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22045) The lost memoir
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The lost memoir from baseball icon Lou Gehrig-a major historical discovery, published for the first time as a book, with "color commentary" from historian Alan Gaff. In 1927, the legendary Lou Gehrig sat down to write the remarkable story of his life and career. He was at his peak, fresh off a record-breaking season with the fabled '27 World Series champion Yankees. It was an era unlike any other. Gehrig's personal remembrances were published that...
22048) Ted Williams, my father
Author
Publisher
HarperLuxe, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"In this poignant memoir, Claudia Williams, the last surviving child of legendary Boston Red Sox great and Hall of Famer Ted Williams, tells her father's story, including never-before-told anecdotes about his life on and off the field that reveal the flesh and blood man behind "The Kid." Born after her father retired from baseball, Claudia Williams grew up with little idea that her dad was one of the most revered sports figures of all time--until...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Johns Hopkins University, one of the preeminent medical schools in the nation today, has played a unique role in the history of medicine. When it first opened its doors in 1893, medicine was a rough-and-ready trade. It would soon evolve into a rigorous science. It was nothing short of a revolution. This transition might seem inevitable from our vantage point today. In recent years, medical science has mapped the human genome, deployed robotic tools...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An account of the friendship between the first American president when he was an officer in the Continental Army and the young Marquis de Lafayette describes how the latter came to America to offer his services before earning a military position and Washington's admiration
22051) Me: stories of my life
Author
Publisher
Random House Large Print in association with Knopf
Pub. Date
1992, c1991
Language
English
Publisher
LearningExpress
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The SAT Writing section is often cited as a trouble section for even the best test takers. This e-book instills confidence by showing how to tackle the tough multiple-choice questions and challenging essay prompts. Practice exercises cover such areas as organization, word choice, and editing. Exercises familiarize students with every writing question type on the SAT. Key tips demonstrate how to quickly outline an argument and write successfully under...
22055) CDRH FY ... highlights
Author
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
22056) Temple Grandin
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In this chapter book biography by beloved author Lyn Miller-Lachmann, STEMinist readers learn about the amazing life of Temple Grandin--and how she persisted. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things!
22057) Punching bag
Author
Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an Imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"The companion to Rex Ogle's award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate,...
22060) Volcano watch
Publisher
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, U.S. Geological Survey
Pub. Date
1994
Language
English
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