A picture book biography of oceanographer Sylvia Earle, discussing her childhood along the Gulf of Mexico, her passion for the environment, and her experiences in ocean exploration.
An illustrated biography of the Dalai Lama, explaining how he was discovered as a child, his training in Buddhism, the Tibetan language, astronomy, and other topics, his flight from Chinese invaders, and his government-in-exile in India.
stories of remarkable encounters and timeless insights
Bstan-?dzin-rgya-mtsho
2012
A discussion of how the Dalai Lama draws on his personal compassion to connect with others shares insight into his human frustrations and joyful approach to the world, and describes his peace-promoting encounters with people ranging from a sick child to world leaders.
George W. Bush, the White House, and the education of Paul O'Neill
Suskind, Ron
2004
Chronicles Paul O'Neill's two years as Secretary of the Treasury, describing his struggles within the Bush administration, his efforts to bolster the American economy, the results of his visit to Africa with singer-humanitarian Bono, and his firing.
Lawyer and civil rights worker Vernon Jordan tells his life story, from his childhood in Atlanta to his years as a leader in the NAACP, the United Negro College Fund, and the National Urban League and as an advisor to both businessmen and presidents.
Examines the life and career of young adult author Susan Cooper, provides critical studies of her "The Dark Is Rising" sequence of novels, and explores works written in the 1980s and 1990s.
A study of the career of writer Ellen Gilchrist, examining the autobiographical patterns in the lives of Gilchrist and her characters, exploring relationships in her life, looking at the common themes in her writings, and discussing the importance of place in her works.
