Exciting Biography

Just two months into his presidency, Ronald Reagan lay near death after a gunman's bullet came within inches of his heart. His recovery was nothing short of remarkable - or so it seemed. But Reagan was grievously injured, forcing him to encounter a challenge that few men ever face. Could he silently overcome his traumatic experience while at the same time carrying out the duties of the most powerful man in the world?

Two stories about a United States Founding Father; two stories about courageous missionaries (to South America and Southeast Asia); a story about the Black doctor who performed the first successful heart surgery; and a story about two abolitionist and feminist sisters in the 1800s.

Six stories about inspirational women of history: Pocahontas, Louisa May Alcott, Dr. Emily Dunning Barringer, and more!

Two stories about William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army; two stories about amazing women aviators; and two true-to-life adventures!

From the New York Times best-selling and controversial author Shelby Steele comes an illuminating examination of the complex racial issues that confront presidential candidate Barack Obama in his race for the White House, a quest that will be one of those galvanizing occasions that forces a national dialogue on the current state of race relations in America.

In 1810 a teenage American sailor, Joseph Bates, is abducted by the notorious British press gang. Listen as he is unjustly forced into the King's navy, then escapes only to be seized again. Released six years later, he works as a merchant seaman surviving ocean perils and harrowing storms. Joseph's skill and courage result in his becoming a trusted sea captain. His marine adventures continue, yet Joseph feels the need for faith in his life.

A two-part series on Edward Jenner and the smallpox vaccination, two exciting modern-day missionary adventures, and two war-time stories!

Ready or Not was written by J. Francis Angier and is a memoir of his life and flying career — highlighted by his shoot-down and imprisonment in Nazi Germany. His narrative encompasses his early interest in aviation, (he soloed at age 15) and his upbringing on a Vermont farm during the Depression which prepared him for the rigors of flying in combat and the hardship of his captivity.

Two exciting stories about explorer missionary David Livingstone, two historical stories about children in the 1800s in the United States, and two true-to-life stories about music and acts of kindness!

Follow the mid-1800s adventures of the Allen Family as they join a wagon train headed west on the epic Oregon Trail. Traveling over 2000 miles in their oxen-driven "Prairie Schooners" through hazardous river crossings, treacherous weather, mountain passes, tragedy, disease, and devastating dust storms, the Allens symbolize the determination and trials of a typical family who braved the Oregon trek.

Listen as Wassaja, a young Yavapai boy, overcomes the destruction of his village and a violent abduction by a rival tribe, yet by 1899, goes on to become Dr. Carlos Montezuma - the second American Indian to become a physician in the US. Return to the Nebraska plains' Omaha Reservation where Chief Iron Eye's compassionate daughter (Susan LaFlesche Picotte) begins her epic journey, becoming the first American Indian woman physician.

The youngest of the world-famous Balls, LaMelo plays point guard and stands 6’7” (2.01 m.). That doesn’t include his tall hair, by the way. “Ever since I was little, when I’d do little projects and stuff, that was one of my goals--to go to the NBA and be the No. 1 pick,” LaMelo stated in a Combine interview just before the 2020 player draft. In a nutshell, LaMelo entered the post-pandemic NBA Draft as one of the most publicized, highly anticipated picks ever. All this and the Ball kid is still only 19. To say his life’s been a whirlwind is an understatement. He is the son of ...

In a world that often tells women to sit down, play nice, and not cause a fuss, this book invites them to do the exact opposite. Legacy of Courage explores the lives of extraordinary women, the often-overlooked biblical heroine who utilizes wisdom and bold actions to make a difference. That story is then woven together with the lives of two remarkable modern-day women who stood up with integrity, faith, and fierce determination in a world not always ready for their kind of leadership. With warmth, honesty, and a splash of humor, this book isn't just a history lesson, it's a call to action. ...

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With a population of twenty-nine million, Texas has birthed some of America’s most innovative, culture-altering politicians, entertainers, athletes, and activists of the last five decades. In Lone Stars Rising, the editors of Texas Monthly select fifty of the most trailblazing Texans who have shaped the Lone Star State and America today.

Jen Epstein was born a worrier. As a child she worried her uvula would break off and she would swallow it and choke to death. Then she worried high voltage wires would get her. Eventually she was diagnosed with learning disabilities and later, obsessive compulsive disorder. Smart but challenged, Jen navigates two years in Israel as a high school student and squabbling with technical support for her TV. She survives a two-night stay in the hospital, with all its dangers of contamination, and the nursing staff traipsing into her room at all hours of the night wanting her bodily fluids.

Birdie dreams of becoming a professional artist, but the constraints of society demand she marries well. In order to fulfil her dreams, she makes a deal with her parents: to let her spend a year at the St. Agnes School of Art in Cornwall, after which she will return home and marry the insufferable but influential and wealthy Charles Bonham, as per her parents' wishes. Birdie however, has no intention of ever going back. Free of responsibility for the first time, she finds herself surrounded by a crew of bohemian artists who show her just how dizzying independence can be.

Giannis Antetokounmpo tells the story of one of the best athletes in the game today, Giannis. From selling trinkets on Greek streets to thrilling sold-out arenas, Giannis has truly persevered and made a name for himself and a life for his family. In Giannis Antetokounmpo, you will hear the whole story and be inspired to overcome the adversity that you are facing in your life!

يدوّن التاريخ في صفحاته بأن العُمانيين، وحكّامهم يعتبرون من أوائل العرب الذين شكلوا وفودًا رسمية دبلوماسية لزيارة أوروبا أمريكا، تلك الدول التي انطلقت منها شرارة الثورة الصناعية والتمدن الذي وصلنا إليه اليوم نتيجة التقدم العلمي والتكنولوجي ويعتبر السلطان برغش بن سعيد بن سلطان (1870-1888م) الذي حكم زنجبار بعد وفاة أخيه ماجد، أول سلطان عربي الأصل والنسب وطأت قدمه إنجلترا بزيارة رسمية وبوفد رسمي مدون في صفحات التاريخ في هذا الكتاب الذي أمامك اليوم، كتاب (تنزيه الأبصار والأفكار في رحلة سلطان زنجبار)

"لأننا نعيش في وحدة، والقراءة صحبة...وفيما تبدد القراءة وحدتنا، نكتشف أننا قد تربطنا علاقة بكتاب وبمؤلفه، ويصير هذا المؤلف صاحبًا لنا، نحب أن نعرف أخباره ونسمع منه روتينه اليومي، أو سرًّا يمكنه من الكتابة، وما الذى دفعه إليها... نسمع منه رغباته وإحباطاته".