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Legend of the zodiac

2004
Contains two adventures in which archaeologist Jackie Chan, assisted by his niece, Jade, continues his quest to find the twelve magical talismans of the Chinese zodiac and keep them away from The Dark Hand who wants the power of the artifacts for his own evil purposes.

Caddy for life

the Bruce Edwards story
2005
A biography of Bruce Edwards, a thirty-year caddy, companion, and friend of professional golfer Tom Watson.

Condoleezza Rice

an American life : a biography
2007

Going the distance

an inspirational account of living a full life with multiple sclerosis
1991

Snow falling in spring

coming of age in China during the cultural revolution
2010
The author reveals the events of her life from age twelve to adulthood when the cultural revolution of Mao Zedong destroyed family customs and life as they knew it.

My beloved world

2013
Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor shares details about her life, discussing her childhood, education, health, career, appointment, and more.

Louis Sachar

2004
Discusses life and work of the popular children's author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, biographical timeline, and awards.

Extraordinary, ordinary people

a memoir of family
2010
Condoleezza Rice recounts how her parents, a minister and a teacher, helped her learn the value of faith in times of hardship, instilled a love of sports and politics, and encouraged her to rise above the prejudices and obstacles that stood in front of her, with personal stories of her family life.

Animal, vegetable, miracle

a year of food life
2007
The author tells how she and her family relocated to southern Appalachia from Arizona in order to live a simpler life, grow their own food, and live among a community of local organic growers.

Comet's tale

how the dog I rescued saved my life
2012
Memoir of Steven D. Wolf, a man who founded a company only to be ditched out of it by his partners, who rescued a greyhound named Comet who was ditched by her owner after not winning at a race. With declining health, Wolf relies on Comet to become a service dog, and she does so with ease that astonishes Wolf and even helps save his marriage.

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