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The Babys Cross is a memoir about a tuberculosis survivor named Gale, a young girl who fought many obstacles in her life. She was born prematurely and with the help of a neighbor, she survived. At……続きを見る

This is a book about what it is like to grow up on the autism spectrum and not knowing it till your 17. I talk about all the up's and Down's that have happened in my life. All the problems in schoo……続きを見る

The inspiring story of how a leading innovator in patient safety found a simple way to save countless lives. First, do no harm-doctors, nurses and clinicians swear by this code of conduct. Yet in ho……続きを見る

I am grateful beyond words for the example of the lanterns shared in this memoir whose lives I hope will illuminate my children's, your children's, and the paths of countless others coming behind.--……続きを見る

This engaging, irreverent, and most unusual memoir by Trenton attorney John Hartmann puts a human face on dysfunctional Jersey justice. Hartmann's self-deprecating wit and keen eye for all things ab……続きを見る

Peter Byrne tells the story of Hugh Everett III (1930-1982), whose "many worlds" theory of multiple universes has had a profound impact on physics and philosophy. Using Everett's unpublished papers ……続きを見る

"Sparkling…an extraordinary true-adventure story, complete with trials, tribulations and moments of exultation." ーKirkus Reviews, starred review Award-winning cultural historian Iain McCalman tells……続きを見る

Who's Who is Russia and the Soviet Union is a unique reference guide which examines the leading political, economic, cultural, military, scientific and sporting personalities from 1900-1991. Through……続きを見る

The remarkable story of a teacher who ran a grassroots campaign for Congress . . . from her sixth-grade classroom “You can’t run for office in this country unless you’re a millionaire or you know a ……続きを見る

Just over four hundred years ago, in 1610, Galileo published the Siderius nuncius, or Starry Messenger, a 'hurried little masterpiece' in John Heilbron's words. Presenting to the world his remarkabl……続きを見る

A Harvard-educated neurosurgeon reveals his experiencesーin and out of the operating roomーwith apparitions, angels, exorcism, after-death survival, and the miracle of hope. For the millions who hav……続きを見る

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This book was written out of Gretel Ehrlich’s love for winter–for remote and cold places, for the ways winter frees our imagination and invigorates our feet, mind, and soul–and also out of the fear ……続きを見る

Starting in 1902 at a country school that had an enrollment of fourteen, Frank Boyden built an academy that has long since taken its place on a level with Andover and Exeter. Boyden, who died in 197……続きを見る

Samuel Pepys FRS, MP, JP, (23 February 1633 – 26 May 1703) was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is now most famous for the diary he kept for a decade while still a relativ……続きを見る

Snooki wasn't always a star legend as she is now on MTV's hit show The Jersey Shore. Born in Santiago, Chile Snooki whose real name is Nicole Polizzi was adopted by Italian American parents. Snooker……続きを見る

The inspiring true story of "one of the country's finest educators" (National Review) and the school he changed forever. Under the leadership of highly unorthodox principal Dr. Ben Chavis, Oakland's……続きを見る

Twelve British Statisticians provides a description of the lives and scientific contributions of a dozen scientific luminaries. Each statistician is a famous figure, but is especially renowned in Gr……続きを見る

This book offers glimpses into the personal and scholarly lives of 20 giants in the history of psychology. As in the earlier volumes, prominent scholars were invited to prepare chapters on a pioneer……続きを見る

Biography of Darwin, first published in 1885. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 October 25, 1899) was a science writer, author and novelist, and a successfu……続きを見る

Sally Ride Shooting for the Stars Astronaut Dr. Sally Ride took a deep breath and nervously waited as the powerful engines of the Space Shuttle Challenger roared to life. This was the most frighteni……続きを見る

UPDATED FOR 2024!! A Source book for Travelers, Photographers, Explorers Massachusetts Covered Bridges Descriptions to all of Massachusetts' 10 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as photos ……続きを見る

This story of the life of an environmental physiologist is filled with exploration, history and inspiration. Written in clear, accessible style. Folks landmark studies of bears, wolves and other mam……続きを見る

He was a little boy of five years when he was insulted by his step-mother and ignored by his father. He went to a forest in search of God. With determination and devotion, he succeeded. He ruled the……続きを見る

In the bestselling tradition of Call the Midwife, an honest and moving account of working as a district nurse in 1950s England. Born in Belfast, Patricia Jordan left for England to train as a nurse ……続きを見る

Driving a cab for more than 30 years Gene Salomon has collected a remarkable selection of stories. He shares the very best in this unforgettable memoir. Eugene has had everyone in the back of his ca……続きを見る

It is difficult today to imagine life before standard time was established in 1884. In the middle of the nineteenth century, for example, there were 144 official time zones in North America alone. T……続きを見る

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted. He spent six day……続きを見る

Each volume of the Dictionary of World Biography contains 250 entries on the lives of the individuals who shaped their times and left their mark on world history. This is not a who's who. Instead, e……続きを見る

This chronology structures, the detailed timeline of characters and events before, during, and after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. 1963 was to become……続きを見る