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|  | China's Bravest Girl by Charlie Chin, Tomie Arai, Wang Xing Chu
Hua Mu Lan convinces her father that she must go to war to protect the family honor--because there is no eldest son. In this adaptation of the beloved Chinese legend of the maiden warrior, poet Charlie Chin shows us a heroine who is courageous and wise, respectful and loving, and able to meet men on equal terms. Full-color illustrations. AUTHOR: Charlie Chin, Tomie Arai, Wang Xing Chu
PUBLISHER: Children's Book Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | Binge II by Charles Ferry
Description not available.When eighteen-year-old Weldon wakes up in a hospital, he must face the tragic consequences of a drinking spree in this novel with a nonfiction appendix detailing an eight-step alcoholic recovery program. AUTHOR: Charles Ferry
PUBLISHER: Daisy Hill Press International
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Sotheby's: Bidding for Class
The glamorous, glitzy, and often scandalous story of Sotheby's auction house--from it's humble beginnings in 1744 to the Jackie O. bonanza and the recent art smuggling imbroglio.
A profile of the history, scandals, and successes of Sotheby's auction house. Founded in London in the 1740s, Sotheby's became the world's top auction house in 1954, and since then it has been engaged in a constant battle for supremacy with its competitor, Christie's. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998.
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Growing Up Native American by Patricia Riley
Native American writers recall childhood in their native land. Provocative pieces from Louise Erdrich, Michael Dorris, Anna Lee Walters and more bring childhood experiences into sharp focus and speak of pain, love, mischief, anger, betrayal and heali... AUTHOR: Patricia Riley
PUBLISHER: Morrow/Avon
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | How to Buy a Car by James R. Ross
Description not available.An industry insider presents a comprehensive guide to buying a car, offering helpful advice on negotiation, dealer cost, depreciation value, trade-ins, common sales tactics, how to decide on the basics and options, dealer gimmicks, and how to get the most for one's money. Reissue. AUTHOR: James R. Ross
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | The Liberation of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson by Cynthia Griggs Fleming
The story of Ruby Doris Smith Robinson (1952-1967), a civil rights activist, and her work with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. AUTHOR: Cynthia Griggs Fleming
PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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