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The Life and Selected Writings of Thomas Jefferson (Modern Library Classics)The Life and Selected Writings of Thomas Jefferson (Modern Library Classics)
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Because the letters and other writings have been written in the English of Jefferson's time, the...
George Washington: Young Leader (Childhood of Famous Americans)George Washington: Young Leader (Childhood of Famous Americans)
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Note that this book is a fictionalized-biography about the childhood of George Washington. Only...
Stealing Lincoln's BodyStealing Lincoln's Body
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If history is a mighty river, this book is about one of the smaller eddies. Books of this type...
Ronald Reagan and the Triumph of American Conservatism (Library of American Biography Series) (2nd Edition)Ronald Reagan and the Triumph of American Conservatism (Library of American Biography Series) (2nd Edition)
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Dr. Jules Tygiel uses simple, forthright prose to assess the accomplishments and evaluate the...
At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68 (America in the King Years)At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68 (America in the King Years)
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All I can figure is that this book was researched by Taylor Branch and written by someone else -...


Anchored In Love: An Intimate Portrait of June Carter CashAnchored In Love: An Intimate Portrait of June Carter Cash
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In 1995, I had the wonderful opportunity to see Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in concert....
King of the World: Muhammed Ali and the Rise of an American HeroKing of the World: Muhammed Ali and the Rise of an American Hero
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When boxing mattered, boxers were more than pugilists trying to break each other's wills; they...
The Greatest: Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)The Greatest: Muhammad Ali (The Greatest)
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Ali was waiting for a hard fight his opponent Archie Moore was born in Benoit Mississippi on...
Lion in the White House: A Life of Theodore RooseveltLion in the White House: A Life of Theodore Roosevelt
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I recently finished "Lion in the White House", referring to President Theodore...
Home Run: The Story of Babe RuthHome Run: The Story of Babe Ruth
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This is a beautiful picture book but it is for much younger children than whom i purchased it...


A Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of TecumsehA Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of Tecumseh
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Straight up front I'll admit I'm a quitter. With grim determination I made it to page 55 and...
Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol. 1: 1884-1933Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol. 1: 1884-1933
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For many Americans, Eleanor Roosevelt is more a myth than an actual person. In the Museum of...
Cobb: A BiographyCobb: A Biography
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Tyrus Raymond Cobb, over a twenty three year career compiled a major league record that will...
Prince Siddhartha: The Story of BuddhaPrince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha
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The little guy i bought this for loves it. It is simple, beautifully illustrated, and content...
Nelson Mandela: No Easy Walk To FreedomNelson Mandela: No Easy Walk To Freedom
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Nelson Mandela hardly needs an introduction. However, this powerful biography provides an...

Think and Grow RichThink and Grow Rich
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A little dated but his kind of information is timeless. Positive thinking to the max. Wonderful,...
LindberghLindbergh
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I've read parts of this book, and from what I can tell, it is similar to other biographies of...
The America We DeserveThe America We Deserve
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One the regular of trump. No doubt an excellent reading. His reviews on the present american...
Dino: Living High in the Dirty Business of DreamsDino: Living High in the Dirty Business of Dreams
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Growing up with his music I could not believe the life this man led. He saw it all and nothing...
W.A. MozartW.A. Mozart
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I am someone who considers Mozart to be our "greatest" composer, in fact probably a...

The Big Three in Economics: Adam Smith, Karl Marx, And John Maynard KeynesThe Big Three in Economics: Adam Smith, Karl Marx, And John Maynard Keynes
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This book is an easy-to-read and informative introduction to the history of economic thought....
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American ControversyThomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy
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I bought and read this book before the DNA results. This is the most unbiased look at the...
The First ElizabethThe First Elizabeth
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Erickson gets one star for a lively and readable writing style. She's great at engaging the...
American Dynasty : Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of BushAmerican Dynasty : Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush
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I wish this book had been read widely before the 2004 election. And even more, that it had been...
Meet Christopher Columbus (Landmark Books)Meet Christopher Columbus (Landmark Books)
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My 7 year old really liked this, and more generally this whole Landmark series is very good for...

Fortunate Son: George W. Bush and the Making of an American PresidentFortunate Son: George W. Bush and the Making of an American President
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This book is honest. A sincere account of Bush Jr.'s life. I have to say, it's hard for me to...
LeeLee
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Not much is written about Lee, the man, and this book solves that problem. Excellent.
Winston Churchill: A Life (Penguin Lives)Winston Churchill: A Life (Penguin Lives)
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I've never been a big fan of Winston Churchill, but after reading esteemed historian John...
The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla : Haarp - Chemtrails and Secret of Alternative 4The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla : Haarp - Chemtrails and Secret of Alternative 4
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If you are fascinated by Tesla you can get over the quirks, and once you do, there is a lot of...
The Radical and the Republican: Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and the Triumph of Antislavery PoliticsThe Radical and the Republican: Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and the Triumph of Antislavery Politics
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I am reading this book now and am struck by the evolution of Douglass' ideas about politics. ...

