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An authoritative biography of Malcolm X draws on new research to trace his life from his troubled youth through his involvement in the Nation of Islam, his activism in the world of Black Nationalism, and his assassination.

The words 'My Lai' are seared into our memories of the Vietnam War, but few know what really happened in the small Vietnamese village on March 16, 1968. Now, drawing on 400 hours of recently discovered audio recordings and new interviews with participants, eye witnesses, and investigators, the complete story can finally be told about one of the most shocking atrocities in modern times, and about lesser-known acts of remarkable courage.

Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common, except they both have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to make a Bucket List of all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die. In the process of completing the list, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life.

Beginning with the first documented cases from the Civil War, the film examines occurrences of PTSD through two World Wars and Vietnam, as well as more recent cases involving soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The stories are told through soldiers' revealing letters and journals; photographs and combat footage; first-person interviews with veterans of WWII, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and interviews with family members of soldiers with PTSD.

Provides an autobiographical graphic novel of professional football player and activist Colin Kaepernick who describes his journey as an elite high school athlete and how he learned to carve his own path, seek his own opportunities, and live by his own choices.

"This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Toronto FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--.

Presents an illustrated biography of Beyonce? from Destiny's Child to her solo career, includes a fact and photo section in the back.

"Describes the life and work of Mae Jemison, a doctor and engineer as well as the first African-American woman in space"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life and work of Temple Grandin, a pioneering professor of animal science"--Provided by publisher.

A biography about chef Jose? Andre?s, who, through his World Central Kitchen organization, is fulfilling a vision to feed people in need all over the world.