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Kalpana chawla (She Persisted)
By Raakhee Mirchandani. 2023
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book…
series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Kalpana Chawla! Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to go to space. Though she was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she continues to inspire girls in India and around the world to pursue their dreams of spaceflight. In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Raakhee Mirchandani, listeners learn about the amazing life of Kalpana Chawla—and how she persisted . Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that readers can follow in Kalpana Chawla's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the audiobooks in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Temple Grandin, Malala Yousafzai, and more!Who's who in the Doctrine and Covenants
By Susan Easton Black. 1997
This 1997 book by a professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU provides brief biographical essays on the 136…
individuals mentioned by name in the Doctrine and Covenants. LDS Nonfiction. AdultThe story of six brothers growing up in the '50s and '60s as their father a highly respected Mayo Clinic…
surgeon slowly goes insane. Adult. Some descriptions of sex. Strong language. ViolenceFew American presidents have exercised their constitutional authority as commander-in-chief with more determination than Franklin D. Roosevelt. He intervened in…
military operations and maneuvered events so that the Grand Alliance was directed from Washington. This expansive history examines the extend and importance of FDR's key military leaders with a chapter devoted to each man and the consequences of their decisionsThe Nixon effect: how his presidency has changed American politics
By Douglas E Schoen. 2016
Nixon is the key political figure in postwar American politics. His legacy includes a generational shift in ideological orientations of…
both Republican and Democratic parties, pushing them both further out to their ideological poles. Adult. UnratedA revealing chronicle of how a West Virginia youth managed to navigate his way through obstacles posed by life with…
limited vision and eventual total blindness to become successful, both personally and professionally. Describes the importance of a supportive family and special services in his journey, and relates how he transformed from an introvert to an extrovert, thanks to success in higher education and athletics. AdultRadiant: the dancer, the scientist, and a friendship forged in light
By Liz Lee Heinecke. 2021
"Since the day they said, "I do," Peggy's previous "doting" lifestyle met with her husband John's minimalist ways and became…
the backdrop for years of adventure and a quirky sense of humor because of their differences. From thoughts of wearing headlamps in the house to save energy, to squeezing out the last drop of toothpaste with a workbench vise, Peggy learned to pick her battles and celebrate the hilarity in each situation. Once their boys were born, woodstove mishaps and garbage dumping tales were the seed for Mike's obsession with doing dirty jobs and the comical presence he is known for today. As Mike rose to fame, Peggy was his biggest fan-who gave motherly advice and constructive criticism, of course. She baked cookies for Mike to take to Joan Rivers for a Christmas party hostess gift, and even wrote fan letters under faux names and mailed them from different cities to Mike's producer. By the time Mike hits it big, Peggy and John retire to face more adventures, with a lightning strike in their condo, an elderly friend who ate marijuana leaves, and entering into celebrity status by making Viva paper towel and Lee jeans commercials, plus so much more. Peggy's stories relive the details that intrigue and entertain old and new fans alike. So if you want a bigger, even funnier take on the Rowe family, |About Your Father and Other Celebrities I Have Known| delivers." -- Provided by publisherMiss Ima and the Hogg family
By Gwendolyn Cone Neeley. 1992
When she died in 1975 at the age of 93, Ima Hogg was known and loved by Texans of all…
ages. This is the story of her life, from her birth as the daughter of Governor James Hogg and his wife Sallie through her many achievements and contributions to Texas' cultural lifeIsland home: a landscape memoir
By Tim Winton. 2017
A beautiful, evocative, and sometimes provocative memoir of Australia's unique landscape, and how that singular place has shaped Tim Winton…
and his writing. From boyhood, Winton's relationship with the world around him--rock pools, sea caves, scrub, and swamp--has been as vital as any other connection. Camping in hidden inlets, walking in high rocky desert, diving in reefs, bobbing in the sea between surfing sets, Winton has felt the place seep into him, and learned to see landscape as a living process. In Island Home, Winton brings this landscape--and its influence on the island nation's identity and art--vividly to life through personal accounts and environmental history. Wise, rhapsodic, exalted--in language as unexpected and wild as the landscape it describes--Island Home is a brilliant, moving portrait of Australia from one of its finest writers. Provided by publisher Adult. UnratedThink smart be fearless: a biography of Bill Gates (Growing to greatness)
