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence) helped him, and others, achieve remarkable goals in life. AUTHOR: Sharon Robinson
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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