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'Tis: A Memoir
by Mccourt, Frank
Synopsis: The story of Frank's American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur.
Copyright Date: 1999
100 Women Who Shaped World History
by Rolka, Gail Meyer
Synopsis: A comprehensive collection of one page synopses of 100 women of major importance in our history. Presents information in chronological order, contains timeline, and a trivia quiz.
Copyright Date: 1994
1999
by Nixon, Richard M.
Synopsis: (back of book) As America's elder statesman of foreign relations, former president Richard Nixon provides a blueprint for world peace in 1999: VICTORY WITHOUT WAR. Drawing on a lifetime of experience, Nixon outlines the key international problems Western leaders must face as this century of "war and wonder" comes to a close-- and explains how the United States can meet these challenges to make the twenty-first a century of real peace.
Copyright Date: 1989
20 Years At Hull House
by Addams, JaneFreely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
Synopsis: None
Copyright Date: N/A
20th Century Journey: A Memoir Of A Life And The Times: The Start: 1904-1930
by Shirer, William L.
Synopsis: The years from 1904 to 1930.
Copyright Date: 1976
20th Century Journey: Vol. II: The Nightmare Years, 1930-1940
by Shirer, William L.
Synopsis: Shirer's life and times from 1930 to 1940
Copyright Date: 1984
23 Days In July: Inside The Tour De France And Lance Armstrong's Record-Breaking Victory
by Wilcockson, John
Synopsis: Taking place over 23 days in July and across more than 2,100 miles of smooth blacktop, rough cobblestones, and punishing mountain terrain, the Tour de France is the most grueling sports event in the world.
Copyright Date: 2004
32 Third Graders And One Class Bunny: Life Lessons From Teaching
by Done, Phillip
Synopsis: A funny and intimate book about what really goes on at school.
Copyright Date: 2005
44, Dublin Made Me: A Memoir
by Sheridan, Peter
Synopsis: With boisterous humor, compassion, and sharp-edged wit, Sheridan captures the lives of his eccentric, talented and very loving Dublin family in the 1960s.
Copyright Date: 1999
47 Roses: A Story Of Family Secrets And Enduring Love
by Sheridan, Peter
Synopsis: A family secret, a sacrifice for love, a dying mother, a search for the truth: the ingredients of 47 Roses suggest a compelling novel.
Copyright Date: 2001
700 Sundays
by Crystal, Billy
Synopsis: Crystal tells of a time in his life when he shared joy, love, music and laughter with his eccentric family and his father who left all too soon
Copyright Date: 2005
747: Creating The World's First Jumbo Jet And Other Adventures From A Life In Aviation
by Spenser, Jay and Sutter, Joe
Synopsis: This is the story behind "the Queen of the Skies"-the Boeing 747-as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design and construction.
Copyright Date: 2006
84 Charing Cross Road
by Hanff, Helene
Synopsis: This is a series of letters from helene Hanff and a London bookshop on 84 Charing Cross Road.
Copyright Date: 1970
900 Miles From Nowhere: Voices From The Homestead Frontier
by Kinsella, Steven R.
Synopsis: It was on the vast American prairie that people from around the world seized the opportunity for personal and economic freedom promised by free land.
Copyright Date: 2006
A. Lincoln: A Biography
by Jr., Ronald C. White
Synopsis: Everyone wants to define the man who signed his name A. Lincoln. In his lifetime and ever since, friend and foe have taken it upon themselves to characterize Lincoln according to their own label or libel.
Copyright Date: 2009
A. N. Krishnarao
by Amur, G. S.
Synopsis: Biography of Krishnarao by one of his admirers.
Copyright Date: 1983
A. Philip Randolph: Union Leader And Civil Rights Crusader
by Reef, Catherine
Synopsis: Biography of the African-American union leader.
Copyright Date: 2001
A-Rod: The Many Lives Of Alex Rodriguez
by Roberts, Selena
Synopsis: This nonfiction book written by a reporter chronicles Alex Rodriguez's life in baseball from when he picked up a stick at three years old to being MVP to the steroid scandal of 2009.
Copyright Date: 2009
A. W. Kinglake - A Biographical And Literary Study
by Tcikwell, Rev W.Freely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
Synopsis: none
Copyright Date: N/A
ADHD And Me: What I Learned From Lighting Fires At The Dinner Table
by Taylor, Blake E.
Synopsis: From being tied down to a kitchen chair by a frustrated babysitter, to foiling bullies, and launching rockets into neighbors' swimming pools, the stories from Blake Taylor's life with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at times hilarious, poignant, and instructive.
Copyright Date: 2007
Aaron Copland: The Life And Work Of An Uncommon Man
by Pollack, Howard
Synopsis: Definitive biography of Aaron Copland. Copious names, places & dates. Must have familiarity with 20th century art and music. A must read for Copland fans.
Copyright Date: 1999
Abburi Ramakrishna Rau
by Rao, E. Nageswara
Synopsis: On the life and works of Abburi Ramakrishna Rau.
Copyright Date: 2002
Abe Lincoln: Log Cabin To White House
by North, Sterling
Synopsis: A biography of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his childhood spent in poverty on the Midwestern frontier and chronicling his rise to the presidency and the highlights of his tenure.
Copyright Date: 1956
Abigail Adams: Girl Of Colonial Days
by Wagoner, Jean Brown
Synopsis: A biography focusing on the early years of the parson's daughter who became the wife of our second president.
Copyright Date: 1962
Abigail Adams: Witness To A Revolution
by Bober, Natalie S.
Synopsis: A biography of Abigail Adams who, despite the odds, was considered an equal to her husband John Adams, second president of the U.S. Intended for teens.
Copyright Date: 1995