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During the dismal era of the Great Depression, she became America's princess, an adorable little girl who, in film after film, captured the hearts of millions with her charm, talent, and optimism. This in-depth profile tracks the fascinating life of Shirley Temple. During the height of her film career, kings and presidents sought to meet the young actress, who single-handedly saved a film studio from bankruptcy with her wildly popular films, including...
710) Spirala
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"KTO STRACIŁ JUŻ WSZYSTKO, ZAPOMINA, CZYM JEST STRACH Wywołana przez zakazany związek iskra radości, za którą tęskniła latami. Tyle wystarczyło, żeby Dominika Stawecka, idealna żona szanowanego ministra, zawsze racjonalna i poukładana, złamała wszystkie zasady, którym do tej pory hołdowała. Jej romans z Aleksandrą - choć skazany na tragiczny finał - sprawia, że przez jakiś czas ze szczęścia unosi się nad ziemią. Nie ma nawet...
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"African Americans in politics demonstrate that change can be brought about through government and law as well as through marches and demonstrations. Neither approach has a monopoly on effectiveness. Indeed, many of the improvements to African American lives over the years have been the result of a combination of the two"--
714) Still burning: half a century of Chicago, from the streets to the corridors of power : a memoir
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"In this lively and insightful memoir, Jeremiah Joyce recounts a wide-ranging career that in many way tracks the history of Chicago over the last half century. During the late sixties and early seventies, his jobs took him from tense urban classrooms to street encounters as a member of the Chicago Police Department's Gang Intelligence Unit. While many neighborhoods in American cities turned from white to Black almost overnight, Joyce, as alderman...
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Harvey Milk dreamed of a better tomorrow filled with love and equal rights for all. In 1977, Milk was elected to San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, only to be assassinated less than a year after he took office. Through his personal and professional life, Harvey Milk became a role model and beacon of hope for many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. Readers will examine the life of this civic hero, including his...
718) The undefeated
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Chronicles the rise of Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska.
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Nic Costa mysteries volume 8
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When a terrorist group stationed in Rome adopts a symbol from an ancient civilization to justify a violent agenda targeting a G8 conference, Nic Costa of the Questura is called upon to discern the plot and uncovers disturbing links to top government levels.
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