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As a child growing up in Detroit, Ben Carson (1951-) has a dream of becoming a physician, a dream that rose out of struggles with poverty, racism, and poor grades. As Ben persevered and strove for academic excellence, his life became one of compassion and service. Today, Benjamin Carson, MD, is known as the American neurosurgeon with gifted hands.

When he became God's smuggler, Brother Andrew was already familiar with risk. As a boy, the intrepid Andrew Van Der Bijl joined the Dutch Resistance against the Nazi occupation. As a young man, he fought eagerly in the Dutch East Indies—until the horror of war turned the adventure seeker to a life of alcohol and desperation. Redeemed by God, the Dutchman became a daring messenger of hope, smuggling Scripture through closed borders and equipping persecuted Christians behind the Iron Curtain.

John Newton's life was in a downward spiral. Impressed into the Royal Navy, John clashed with his fellow seamen and even became a servant alongside slaves in West Africa. When he found himself on a sinking ship, he called out to God for help. John began his conversion to Christianity while he captained a slave ship. Eventually he gave up his former life completely and became a minister with a deep passion for the gospel. A living witness to God's ability to change hearts, John joined the movement to set slaves free.

El fútbol es su gran pasión, eso Dibu Martinez lo sabe desde que era muy chico. En la playa con su hermano y los Mostris, el fútbol era cosa de todos los días. La preparación y el compromiso fueron siempre sus guías. ¿Cómo se llega a ser uno de los mejores arqueros del mundo? ¿Cómo se persiguen los sueños? Siempre para adelante, siempre poniendo garra y esforzándose. ¡Y que la pasión te lleve a la gloria!

This short 20-minute biography tells children of the life of Queen Elizabeth II over 6 chapters, from her birth in 1926 to her death in 2022. This includes her time as monarch and her early life. The content is written for young children aged 4 to 8 years old. It includes detail on what happened during the Queen's lifetime, the character of the Queen and her inspirational leadership.

Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This audiobook is the compromise you’ve been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life, how those obstacles made them stronger, and the people they became. We cover every sport from football, baseball, and basketball to gymnastics and surfing. This will engage every young sports fan as they learn about their favorite current stars as well as some of the most influential athletes of the past.

Debbie Friedman always had music inside her, and she dreamed of using her love of singing to do what no one else had done before—create Jewish music that would welcome, include, and honor the whole Jewish community.

Esta biografía detallada narra la vida de Harry Styles hasta el momento. Desde su infancia y su salto a la fama en X-Factor hasta el lanzamiento de su música en solitario, convirtiéndose en la realeza de la moda. En este libro estamos más cerca de Harry que nunca.

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is The Corgi and the Queen. Even a monarch needs a best friend and Queen Elizabeth II found one in a corgi pup she named Susan. From princesshood to queendom the pair forged an unbreakable bond, with Susan...

In this audiobook we discuss the greatest US marshal of all time: Bass Reeves, the Texas Ranger that the character The Lone Ranger was based off of. Did you know that he was a real person? Learn about the man who was the real Lone Ranger! Share this and more amazing stories with your children! Give them a true historical foundation and a sense of belonging.

From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word NO. When she wanted to attend public school, the principal said NO. When she wanted her teaching license, the New York Board of Education said NO. Judy and people with disabilities everywhere were tired of hearing “NO.”

Discover some of the many contributions women, people of color, immigrants, and people with disabilities made to space exploration. From an engineer in the control room to a mission specialist that went on four space flights, these heroes are transforming how we think of space.

Uncover the stories of hidden heroes who transformed the medical field. Direct quotes from medical professionals reveal their successes and experiences with racism, sexism, and ableism.

The Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end slavery in the US, the Confederacy, made up of Southern states, fought to keep slavery.

Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are ready to be recognized.

World War II (1939-1945) is one of the most impactful and influential events in the history of the US and the world at large. During the war, the US and other Allied countries fought the Axis powers. Despite racism, sexism, and discrimination, many marginalized Americans wanted to help the country fight and win the war. These people worked on planes and ships at home and overseas, flew aircraft, served in the US military, and found new ways to send secret messages to keep troops informed.

Daniel vive a Quarto Oggiaro, periferia di Milano. In famiglia il clima è teso, pochi soldi e continui litigi. Cresce nei cortili delle case popolari, ama il calcio e in campo è il più forte, tanto che a dieci anni gioca con la maglia dell’Inter. Le aspettative su di lui sono altissime, e non vuole deluderle. Ma quando, durante una partita, Daniel manca il goal decisivo, il sogno di diventare un calciatore famoso è infranto per sempre. Alle medie Daniel è un bullo temuto da tutti, carico di rabbia e aggressività.

George Washington Carver was determined to help the people he loved. Born enslaved in Missouri, he left home in search of an education, eventually earning his master’s degree. When Booker T. Washington invited Carver to start the agricultural department at the all-Black-staffed Tuskegee Institute, Carver found his calling. He spent the rest of his life seeking solutions to poverty among landless Black farmers by developing new uses for soil-replenishing crops such as peanuts, cowpeas, and sweet potatoes.

In Gary Payton: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's All-Star Point Guards, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest point guards of all time, Gary Payton. He was a nine-time NBA All-Star and nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team member, as well as the only point guard to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1996. Because of his excellent defensive skills, he is considered as one of the greatest point guards of all time.

Una de las activistas chilenas más influyentes a nivel global, Julieta Martínez, creadora de la plataforma Tremendas, nos explica en este emocionante ensayo autobiográfico por qué a los diez años salió a la calle a protestar, por qué encontró en el activismo una razón de ser, por qué está convencida de que el mundo puede mejorar y por qué no se deja apabullar frente a las injusticias—como la desigualdad de género— y calamidades—como el cambio climático- a las que asisten las nuevas generaciones.