The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America (Letts Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America (Letts Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

The triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion 'The gift Elizabeth Letts has is that she makes you feel you are

The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers): The True Story of a Horse, a Man, and an Unstoppable Dream (Letts Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

Adapted from the #1 New York Times bestselling adult novel, this inspiring true story of a man and horse duo who rose to the top of the competitive equestrian world is one of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all, perfect for animal lovers and history buffs alike. On

The Incredible Ship of Captain Skip (Acosta Alicia)(Pevná vazba)

Join Skip and her crew on their amazing journey across the sea. As you read the story, you'll make your own paper ship with easy-to-follow instructions Through her adventure, Skip's ship will be damaged. At the same time, you'll be tearing off pieces of your paper ship discovering a funny surprise

The Woman of the Wolf and Other Stories (Vivien Rene)(Paperback)

A woman rides crocodiles like horses. A queen gives up her throne for her dignity. And Prince Charming is not who you might think . . . The Woman of the Wolf and Other Stories, written in 1904, is perhaps the finest work by sapphic poet Ren e Vivien. Blending myth, fairy story and biblical tale,

American Daughter: A Memoir (Plymale Stephanie Thornton)(Pevná vazba)

The sharp and surprising true story of a woman who finally sets out to understand her past, and the mother she had one day hoped to forget. Full of unexpected twists and unbelievable revelations, American Daughter is an immersive memoir that will have you on the edge of your seat to the very last

My Story (Smart Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

The harrowing true story of abduction and survival from the courageous young woman who lived it--now the subject of a Lifetime original movie, I Am Elizabeth Smart.In this memoir, Elizabeth Smart reveals how she survived and the secret to forging a new life in the wake of a brutal crime. On June 5,

Journey - the boy who lost everything... and the horses who saved him (Musa Adam Abdul)(Paperback / softback)

The astonishing true story of one boy's journey across the globe in search of a safe place to live. Raised by a tribe of nomads in Darfur, Abdul was just 7 years old when the government began a brutal ethnic cleansing campaign against his people. The Sudanese army killed his entire family and

The Only Woman in the Photo: Frances Perkins & Her New Deal for America (Krull Kathleen)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the incredible life of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet and the mastermind behind Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, in this fascinating picture book biography that's perfect for fans of I Dissent. Most people know about President FDR, but do you know the

Operation Trojan Horse - The true story behind the most shocking government cover-up of the last thirty years (Davis Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

**Soon to be a major TV drama**The true story behind the secret of Flight 149 and the most shocking government cover-up of the last thirty

What We Will Become: A Mother, a Son, and a Journey of Transformation (Lemay Mimi)(Pevná vazba)

A mother's memoir of her transgender child's odyssey, and her journey outside the boundaries of the faith and culture that shaped her. From the age of two-and-a-half, Jacob, born 'Em,' adamantly told his family he was a boy. While his mother Mimi struggled to understand and come to terms with the

Frida Kahlo: The Story of Her Life (Vinci Vanna)(Pevná vazba)

This brilliant graphic novel artfully depicts the life and passions of Frida Kahlo, one of the 20th century's most enigmatic artists. The perfect subject for a graphic novel, Frida Kahlo's brief life was dramatic and romantic, tragic and painful. In this illustrated 'biography', Vanna Vinci

All The Queen's Corgis - Corgis, dorgis and gundogs: The story of Elizabeth II and her most faithful companions (Junor Penny)(Pevná vazba)

A celebration of the Queen and her corgis, in a lovely gift package perfect for

The Princess Bride: An Illustrated Edition of S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure (Goldman William)(Pevná vazba)

Here William Goldman's beloved story of Buttercup, Westley, and their fellow adventurers finally receives a beautiful illustrated treatment. A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts--The Princess Bride is a

The Life and Letters of Emma Hamilton: The Story of Admiral Nelson and the Most Famous Woman of the Georgian Age (Tours Hugh)(Pevná vazba)

Emma, Lady Hamilton, rose from poverty to become a media celebrity, and her relationship with Admiral Nelson, and her renowned beauty, made her the most instantly recognizable woman of her era, with the press following her every move. She was a friend of Queen Maria Carolina of Naples, longed-after

Exploring the Britannic: The Life, Last Voyage and Wreck of Titanic's Tragic Twin (Mills Simon)(Pevná vazba)

A revelatory and wide-ranging exploration of HMS Britannic---her life at sea and on the seabed--by the owner of her wreck. Simon Mills tells the complete story of the Britannic her construction, launch and life, her fateful last voyage, her loss to a German mine, and the historical findings

Carrying Albert Home - The Somewhat True Story of a Man, His Wife and Her Alligator (Hickam Homer)(Paperback / softback)

'Must-read... A funny yet tragic tale of a husband and wife's car journey across the US with Albert the alligator in tow. Yes, really.' Marie Claire A journey of a thousand miles. With an alligator on the back seat. And John Steinbeck as a passenger. This is a tale where

The Gambler Wife: A True Story of Love, Risk, and the Woman Who Saved Dostoyevsky (Kaufman Andrew D.)(Pevná vazba)

An intimate new portrait of the bold and determined woman who saved Dostoyevsky's life--and became a pioneer in Russian literary history In the fall of 1866--against the backdrop of Russia's first feminist movement--an independent-minded young stenographer named Anna Snitkina went to work for a

The Divine Miss Marble: A Life of Tennis, Fame, and Mystery (Weintraub Robert)(Pevná vazba)

The story of 1930s tennis icon Alice Marble, and her life of sports, celebrity, and incredible mystery. Who was Alice Marble? In her public life, she was the biggest tennis star of the pre-war era, a household name like Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis. She was famous for overcoming serious illness to

The Hero's Journey: A Voyage of Self Discovery (Gilligan Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Stephen Gilligan and Robert Dilts truly take you on a voyage of self-discovery. The Hero's Journey examines the questions: How can you live a meaningful life? What is the deepest life you are called to, and how can you respond to that call? It is about how to discover your calling and how to

Titanic: True Stories of Her Passengers, Crew and Legacy (Pierce Nicola)(Pevná vazba)

This book commemorates the enduring legacy of the world's most famous ship - TITANIC.Her story is one of all those bound together on that fateful voyage. On board were: writers, artists, honeymooners, sportsmen, priests, reverends, fashion designers, aristocrats, millionaires, children, crew and

Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth (Bellerjeau Claire)(Pevná vazba)

Elizabeth Webster and the Portal of Doom (Lashner William)(Pevná vazba)

After her grand success in the courtroom against the demon Redwing, Elizabeth thought life would get much easier. But balancing homework with defending the undead is tricky. And lately, it's been tough convincing her father that she's ready to do more than sweep the floors of the family firm. When

Elizabeth Spencer: Novels & Stories (Loa #344): The Voice at the Back Door / The Light in the Piazza / Knights and Dragons / Stories (Spencer Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

On her centennial, a contemporary of Flannery O'Connor and Harper Lee joins the Library of America with a volume that restores to print her searing novel about the late Jim Crow South Elizabeth Spencer (1921-2019) was a major figure of the Southern Renaissance, though today her many books and

Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero (Hoyt Megan)(Pevná vazba)