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Outspoken : my fight for freedom and human rights in Afghanistan / by Samar, Sima,author.; Armstrong, Sally,1943-author.;
"The impassioned memoir of Afghanistan's Sima Samar: medical doctor, politician, founder of schools and hospitals, thorn in the side of the Taliban, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, and lifelong advocate for girls and women. "I have three strikes against me. I'm a woman, I speak out for women and I'm Hazara, the most persecuted tribe in Afghanistan." Dr. Sima Samar has been fighting for equality and justice for most of her life. Born into a polygamous family, she learned early that girls had inferior status, and had to agree to an arranged marriage if she wanted to go to university. By the time she was in medical school, she had a son, Ali, and had become a revolutionary. After her husband was disappeared by the pro-Russian regime, she escaped. With her son and medical degree, she took off into the rural areas--by horseback, by donkey, even on foot--to treat people who had never had medical help before. Her wide-ranging experiences both in her home country and on the world stage mean she has all the inside stories: the dishonesty, the collusion, the corruption, the self-serving leaders, the hijacking of religion. And as a former Vice President, she knows all the players in this chess game called Afghanistan. With stories that are at times poignant, at times terrifying, inspiring as well as disheartening, Sima provides an unparalleled view of Afghanistan's past and its present. Despite being in grave personal danger for many years, she has worked tirelessly to achieve justice and full human rights for all the citizens of her country."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Samar, Sima.; Physicians; Political activists; Women physicians; Women political activists; Women; Women; Women's rights;
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Love in the elephant tent : how running away with the circus brought me home / by Cremonesi, Kathleen,author.;
Subjects: Cremonesi, Kathleen.; Women circus performers; Women circus performers;
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99 Gretzky : his game, his story / by Strachan, Al.;
A biography of Canadian hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky.LSC
Subjects: Gretzky, Wayne, 1961-; Hockey players; Hockey coaches;
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Serge Savard : forever Canadien / by Cantin, Philippe,1959-author.; Korchin, Christopher,translator.; translation of:Cantin, Philippe,1959-Serge Savard.English.;
Includes bibliographical references.Written by sports journalist Philippe Cantin, this riveting story looks back at Serge Savard's professional career against a backdrop of Canadian politics and sports. Cantin skillfully captures the key moments of Savard's journey, the ups as well as the downs, that shaped him as a hockey player. This captivating and carefully documented book details the rich history of our country's beloved sport through the life of a man who has experienced it like none other.
Subjects: Biographies.; Savard, Serge, 1946-; Montreal Canadiens (Hockey team); Montreal Canadiens (Hockey team); Sports general managers; Hockey players; Hockey; Sports executives;
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I am these truths : a memoir of identity, justice, and living between worlds / by Hostin, Sunny,author.; Jones, Charisse,author.;
The co-host of "The View" and ABC News senior legal correspondent traces her journey from a biracial child in a South Bronx housing project to a successful and influential Washington, D.C. attorney and journalist.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Hostin, Sunny.; Television personalities; Television journalists; Public prosecutors; Racially mixed people;
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Modernism, Inc.. by Cohn, Jason,film director.; Roche, Sebastian,actor.; First Run Features (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Sebastian RocheOriginally produced by First Run Features in 2023.From the filmmaker of Eames: The Architect & The Painter comes a new documentary about mid-century design pioneer Eliot Noyes, whose story raises contemporary questions about the role of a designer in today’s world. Educated by Walter Gropius at Harvard, Noyes did more than anyone to align the Modernist design ethos to the needs of ascendant corporate America. His impact on companies like IBM paved the way for Apple and many of the other design-conscious brands we know today.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Architecture.; Arts.; Design.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Architects--Biography.; Architecture, American.; Biography.; Designers.; Art and architecture.;
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Dreaming in Indian : contemporary Native American voices / by Leatherdale, Mary Beth,editor.; Charleyboy, Lisa,editor.;
A powerful and visually stunning anthology from some of the most groundbreaking Native artists working in North America today. Whether addressing the effects of residential schools, calling out bullies through personal manifestos, or simply citing hopes for the future, Dreaming In Indian refuses to shy away from difficult topics. Insightful, thought-provoking, and beautifully honest, this book will to appeal to young adult readers. An innovative and captivating design enhances each contribution and makes for a truly unique reading experience.
Subjects: Biographies.; Indigenous artists; Indigenous artists;
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Unmasked / by Lloyd Webber, Andrew,1948-author.;
Subjects: Biographies.; Lloyd Webber, Andrew, 1948-; Composers;
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Grateful American : a journey from self to service / by Sinise, Gary,author.; Brotherton, Marcus,author.;
Gary Sinise shares the never-before-told story of his journey from trouble-making Chicago kid to cofounder of the legendary Steppenwolf Theater Company, world-famous actor, and tireless advocate for America's active duty defenders, veterans, and first responders.
Subjects: Biographies.; Sinise, Gary.; Actors;
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Beyond the wand : the magic and mayhem of growing up a wizard / by Felton, Tom,1987-author.;
From the magical moments on set as Draco Malfoy to the challenges of growing up in the spotlight, get a backstage pass into Tom Felton's life on and off the big screen. Tom Felton's adolescence was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame in beloved films like The Borrowers catapulted him into the limelight, but nothing could prepare him for what was to come after he landed the iconic role of the Draco Malfoy, the bleached blonde villain of the Harry Potter movies. For the next ten years, he was at the center of a huge pop culture phenomenon and yet, in between filming, he would go back to being a normal teenager trying to fit into a normal school. Speaking with great candor and his signature humor, Tom shares his experience growing up as part of the wizarding world while also trying to navigate the muggle world.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Felton, Tom, 1987-; Actors; Motion picture actors and actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses;
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