This fascinating biography chronicles the life of Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk who became one of America’s most compelling spiritual figures. He was a prolific writer whowas committed to the Civil Rights and Peace Movements of the 1950s and 1960s, with a passion for bridging the differences between the great religions of the East and West, an unlikely ath for a priest who pledged himself to a life of silence and prayer.

The inspiring story of a tireless crusader for women’s rights and universal peace. From her humble roots in New England to her days at a New York Quaker boarding school, through her many decades of social service in Philadelphia, this book follows Lucretia Mott through 87 years of faith-inspired living.

A biography of French painter and lithographer, Toulouse-Lautrec, who overcame the effects of a rare bone disease to become one of the most well-known artists of our world. He introduced unconventional subject matter to the art world by chronicling the nightlife of fin de siècle Paris. Although Lautrec’s works were generally scorned by the 19th-century public, today they are exhibited by the great museums of the world.

An accident at the age of three left Louis Braille blind for life. Louis’ family knew he possessed a brilliant mind, so they made sure he received the best possible education. Working from memory alone, Louis earned top scores in school. At the age of 10, he enrolled in the Royal Institute for the blind and before the age of 15 he developed his alphabet of raised dots read with the fingertips, which allowed blind people to read and write. Today it is the gateway for millions of blind people to unlimited knowledge and success.

A biography of a woman who moved to Alaska at the age of nine and fell in love with the mysterious landscape of the far North. She and her husband devoted their lives to studying wildlife in America and fought for the preservation of its wild places. Murie always believes that young people care deeply about the future of their planet and, for this reason, she is known as “the godmother” of the environmental movement.

As a young girl, Marjory Stoneman Douglas learned not to believe everything people told her. As an adult, she refused to believe the Florida Everglades should be drained to make room for farms, homes, and roads. She saw the Everglades as part of a much larger ecosystem.
She led the fight to preserve the natural balance and diversity of this mysterious world. She saw herself as a “tough old woman” and, for 60 years, this tough old woman was the voice of the Everglades.

Step into the life of a mom and engineering drafter. Follow Anne around as she works and read how she solves tough problems and makes the difficult choices that confront modern women as they balance the demands of work and home.

Step into the life of a mom and lawyer. Follow Ubel around as she works and read how she solves tough problems and makes the difficult choices that confront modern women as they balance the demands of work and home.

Step into the life of a mom and pediatrician. Follow Sharon around as she works and read how she solves tough problems and makes the difficult choices that confront modern women as they balance the demands of work and home.

Step into the life of a mom and park ranger. Follow Zoe around as she works and read how she solves tough problems and makes the difficult choices that confront modern women as they balance the demands of work and home.

Step into the life of a mom and veterinarian. Follow Jane around as she works and read how she solves tough problems and makes the difficult choices that confront modern women as they balance the demands of work and home.

Step into the life of a mom and music teacher. Follow Carol around as she works and read how she solves tough problems and makes the difficult choices that confront modern women as they balance the demands of work and home.

This is a little book about birds, filled with facts and quotations about our feathered friends.

Though we seldom take the time to appreciate them, birds play an undeniable role in the symbolism of our lives. The rooster’s crow at dawn, the first robin of Spring, the last flock of winter geese, the life-bringing stork, and the ominous circling vultures of death make their appearance in our literature and daily lives.

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