Connie Ann Kirk
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Publisher
Greenwood Press
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life of "Harry Potter" author J. K. Rowling, describing her childhood in England's West Country, her difficult days as a single mother on welfare, her rise to stardom as a writer, and the controversies that surround her works.
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English
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The number of athletes who have died competing in the sport of motor racing, including amateurs and professionals around the world, stretches into the thousands. Despite the danger, drivers continue to compete day in and day out for the thrill and joy of the race.
In “Taken by Speed: Fallen Heroes of Motor Sport and Their Legacies”, Connie Ann Kirk pays tribute to professional racing drivers who died while competing in the sport they loved. Covering...
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English
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Although Frost's words may be well-known to most students, the life that inspired his work may not be. By discussing the time in which Frost lived; the events of his life; and an analysis of his themes, style, and language, this text introduces readers to the world of Robert Frost and shows them what made him an American poetry legend.