By Sharon Mentyka. 2019
Jesse James and the Civil War in Missouri (Missouri heritage readers)
By Bob Dyer. 1994
Suncoast empire: Bertha Honoré Palmer, her family, and the rise of Sarasota, 1910-1982
By Frank A Cassell. 2017
In 1910, Bertha Honore? Parker ventured to the gulf coast of Florida to investigate real estate opportunities, launching her family's…
decades-long development of the Sarasota area. Parker, a businesswoman, women's rights activist, and Queen of Chicago Society, initiated infrastructure, expanded agriculture, and navigated political hiccups to lay the foundation for Sarasota's growth and legacy. Adult. Some strong languageBorn to build: the story of the Gene B. Glick Company
By Gene Glick. 1997
Tibu: memorias de un mánager
By Carlos Vázquez Moreno. 2020
"A journey through the professional life of Carlos Vázquez Moreno, a/k/a 'Tibu.' A faithful testimony, unsweetened, often stark and emotional,…
of his career as a musician, record producer, and manager of stars such as Hombres G, Aute, El Canto del Loco, and Miguel Ríos; a book that does not seek to be a mere settling of scores or a collection of anecdotes. From the death of Franco to the present day, Tibu puts a name and a face to the music business in Spain, offering the reader an insider's view of how this business really works. He shows us a whole life, his own, that has revolved around artists, musicians, and all that showbiz that surrounds them, that until very recently was dedicated to the pursuit of money, and that led him to know firsthand the darkness that hides in a cell." -- Translation provided by NLSTrejo: mi vida de crimen, redención y Hollywood (Atria Espanol Ser.)
By Danny Trejo. 2021
"Memoir of a character actor mostly known for roles as tough guys and villains. He shares stories of his early…
life of violence, addiction, and incarceration in some of California's most infamous prisons. He emerged from prison to become a drug counselor and mentor, while gaining acclaim as an actor." -- Provided by NLSStill so excited!: my life as a Pointer Sister
By Ruth Pointer. 2016
"|Still So Excited!: My Life as a Pointer Sister| is an engaging, funny, heartbreaking, and poignant look at Ruth Pointer's…
roller-coaster life in and out of the Pointer Sisters. When overnight success came to the Pointer Sisters in 1973, they all thought it was the answer to their long-held prayers. While it may have served as an introduction to the good life, it also was an introduction to the high life of limos, champagne, white glove treatment, and mountains of cocaine that were the norm in the high-flying '70s and '80s. Pointer's devastating addictions took her to the brink of death in 1984. Pointer has bounced back to live a drug- and alcohol-free life for the past 30 years and she shares how in her first autobiography, detailing the Pointer Sisters' humble beginning, musical apprenticeship, stratospheric success, miraculous comeback, and the melodic sound that captured the hearts of millions of music fans." -- Provided by publisherLessons from the mountain: what I learned from Erin Walton
By Mary Elizabeth McDonough. 2011
"For nine seasons, Mary McDonough was part of one of the most beloved families in television history. Just ten years…
old when she was cast as the pretty, wholesome middle child Erin, Mary grew up on the set of |The Waltons|, alternately embracing and rebelling against her good-girl onscreen persona. Now, as the first cast member to write about her experiences on the classic series, she candidly recounts the joys and challenges of growing up Walton-from her overnight transformation from a normal kid in a working class, Irish Catholic family, to a Hollywood child star, to the personal challenges that led her to take on a new role as an activist for women's body image issues." -- Provided by publisherEl ritmo de la vida
By Julissa. 2007
"Life is a trajectory with many paths that promise to take you to your final destination. Many times on this…
path called life, you come to a crossroads, and you don't know where to go. You may wonder, "Which route can get me where I want to go the fastest? Will I encounter difficulties along the way? What lies ahead?" These are common questions that everyone has asked themselves at some point in life. Having gone through a process similar to this, I can identify with what young people in today's society are facing. Through this book it is my desire to make this journey of The Rhythm of Life much easier, more desirable and even fun. By sharing (my) life experiences, advice and what God says in His Word, I pray that I can plant hope in the hearts of these boys and girls and influence them to live life to the fullest, in 'God's way'." -- Translation provided by NLS