anecdotes

Presents a collection of poems by well-known children's writer Gary Soto that captures the essence of everyday life.

The memoir of stand-up comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish.

"Everyone has an inner nerd just waiting to be awakened by the right passion. In 'Everything All at Once,' Bill Nye will help you find yours. With his call to arms, he wants you to examine every detail of the most difficult problems that look unsolvable--that is, until you find the solution. Bill shows you how to develop critical thinking skills and create change, using his 'everything all at once' approach that leaves no stone unturned."--Amazon.com.

A collection of over 100 primary source selections including essays, proclamations, letters, eulogies, poems, and songs representing Abraham Lincoln's life, presidency, and legacy and provides a chronology, bibliography, and web sites.

A wildlife veterinarian shares his adventures with diverse creatures from the High Arctic to the wilds of Africa and the Canadian prairies. He is renowed for preventing suffering and saving the lives of wild animals due to his development of safe sedation techniques.

Provides a behind-the-scenes look into the New York City Ballet company, describing gruelling schedules, injuries, fatigue, and other challenges dancers must face.

Caitlin Moran discusses her own life while providing insights into the lives of women in general, offering feminist insights and humor along the way. Moran also reveals why feminism and discussions about female rights are essential topics in the modern world.

"In this drawing guide that is also part memoir, illustrator Elwood H. Smith tutors budding artists in visual expression, encouraging them to tap into their own style and humor"--Provided by publisher.

Bill Bryson recounts some of the strange experiences he had when he returned to the United States after living in Britain for twenty years.

From elite marathoner and Olympic hopeful Becky Wade comes the story of her year-long exploration of diverse global running communities from England to Ethiopia?9 countries, 72 host families, and over 3,500 miles of running?investigating unique cultural approaches to the sport and revealing the secrets to the success of runners all over the world.