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This biography offers students and general readers an insightful look into Jerry Garcia’s creative genius and the various influences on his work as he contributed to the counter-cultural movement in…
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Shares the life story of Condoleezza Rice, a descendant of slaves who rose to become one of the most influential women in the world.
A fascinating exploration of the relationship between American culture and music as defined by musicians, scholars, and critics from around the world. Music has been the cornerstone of popular culture…
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Condoleezza Rice’s story encapsulates some of the great changes that have occurred in US society. This work covers the time period (1954-2005), which was a time of struggle for many…
A description of the contemporary rural condition and efforts to sustain rural life in one small Minnesota community at the turn of the 21st century.
This biography tells the complete story of John Lennon’s life, including the controversial influence of his music, art, and philosophy upon the world. John Lennon was a singer, songwriter, activist…
In an era far removed from the African American celebrity athletes of today, Olympic great Jesse Owens achieved fame by running faster and jumping farther than anyone in the world.
Tells the life stories of the sisters who came into professional tennis at the end of the 20th century with a force never seen before in the sport. Shares their…
As we mark the fiftieth anniversary of the most momentous year in the life of the Beatles, the contributors to The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper, and the Summer of Love perform…
Statistics show that women outnumber men at most universities and that women’s pay still lags behind men’s, but numbers can only hint at the broader story. This edited collection fills…
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