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The look book

50 iconic beauties and how to achieve their signature styles
2011
A guide to fifty iconic beauties with tips to adopt their personal styles, covering Audrey Hepburn, Veronica Lake, Marilyn Monroe, Naomi Campbell, Bj?rk, and others, and providing illustrated instructions from hair stylists, makeup artists, and more.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

legendary first lady
2004
Examines the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, discussing her privileged childhood, her schooling and early career, her role as political wife and First Lady, her second marriage, and her later years.

David Beckham

2006
Presents a short biography of British soccer star David Beckham, and chronicles his childhood in England, early interest in sports, and successful career in professional soccer.

Reading with the stars

a celebration of why we love books and libraries
2011
A collection of interviews, essays, and speeches by significant individuals, such as Barak Obama, Julie Andres, Oprah Winfrey, and Cokie Roberts, that examines the influence of reading on success.

Elixir

2010
Clea Raymond, a talented young photojournalist who has spent her life in the spotlight, and her best friends, Rayna and Ben, travel the globe trying to unravel a centuries-old mystery that could reveal her soulmate's identity and the secret of her father's disappearance.

David Beckham

2009
Offers a brief overview of the life and career of British soccer star David Beckham, discussing his professional career, high-profile marriage, turbulent relationship with his fans, and other related topics.

Something's rising

Appalachians fighting mountaintop removal
2009
Describes the plight of of the people who oppose mountaintop removal mining in the Appalachian Mountains, and examines the physical destruction of the land, and how it also affects the local cultures and societies.

Beating the odds

a teen guide to 75 superstars who overcame adversity
2008
Discusses the adversity faced by successful people, such as Mitch Albom, Salman Rushdie, and Jodie Foster, as they pursue their dreams, and explores social issues such as religious prejudice, medical conditions, eating disorders, and poverty.

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