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Minamoto Yoshitsune should not have been a samurai. But his story is legend in this real-life saga. This epic warrior tale may sound like a novel, but this is the true story of the greatest samurai in Japanese history. When Yoshitsune was just a baby, his father went to war with a rival samurai family - and lost. His father was killed, his mother captured, and his surviving half-brother banished. Yoshitsune was sent away to live in a monastery. Skinny, small, and unskilled in the warrior arts, he nevertheless escaped and learned the ways of the samurai.

Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai turns the faceless statistics and endless news stories about displacement into real people, introducing a small fraction of the millions worldwide who have fled home in this powerful account. "A stirring and timely...

The gripping true stories of fifty extraordinary women—from scientists and spies to athletes and artists—whose bold decisions reshaped history and continue to inspire teens today. In Genius: 50 Women Who Changed the World, F.R. Brady offers a lively and inspiring collection of the stories of...

Neste livro, a mais jovem ganhadora do prêmio Nobel da paz conta sua história de migração e dá voz a garotas que estão entre os milhões de refugiados pelo mundo. Ao longo de sua jornada, a paquistanesa Malala Yousafzai visitou uma série de campos de refugiados, o que a levou a pensar...

This is the breathtaking adventure of the great Carthaginian general who shook the foundations of Rome. In the world's first "global" conflict, Hannibal Barca marched up and down the Italian peninsula for 18 years, appearing well nigh invincible to a Rome which began to doubt itself for the first time in its history.

Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age 11. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he felt like he would always be able to quit and put his life together whenever he needed to. It took a violent relapse one summer in California to convince him otherwise.

"The audio version adds to the authenticity even more as she narrates her own words, bringing the listener into her world." -- School Library Journal, starred review This program includes a foreword read by Angela Davis Patrisse Cullors' and asha bandele's instant New York Times bestseller, When...

Storie curiose, fuori del comune (extra vaganti, appunto), divertenti, ma tutte rigorosamente vere, quelle raccontate in questo libretto. La prima storia è ambientata nel XIV secolo e vede protagonista una potentissima consorteria di banchieri fiorentini, i Bardi. La seconda ricostruisce un singolare brutto scherzo giocato dagli Europei ai Turchi nel secolo XVII. Nell'ultima sono commentati due famosi trattati francesi del XVII e XVIII secolo dedicati al commercio e alle manifatture del tempo, in cui abbondano giudizi, acuti e gustosi, su genti e popoli.

At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan Henley were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome — a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. They were the first twins known to survive it. Growing up, Ariel and her sister endured numerous medical procedures to keep them alive. Doctors expanded the twins’ skulls and broke bones to make room for their growing organs. After each surgery, the sisters felt like strangers to each other, unable to recognize themselves in the mirror. 

Delve into the history of the fifty-year struggle to save birds from fashion’s exploitation and discover how this fight sparked animal rights activism world-wide. In the late 1800s, feathers were the height of fashion in the West. They were expensive so wearing a hat with plumage conveyed a...

This program is read by the author. In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue explores their childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. A New York Times Bestseller! Good Morning America, NBC...

A autobiografia de Santo Inácio é um texto em que um homem - santo, complexo e em permanente busca - conta sua vida. Ao ditá-la no final de seus anos em Roma, recolhe, obviamente, não só a descrição, mas a reflexão sobre seu próprio...

An essential introduction to trans history, from ancient times to the present day. Deeply researched, highly readable, and featuring a broad range of voices. Odyssey Award winner for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Young Adults! What does “trans” mean, and what does it mean to be...

NCSS-CBC Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies Fourteen-year-old Piri is a survivor of the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz–Birkenau. After six months of being in the camp, she and her sister are liberated and rescued by the Swedish Red Cross. Soon after, she travels with her...

Joan of Arc’s tale is one of faith, courage, and destiny. In The Story of Joan of Arc, Andrew Lang recounts the extraordinary life of the young peasant girl who, guided by divine visions, led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years’ War. From her humble beginnings in Domrémy to her triumphant leadership in battle, and ultimately, her tragic trial and martyrdom, Joan’s story remains one of the most compelling in history.

Daniel was only fifteen when everything changed. Jerusalem fell under the shadow of Babylon, and Daniel was carried far from home into the court of King Nebuchadnezzar. Surrounded by a new language, strange customs, powerful rulers, and constant pressure to compromise, he faced a choice that would shape the rest of his life: adapt to survive—or remain faithful to the God he had always known. From the king’s mysterious dreams and the fiery furnace to the handwriting on the wall and the lions’ den, Daniel’s story is filled with danger, courage, humor, and unforgettable moments of faith.

In Zion Williamson: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's rising star power forwards, Zion Williamson. When Anthony Davis was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, it was unclear how the franchise would move forward without Davis as their franchise centerpiece. Clarity quickly came though as Zion Williamson was selected with the top pick of 2019 NBA Draft.

LIFE IS WEIRD. Nothing gives you a sense of perspective like finding out just how weird. I'm an extremely curious chap and with this book I wanted to share the content of my noggin, because I think these are the 147 things that have helped me through this thing we call life. Sometimes because it...

An unmissable graphic memoir perfect for fans of the global hit Heartstopper and Juno Dawson's What's the T? Hello! I’m Theo. I like cats, Dungeons & Dragons . . . and I’m trans and non-binary. Ever since I was young, I’ve been on a journey to explore who I am. To discover the things that...

A groundbreaking compendium honoring the amazing true stories of fifty inspirational women who helped fuel some of the greatest achievements in space exploration from the nineteenth century to today—including Hidden Figure’s Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson as well as former NASA Chief...