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Xiaolu Guo is one of the most acclaimed Chinese-born writers of her generation, an iconoclastic and completely contemporary voice.

A revealing and intimate biography about Janis Joplin, the Queen of Classic Rock, written by her younger sister.

Titone's first book is an eyeopening new look at the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln.

Conant delivers a stunning account of Julia Child's early life as an Office of Special Services agent in the Far East.

Born into slavery, Callie House helped create the Ex-Slave Mutual Relief, Bounty, and Pension Association in 1899 as a freedwoman.

Two generations of Civil Rights activists tell their stories in alternating chapters, spanning the 60s and 70s.

Mark Salzman was graduated summa cum laude from Yale in 1982. With his degree in his pocket, he and his cello took to China for a two-year stint teaching English.

Bob Dylan's Chronicles: Volume One explores the critical junctions in his life and career.

In time for the Grateful Dead's fortieth anniversary, Phil Lesh offers the first behind-the-scenes history of the Dead.

On New Year's Eve 1972, following eighteen magnificent seasons in the major leagues, Roberto Clemente died a hero's death, killed in a plane crash as he attempted to deliver food and medical suppli

He was known simply as the "Blind Traveller"--a solitary, sightless adventurer who, astonishingly, fought the slave trade in Africa, survived a frozen captivity in Siberia, hunted rogue elephants i

Smith profiles one of the 20th century's most innovative musical icons, the Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown.

Based on interviews with the President himself and a wealth of letters, journals, and other documents, Maraniss' account spans Obama's childhood and political beginnings.

Carlin has produced the definitive biography of the Boss himself--rock legend Bruce Springsteen.

As Falkner traces the development of Jackie Robinson's natural skill and tireless dedication, he focuses on the strengths that earned Robinson a unique place on the diamond and in the struggle for