One Woman's Journey to the Medal of Honor and the Fight for Women's Righ
"I will always be somebody." This assertion, a startling one from a nineteenth-century woman, drove the life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only American woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor. President Andrew Johnson issued the award in 1865 in recognition of the incomparable medical service Walker rendered during the Civil War. Yet few ......
One Woman's Journey to the Medal of Honor and the Fight for Women's Ri
"I will always be somebody." This assertion, a startling one from a nineteenth-century woman, drove the life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only American woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor. President Andrew Johnson issued the award in 1865 in recognition of the incomparable medical service Walker rendered during the Civil War. Yet few ......
Equipped with an encyclopedic knowledge of boxing, a young Joyce Brothers competed on The $64,000 Question and became the first woman to win the top prize money. That triumphant debut in 1955 was the initial step toward a career as a media pioneer. Through her own advice programs and perennial appearances on talk shows-as well as episodic ......
This biography brings to life a figure, Dr. John Moore, who was famous in his day but has since been forgotten. It covers five main areas of his life: his early years in Scotland, his medical practice, his years abroad with the Duke of Hamilton, his publications and friendships in London, and his involvement with affairs in France.
Five Famous Cases Scott Peterson, Elizabeth Smart, and more...
Dr Henry C Lee is considered by many to be the greatest forensic scientist in the world. This work gives avid fans of true crime a glimpse into the real world of crime investigation; and recounts his investigation of the case, by focusing on the crucial issue of physical evidence.
For several years Sujata Bhatt has been working on two parallel projects, a new collection of poems to be called Habitat (her most recent book was Poppies in Translation in 2015) and her Appa stories, a move into prose.
The complete guide to caring for your canine friend
This expert and user-friendly book supports owners in truly being their dogs’ best friend. Dr Claire, a practicing Australian vet, advises on: the life stages of your dog; all aspects of caring for your furry friend, including pet insurance, vaccinations, diet and general health; behaviour and training; common canine diseases; and so much more.