Biography & Autobiography - Science, Technology & Medicine

Confronted by murders, rapes, brawls, autopsies and suicides, Sergeant Peter Cahill presents an evocative account of policing in indigenous communities. His career spans twenty-three years and, his poignant portrayal of life and work in the Australian outback leaves a lasting impression upon the reader. He served in the interest and safety of Indigenous communities, carving his niche with his capabilities as a peacekeeper. Always on Call is a remarkable collection of true stories showcasing the

Follow along with Mavis Bristow as she tells her stories from childhood to grandparenthood. Her memoir was brought to life by wanting to share her experience after going through a life changing accident. Tearing apart the lives of those she knew and loved, she had a lot of worry and sad eyes looking down on her. Her family and friends were distraught by her injury, which is what she used as motivation to live a life of independence. Mavis had to learn to persevere through adversity, navigate a

This book captures life in hockey in the small-town arenas across our country, from five-year-old kids to all-time hockey legends, from the everyday to some of the most memorable moments in our hockey history through the eyes of an administrator, father, instructor, referee, and fan. They are unbelievable stories of unbelievable people who display the good, the bad and the ugly of the game of hockey.

A personal journey through instinct, intuition, research, and revelation.

This story is based on true events. It is 1832 on a generational farm near Frankfurt, Germany and their arduous journey from their homeland to their settlement in Texas.

In 1991, at the height of the Somali civil war, twelve-year-old Abdi Warsame ran for his life through the streets of Mogadishu. In a flash, his legs were paralyzed and his cousin killed. Yet, ultimately, Abdi's epic story reveals the power of hope in all places and in all circumstances.