Biographies and autobiographies

  • The defense lawyer : the Barry Slotnick story

    Creator

    Wallace, Benjamin

    Patterson, James

    Abstract

    The astonishing true story of the most successful defense attorney ever-told with suspense that tops James Patterson's #1 nonfiction bestseller Filthy Rich . Everyone deserves the best defense. Known for his sharp mind, sharp suits, and bold courtroom strategies, Bronx-native Bernard Slotnick is known as the best criminal lawyer in the US. He calls himself "Liberty's Last Champion." Slotnick mediates Bette Midler's bathhouse contract and represents John Gotti, "The Dapper Don." He defends "Subway Shooter" Bernie Goetz and negotiates future First Lady Melania Trump's pre-nup.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    Hachette Book Group

    Non spécifié
  • Putting the rabbit in the hat : a memoir

    Creator

    Cox, Brian

    Abstract

    Many know Brian Cox as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. His life story, told here, from his complicated childhood in Scotland to his rise through the film industry, is as extraordinary as his work.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    Hachette Book Group

    Non spécifié
  • Lightning striking : ten transformative moments in rock and roll

    Creator

    Kaye, Lenny

    Abstract

    Different scenes of rock and roll have been birthed in different times and places since 1954. Kaye takes us on a historical carpet ride of rock and roll's most influential movements and moments.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    HarperCollins

    Non spécifié
  • Rise : my story

    Creator

    Vonn, Lindsey

    Abstract

    The first ever memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time, revealing never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane, her struggle with depression, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers on and off the slopes. 82 World Cup wins. 20 World Cup titles. 3 Olympic medals. 7 World Championship Medals. A fixture in the American sports landscape for almost twenty years, Lindsey Vonn is a legend.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    HarperCollins

    Non spécifié
  • Paul Robeson : no one can silence me

    Creator

    Duberman, Martin B.

    Abstract

    The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson--one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century. Adapted for young adults.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [Ashland, Oregon]

    Blackstone Publishing

    Non spécifié
  • They better call me Sugar : my journey from the hood to the hardwood

    Creator

    Rodgers, Sugar

    Abstract

    Sugar Rodgers describes growing up in dire poverty, being homeless, struggling with academics, and clinging to basketball to keep focused and sane and then becoming an all-star in the Women's National Basketball Association.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [Ashland, Oregon]

    Blackstone Publishing

    Non spécifié
  • Wild rescues : a paramedic's extreme adventures in Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton

    Creator

    Grange, Kevin

    Abstract

    A fast-paced, firsthand glimpse into the lives of paramedics who work with the National Park Service: a unique brand of park rangers who respond to emergencies in some of the most isolated and rugged parts of America. Between calls, Grange reflects upon the democratic ideal of the National Park mission, the beauty of the land, and the many threats facing it.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [Ashland, Oregon]

    Blackstone Publishing

    Non spécifié
  • In the shadow of the moon : America, Russia, and the hidden history of the space race

    Creator

    Cherrix, Amy E.

    Abstract

    The most ambitious race humankind has ever undertaken was masterminded in the shadows by two engineers on opposite sides of the Cold War: Wernher von Braun, a former Nazi officer living in the US, and Sergei Korolev, a Russian rocket designer once jailed for crimes against his country.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    HarperCollins

    Non spécifié
  • Behind rebel lines : the incredible story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War spy

    Creator

    Reit, Seymour

    Abstract

    In 1861, President Lincoln made an impassioned plea for volunteers. Determined not to remain on the sidelines, Emma Edmonds cropped her hair, donned men's clothing, and enlisted in the Union Army. Emma had fooled her own army, but could she keep her secret behind rebel lines?

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [Ashland, Oregon]

    Blackstone Publishing

    Non spécifié