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The Rough Guide to the Music of Jamaica

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Bob Marley

Sean Dolan

Traces the life of the Jamaican musician who helped popularize reggae before his untimely death.

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Rule of the Bone

Russell Banks

Novel about a homeless youth on the edge of the society.

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Bob Marley

Malika Lee Whitney

A photographic biography of Bob Marley, featuring interviews with people who were close to the reggae musician, and discussing the meaning and impact of his philosophy and commitment to Rastafari.

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Catch a Fire

Timothy White

Chronicles the historical, cultural, religious and folkloric milieu that shaped reggae musician Bob Marley's life.

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Pirates!

Celia Rees

At the dawn of the eighteenth century, Nancy Kington and Minerva Sharpe, set sail from Jamaica on a pirate vessel, hoping to escape from an arranged marriage and slavery.

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Rule of the Bone

Russell Banks

The story of a troubled fourteen-year-old boy who, upon leaving an abusive homelife, lives on the edge of society, struggling to find himself.

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Jamaica

Sean Sheehan

Explores the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Jamaica.

972.92
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Bob Marley

Sean Dolan

Traces the life of the Jamaican musician who helped popularize reggae before his untimely death.

B
MARLEY

Jamaica

Sean Sheehan

Explores the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Jamaica.

972.92
SHE
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