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"The Story of My Life, a remarkable account of overcoming the debilitating challenges of being both deaf and blind, has become an international classic, making Helen Keller one of the most well-known, inspirational figures in history. Originally published in 1903, Keller's memoir narrates the events of her life up to her third year at Radcliffe College." "Helen Keller's story of struggle and achievement is one of unquenchable hope. From tales of her...
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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A conservationist who has dedicated her life to saving orphan elephants in Africa describes her relationships with her late husband, Tsavo Park warden David Sheldrick, and a host of animals, including the majestic elephant, Eleanor.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Valladolid presents a personal collection of recipes, capturing the rich food culture her family shared across the border between Tijuana and San Diego. She shows you how slow-roasting meats and preparing a few salsas results in meals that are both beautiful and delicious. She shares the stories behind the recipes and the memories that they evoke for her and her family.
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Basic Books/Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"What defines who we are? For decades, the biological answer has been our genes. In The Master Builder, leading biologist Alfonso Martinez Arias breaks with decades of scientific and popular tradition to make a bold argument: what defines us is our cells. Drawing on new research from his lab and others, Martinez Arias reveals that we are composed of a thrillingly complex, constantly rearranging symphony of cells that know how to count, feel, and ultimately...
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Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"Writing an ethical will, a document that includes stories and reflections about your past, is an ancient tradition. It can include joy and regrets, and ultimately becomes both a way to remember a loved one who is gone and a primer on how to live a better, happier life. Beloved Rabbi Steve Leder has helped thousands of people to write their own ethical wills, and in this intimate book helps us write our own"--
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