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Al Gore

a wake-up call to global warming
Politician Al Gore has lent both his voice and his political influence in the fight against global warming.

The boy in number four

2014
Young Bobby Orr works hard to be the best hockey player he can be and his efforts pay off in one of the many important games that help prepare him to achieve his dream of one day playing in the big leagues.

King Charles III

claiming the British crown
2023
"King Charles III became king in September 2022. He is the oldest person to assume the British throne. Find out more about his life, including his early years, his life as a prince, and more"--Provided by publisher.

On assignment

memoir of a National Geographic filmmaker
2022
The author reveals how he and his wife were changed by what they saw and captured on film as they risked their lives--and their marriage--again and again, to save the environment.

Rough Sleepers

2023
"When he graduated from Harvard Medical School, Jim O'Connell was asked by the medical school Dean to spend one year setting up a program to care for the homeless population in Boston. It became Jim O'Connell's life calling, to help people known as 'rough sleepers.' For the past three decades, Dr. O'Connell has run the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, which he helped to create. Affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, the program includes clinics and a van on which Dr. O'Connell and his staff ride through the Boston streets at night, offering outreach of medical care, socks, soup, and friendship to a marginalized community"--Provided by publisher.

Don't stop believin'

2018
With humor and warmth, legendary musician, actress, activist, and icon Olivia Newton-John shares her fascinating life story--from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health in light of her battles with cancer.

Does the noise in my head bother you?

a rock 'n'roll memoir
2012
Steven Tyler, front man of the classic rock band Aerosmith, shares moments and experiences from throughout his life, chronicling his rise to rock stardom during the 1970s, and describing the popularity of Aerosmith and their comeback in the late 1980s and 1990s.

Prince Charles

2020
"Charles, Prince of Wales is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since his mother's accession to the throne in 1952, Charles has been the heir apparent. Readers will learn about Prince Charles' upbringing and education, his military career in the Navy, and his present and future role in the Royal family"--Provided by publisher.

The education of Corporal John Musgrave

a memoir
2021
"Former Marine John Musgrave's searing and intimate memoir about surviving Vietnam and its aftermath"--Adapted from publisher description.

One Hundred Names for Love

a Memoir
2012
Diane Ackerman explains what it was like when her husband suffered a stroke and lost his language abilities, describes her plan to design a program of word games specifically for her husband, and reflects on the success of her approach.

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