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|  | Clarence Thomas by Andrew Peyton Thomas
This admiring biography of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas traces his roots in rural Georgia, his years at Yale Law School, and his career in government, including his tenure at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which figured prominently in his arduous confirmation experience. The author reviews Justice Thomas's record on the bench, provides insight into his personal qualities, and considers his somewhat unique position as a high-profile African American with distinctly conservative views. AUTHOR: Andrew Peyton Thomas
PUBLISHER: Encounter Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | I Could Never Be So Lucky Again by James Doolittle
Description not available.A former stunt pilot describes his life of aerial acrobatics and discusses his pioneering work in the development of aviation technology, his service during World War II, his role in the famed raid against Japan, and more. Reissue. AUTHOR: James Doolittle
PUBLISHER: Bantam Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Dalai Lama by Claiborne Pell, Sidney D. Piburn, Dalai Lama XIV
Beginning with his Nobel Peace Prize lecture, this penetrating anthology paints a portrait of a highly pragmatic man dedicated to finding non-violent solutions to human problems in all arenas -- personal, political, and environmental. AUTHOR: Claiborne Pell, Sidney D. Piburn, Dalai Lama XIV
PUBLISHER: Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Baburnama by Wheeler M. Thackston
In the Baburnama , Babur, a descendant of Genghis Khan and a refined, educated, and well-travelled prince, left behind an unparalleled memoir of his life and times--the central document most often quoted by historians and scholars of Mughal India. AUTHOR: Wheeler M. Thackston
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Blizzard by L. R. Lehmann
It's 50 degrees below zero... You're 14-years old... And you're lost! BLIZZARD is the dramatic account of the true story of Michael Dowling. His mother died when he was ten. By age eleven he was virtually on his own. At age fourteen he was forced to spend a winter night on the Minnesota plains. As a result he lost both legs, one arm & most of the fingers on his remaining hand. In spite of staggering challenges he became a successful businessman, speaker of Minnesota's House of Representatives, the secretary to the National Republican Party, a United States Commissioner of Education & husband & father. Written in novel format. The kind of story that makes great movies... & this one is true. The true story of Michael Dowling will have you crying & cheering at the same time. For the first time, I didn't ask my husband to turn down the TV while I read. BLIZZARD totally absorbed me. Humor, Drama & Suspense. For anyone 14 & older. If this were a work of fiction it would be a tough sell. It's almost unbelievable. --From Lynn Lehmann author of MIRACLE AT MIDNIGHT & creator of the FOX TELEVISION series: BEYOND BELIEF. AUTHOR: L. R. Lehmann
PUBLISHER: QuikReadPress
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Aimee & Jaguar by Erica Fischer
The story of Felice, a young Jewish lesbian, and Elizabeth, a Gentile wife and mother, during the Holocaust. Elizabeth eventually divorced her husband, moved in with Felice, and the two of them attempted to establish a haven from the madness that surrounded them. But then Felice was deported--first to Czechoslovakia, then to a concentration camp. At the age of 80, Elizabeth finally tells her story to journalist Erica Fischer, who complements the saga with historical background, interviews with Elizabeth's and Felice's friends, and letters, diaries, and photos. AUTHOR: Erica Fischer
PUBLISHER: Alyson Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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