The Fifty Finest Athletes of the 20th Century

The Fifty Finest Athletes of the 20th Century
Author: Robert J. Condon
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1990
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Profiles superachievers in thirteen different sports, grouped in the categories "The Top Twenty, " "The Runners-up, " and "The Greatest Athlete of the Twentieth Century."

50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century

50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century
Author: S. Lal
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 8179926982

The book is an inspiring tale of 50 prominent Indians who made outstanding contribution in various fields. Their drive, determination and resourcefulness act like beacons of light directing young people all over the world to achieve the uncommon. Famous persons like Surendranath Bannerjee, Mahatma Gandhi, Homi J. Bhabha, J.N. Tata, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Indira Gandhi, Amartya Sen and P.T. Usha are but a few names among the long list that the book talks about. If you believe that example is more effective than mere words this book is sure to excite you.

ARBA Guide to Biographical Resources, 1986-1997

ARBA Guide to Biographical Resources, 1986-1997
Author: Robert L. Wick
Publisher: Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1998
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

This single-source guide to selected biographical dictionaries and directories covers the entire spectrum of biographical sources (serial and nonserial) that have been published in the last ten years. In each entry the book gives complete bibliographic information along with price and a critical evaluation. Most entries have been selected from American Reference Books Annual (ARBA), between 1986 and 1997. Organized in two broad categories-International and National Biographies and Biographies in Professional Fields-listings are also easily accessed through detailed author/title and subject indexes. This work will be valuable to reference librarians, researchers, and others who require information on the lives of individuals from all fields of study and all time periods, and of particular use to those involved in the library acquisition process.

150 Finest Films of the Fifties

150 Finest Films of the Fifties
Author: John Howard Reid
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015-10-11
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1329613112

The 1950's saw a major revolution on the movie front. In order to combat TV, the size of movies screens was changed forever. Unfortunately, there was no standard agreement as to what dimensions, the preferred new sized screen should be.

Sports Fan's Connection

Sports Fan's Connection
Author:
Publisher: Gale Cengage
Total Pages: 610
Release: 1992
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780810379541

Get in touch with leading sources of sports information in the United States with the help of this Gale resource. Included is information about US leagues, teams, organizations, associations, colleges, halls of fame, events, media, books, videos and publications.

50 of the Finest Films Hollywood Ever Made

50 of the Finest Films Hollywood Ever Made
Author: John Howard Reid
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2012-05-14
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1105758966

More than 50 of Hollywood's most famous movies are examined in detail in this book, which provides full cast and production credits, release dates, background information, DVD suppliers, plus up-to-date assessments and reviews. This information not only covers almost everything you would want to know about some of your favorite movies, but guides you towards further classic films you might enjoy! To name just twenty of the more than fifty titles, they include An American in Paris, The Apartment, The Caine Mutiny, Casablanca, China Seas, Duck Soup, From Here To Eternity, Gone With The Wind, The Greatest Show On Earth, If I Had a Million, In Old Chicago, It Happened One Night, Laura, Out of the Past, The Palm Beach Story, the Picture of Dorian Gray, A Place in the Sun, two versions of State Fair, The Wizard of Oz, Wonder Bar, and Yankee Doodle Dandy.

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Total Pages: 650
Release: 1990
Genre: Information science
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Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century

Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century
Author: Robert J. Condon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1991
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Provides biographical information on such women athletes as Oakley, Didrikson, Gibson, and Comaneci.