Chronicles the American Revolution during the year 1776, examining the leadership of George Washington and British commander William Howe and the experiences of American and British troops.
Examines the alimentary canal and the digestive system, answering such questions as, can constipation kill a person, why the stomach doesn't digest itself, how much can be eaten before the stomach bursts, and more.
1,098 victories, a couple of irrelevant losses, and a life in perspective
Summitt, Pat Head
Autobiography of Pat Summitt, covering her childhood in Tennessee, building and coaching the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team, and health struggles, especially early onset Alzheimer's disease.
"When America entered World War II, we faced an enemy that had banned and burned over 100 million books. Outraged librarians launched a campaign to send donated books to American troops. Then the War Department joined the publishing industry in an extraordinary program: 120 million copies comprised of 1,200 different titles printed in small, lightweight paperbacks suitable to carry in pockets in and rucksacks."--Back cover.
The canine star of "The Artist" and "Water for Elephants" traces his story as an abandoned shelter dog who rose to international stardom, and recounts his on-the-set experiences with celebrities.
Presents an overview of the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, explaining the genius of his political savvy, and describes the context in which he assigned a cadre of his fiercest rivals as his closest cabinet advisors.