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Unholy Babylon

the secret history of Saddam's war
1991

Bill Cosby

entertainer and activist
2010
Provides an overview of the life and career of comedian and actor Bill Cosby, discussing his childhood, television series, comedic talents, stand-up routines, and charity work.

The man who paints nature

1999
An author and illustrator of children's books, who particularly enjoys painting nature, tells how his creative work intertwines with his daily routine.

Everett Alvarez, Jr.

a hero for our times
1990
An autobiography of the Navy pilot, focusing on his ordeal as the first American prisoner-of-war in North Vietnam.

Avi

2005
Examines the life of Avi, author of over fifty books for children and young adults, discussing his childhood in Brooklyn, his education and marriage, and his writing career.

Bill Cosby

1999
Examines the life and show business career of Bill Cosby.

Women explorers of the air

Harriet Quimby, Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Beryl Markham, Jacqueline Cochran
2000
Summarizes the lives and accomplishments of five women who were early pioneers in aviation.

Pizza tiger

1986
An account of how Tom Monaghan has built the most successful pizza delivery business in the world, Domino's Pizza, from a single store in 1960.

Falling leaves

the true story of an unwanted Chinese daughter
1997
Autobiography of physician and writer Adeline Yen Mah, discussing her emotionally abusive childhood, experiences of isolation and loneliness, success as a student, and triumphant struggle to achieve freedom and a new life.

I am what I ate-- and I'm frightened!!!

and other digressions from the doctor of comedy
2003
Bill Cosby presents humorous musings on his love of food, the accumulation of scientific findings on the dangers of various foods, alcohol, and tobacco, the physical challenges of aging, and his struggle to live a healthy lifestyle amidst temptation.

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