Washoe County Library System

A simple biography of a great black leader emphasizing his dream of equal treatment for all Americans.

A brief biography of the man who escaped life as a slave in 1838 and became a great anti-slavery orator and advisor to President Abraham Lincoln.

A brief biography of the abolitionist and women's rights activist who spent twenty-eight years of her life as a slave.

Chronicles the life of William Penn who, after being jailed in England for openly practicing the Quaker religion, was granted the colony of Pennsylvania by the king, where he was able to create a new government based on his ideals.

A biography of the Native American woman who helped to negotiate benefits for her people and traveled across the country speaking about the plight of the Paiutes.

"Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as John Burroughs. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Burroughs's farming childhood, his mother's influence on his early love of nature, his education at various schools in New York State, his teaching career, and his wife and family. Readers will discover Burroughs's friendship with the poet Walt Whitman, who inspired Burroughs to become the famous...

A biography of actress and singer Laura Marano.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the famous animator, filmmaker, and entertainment mogul, from his early cartoons to his amusement parks. Get a glimpse into the life of Walt Disney and his innovative contributions to animation and film.

Meet Lori Gottlieb, an insightful and compassionate therapist whose clients present with all kinds of problems. There's the struggling new parents; the older woman who feels she has nothing to live for; the self-destructive young alcoholic; and the terminally ill 35-year-old newlywed. And there's John, a narcissistic television producer, who frankly just seems to be a bit of a jerk. Over the course of a year, they all make progress. But Gottlieb is...