It takes courage beyond belief to sneak out in the night to dig in the garbage for scraps to keep from starving when you know you would be killed if you were caught, or to crawl through ice and snow to freedom because the muscles in your legs atrophied from sitting in a hay mow for almost two years.
I was Diagnosis Retarded, chronicles the true story of a Mexican immigrant who defied the cultural bias of the Los Angeles Unified School District; an educational institution that branded him mentally retarded but somehow overcame becoming a statistical casualty.
I created this work after reflecting on past and present peopleWho inspired me in their accomplishments and dedication toTheir works and to society, most of all, I see the treasures of God Manifested in our everyday lives, overwhelming us with blessingsAnd gifts he ordained before the foundation of the world.
The Predictions in Chapter I introduce the main character Hy Thi Nguyen, her career, characteristics and virtues which, one after another appear in five subsequent chapters Taking difficulty as thorough knowledge!
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this brand-new nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious historical figures.
The author of My Name Is Mara Isabel offers an inspiring look at her childhood in Cuba in this collection that includes Where the Flame Trees Bloom, Under the Royal Palms, five new stories, and more.
Discover America's secrets in this second of two volumes of the young readers' edition of The Untold History of the United States, from Academy Awardwinning director Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, adapted by Eric Singer.
For many, many years, the symbol of the Easter egg and the Easter bunny have been conjoined and have served as icons of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Going to the theater can be a magical and memorable experience, but it can turn bad quickly if a child doesnt know what to expect, misbehaves or acts out.
Nigel Leader never imagined in his wildest dreams that when he headed from snowy New York to sunny Florida to pursue a career in aviation he would one day become a professional chauffeur.
The book deals with the Australian Constitution from a citizen's point of view on the basis that the Constitution is the most important document in everyone's life.
A Primer for Teaching Digital History is a guide for college and high school teachers who are teaching digital history for the first time or for experienced teachers who want to reinvigorate their pedagogy.
New book shows America from a working mans perspectiveA Southern Ambience looks at social, economic concerns of the blue collar workers in the South WINNABOW, N.
