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A biography of baseball player and Cuban refugee Rafael Palmeiro, discussing his childhood in Cuba and the U.S., his college years at Mississippi State, and his successful career with the Baltimore Orioles.

A biography of one of the best hitters in major league baseball who became the game's highest-paid player in 1989.

Reveals the historical truths and myths behind the bestselling novel "The Da Vinci Code", providing concise information about the people, places, and events behind the novel's plot.

In this elegant and thought-provoking memoir, the author traces her personal growth from undiagnosed autism, to the moment, as a young woman, when she entered a zoo and became immediately fascinated with the gorillas. By observing them and later working with them, Price-Hughes was finally able to connect to living beings in a way she had never previously experienced. More than a story of autism, Songs of the Gorilla Nation is a poignant, beautifully written exploration of the rich landscape of human emotions and the ways we learn to love.

Nicci Mackay discusses how she communicates with horses and talks about the experiences she has had with some of the animals she has helped.

The author discusses her experiences living with autism, a condition she was not diagnosed with until she was thirty-six, and shares the story of how she was able to make sense of her life and feelings through her work with gorillas.

Discusses Michelle Obama's journey to the White House, covering her work at a Chicago law firm where she met Barack Obama, establishment of a public service program for the University of Chicago, and role as a mother and First Lady.

An introduction to Michelle Obama, highlighting key moments in her life, and looking at her role as first lady of the United States.

"Profiles Angela James' rise to hockey stardom from learning how to play on borrowed skates to dominating as an international success, from her controversial exclusion from the 1998 Olympic women's hockey team and its aftermath to becoming the passionate educator, coach, and mother that she is today"--Provided by publisher.