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography (Norton Critical Editions)Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography (Norton Critical Editions)
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If you are looking for "the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin," this is the volume to...
Luther: Man Between God and the DevilLuther: Man Between God and the Devil
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No man is an Island. Man is effected by the circumstance he is born into. Some men rise above...
The Final DaysThe Final Days
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The American body politic cuts the president a great deal of error slack. We witnessed that...
Anne Frank RememberedAnne Frank Remembered
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There is no question that the reader can remain spellbound by the risk and sacrifice which Miep...
George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary WarGeorge Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary War
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George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary...

Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles LindberghUncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh
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I met Mr. James Newton and his wife Ellie, almost twenty five years ago in his Fort Myers real...
Season on the BrinkSeason on the Brink
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As best I can tell, this is the finest book yet written about Indiana University basketball and...
Mohandas Gandhi: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series)Mohandas Gandhi: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series)
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We are very fortunate to have available this compilation of Gandhi's word collected by the Jsuit...
The Portable Karl Marx (Viking Portable Library)The Portable Karl Marx (Viking Portable Library)
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There is little question that Marx was the most important economic/political theorist of the...
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
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In Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?, biographer Gare Thompson reveals to young readers the impressive...

The ConfessionsThe Confessions
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This is a fresh and wonderful translation of this Christian classic. Sr Boulding is herself a...
What Jackie Taught Us: Lessons from the Remarkable Life of Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisWhat Jackie Taught Us: Lessons from the Remarkable Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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This book is not for serious readers, people who would hope to find an insighful and serious...
Richard M. Nixon: A Life in FullRichard M. Nixon: A Life in Full
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This was a great read. I was thrilled to discover that Conrad wrote a fair and even-handed...
Ronald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary LeaderRonald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary Leader
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3KMX3LR39IF00 This is an oldie but a goody...
Ben Franklin: America's Original EntrepreneurBen Franklin: America's Original Entrepreneur
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I was expecting a book that was translated into modern readability, and that is exactly what I...

Million Dollar Bash: Bob Dylan, The Band, and the Basement TapesMillion Dollar Bash: Bob Dylan, The Band, and the Basement Tapes
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Plus it's expensively packaged, running counter to the elegant simplicity of the subject. the...
Martin Luther King, Jr., on Leadership: Inspiration and Wisdom for Challenging TimesMartin Luther King, Jr., on Leadership: Inspiration and Wisdom for Challenging Times
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I was very satisfied with the ease at which I was able to order, track and keep up with the...
Memories Are Made of This: Dean Martin Through His Daughter's EyesMemories Are Made of This: Dean Martin Through His Daughter's Eyes
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This is an excellent book revealing to the people who love Dean Martin the husband and father...
What To Do About Alice?: How Alice Roosevelt Broke the Rules, Charmed the World, and Drove Her Father Teddy Crazy!What To Do About Alice?: How Alice Roosevelt Broke the Rules, Charmed the World, and Drove Her Father Teddy Crazy!
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My granddaughters are 5 and 6 years old and they wanted it read several times. It was and is a...
The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White HouseThe Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House
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Although I've always known that Billy Graham was a charismatic evangelist, I didn't realize just...

In Exile from the Land of Snows: The Definitive Account of the Dalai Lama and Tibet Since the Chinese ConquestIn Exile from the Land of Snows: The Definitive Account of the Dalai Lama and Tibet Since the Chinese Conquest
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Probably this book has not been read in recent times as much as it was before. The reason is...
George Washington: The Founding Father (Eminent Lives)George Washington: The Founding Father (Eminent Lives)
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This is a small book, both in dimensions (5 1/4" x 7 3/8") and length (126pp), so it...
The Nature of AlexanderThe Nature of Alexander
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Mary Renault is an Alexander apologist. She didn't try to mitigate her fan mentality in this...
His Way: An Unauthorized Biography Of Frank SinatraHis Way: An Unauthorized Biography Of Frank Sinatra
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Admittedly Frank Sinatra had an extraordinarily rich and interesting life, but one much too full...
Nietzsche: The Man and his Philosophy (Biography)Nietzsche: The Man and his Philosophy (Biography)
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Hollingdale's biography/analysis of Nietzsche and his philosophy was an unexpected delight. I...
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