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History of jazz that examines its background and development from African drum beats and work songs to the blues, swing, and bebop. Grades 4-7. 1976.
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Biography, Actors biography
Life of the celebrated magician and escape artist. Born in Budapest in 1874, Houdini came to America in 1878. After… his debut in a backyard circus, age nine, he developed ever more complicated tricks, entertaining the world with escapes from handcuffs, packing cases, and straitjackets. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.
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Asian history, Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
Reviews recent Chinese history and discusses social, economic, and political factors which influence life in modern China. Grades 5-8. 1983.
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Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
Si vous avez récemment obtenu votre diplôme ou si vous êtes sur le point d'en recevoir un, je suis convaincu… qu'il y a un bon nombre de personnes qui ont joué un rôle dans ce qui vous arrive actuellement et qui s'intéressent à ce que vous désirez faire à partir de maintenant. Cela est compréhensible. Les parents, les mentors et les amis font partie de votre histoire, tout comme vous faites partie de la leur. Ils ont des espoirs et des rêves qui peuvent croiser ou chevaucher les vôtres. Et il n'y a aucune raison pour que vous ne leur fassiez pas de place. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011. Titre uniforme: A funny thing happened on the way to the future--
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Biography, Actors biography
A moving portrait of the courageous, lonely man who experienced enormous fame as an actor and singer, then rejection by… his country because of his political views. For junior and senior high readers. 1974.
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Music
Traces the development of opera, presents the plots of 50 popular operas, and provides an in-depth study of "Carmen." For junior and senior high and adult readers. 1983.
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Music
The story of soul music through anecdotes and interviews with James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Mary… Wilson, among others. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1984,
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Biography, Actors biography, Women biography
Describes the personal life and career of the actress best known for her sitcom roles in The Dick Van Dyke… Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Discusses Moore's 1964 diabetes diagnosis, her battle with alcoholism, and her endurance of tragic family deaths. Junior and Senior High. c1997.
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Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
With wit and candour, this popular Canadian actor tells of his life both before and after being diagnosed with Parkinson's… disease. Refusing to feel sorry for himself, Fox discusses his acting career, the support from his family and raising awareness and money for Parkinson's research. 2002.
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History, Asian history
Explores the people, history, culture, land, and economy of this Middle Eastern country, once called Mesopotamia, which is considered the… "cradle of civilization." Also briefly discusses its modern wars with neighbours Iran and Kuwait. Grades 5-8. c1999.
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History, Asian history
Traces the history of the three-hundred-year Mughal dynasty in northern India. Describes the Mughals' arrival in the fifteenth century led… by Babur, who conquered and remained to rule. Examines the development of Islam during the interchange of cultures, as the Mughals interacted with the local Hindu traditions. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
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Biography, Actors biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Harry Houdini is still the world's most famous magician, thanks to his inventive tricks, death-defying stunts and incredible talent for… publicity. He claimed he could escape from anything! The immigrant son of a rabbi, Harry overcame gruelling poverty to become a one-man phenomenon. Grades 4-7. 2005.
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Music
A retelling of 20 tales taken from American folksongs, including "Yankee Doodle", "John Henry", and "Casey Jones". Includes the original song lyrics. Grades 5-8. 1985.
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Biography, Actors biography
In the first, biographical, part of this book, movie star Elizabeth Taylor describes how she gained weight. The second part… is advice on dieting, including her own diet plan, recipes and exercise advice. c1987.
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Biography, Actors biography
From his youth, Reeve participated in several artistic endeavours, but soon decided on an acting career. Finn describes Reeve's childhood,… early years as an actor, and the equestrian event that changed his life dramatically. The author also covers Reeve's role as an activist for persons with spinal cord injuries. Senior High. c1997.
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History, Asian history
This carries readers from the earliest hominid inhabitants to the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Grades 5-8. c1983.
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Biography, Actors biography
Cosby grew up in the 1940s in North Philadelphia. But unlike many of today's kids, Cosby says, he didn't find… the word "bored" in his vocabulary. Interlaced with memories of his own childhood, which include tales of Weird Harold, Fat Albert, and his brother Russell, are stories of his five children's growing up. He reminisces about a frog in his father's milk, bedtime fights with Russell, and playing stickball in the streets. Bestseller. 1991.
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Canadian fictionBestsellers (Non-fiction), Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
In this follow-up to "Lucky Man" (DC24587), movie and television star Fox discusses his work, politics, faith, and family. An… advocate for stem-cell research, Fox describes the impact his Parkinson's disease has had on his life. Strong language. Bestseller. 2009.
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Music
This is the story behind Boyzone's greatest hits, revealing their thoughts on songwriting and the inspiration for each song -… songs which have catapulted them into the charts many times. The book is the official tie-in to the "Boyzone's Greatest Hits" album. For junior and senior high students.
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Biography, Actors biography, Women biography
Actress Lily Colins shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain… and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they're not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily's honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It's time to claim your voice! It's time to live your life unfiltered. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.