Hildegard Peplau's 50-year career in nursing left an indelible stamp on the profession of nursing, and on the lives of the mentally ill. She wore many hats, and raised her daughter as a single parent while pursuing an ambitious professional path. Her determined manner often aroused controversy.
Leon Theremin, born at the end of the 19th Century, died at the end of the 20th , was a Russian and Soviet inventor. He is most famous for his invention of the theremin, one of the first electronic musical instruments.
An autobiography of Frank Harris (1856-1931), an Irish writer and editor who founded "Pearson's Magazine" in the United States (1914-1918). It includes depictions of his sexual exploits with willing Victorian Age debutantes.
How History's Hidden Heroines Brought the Wicked to Justice
Women make up more than 75 percent of true crime consumers, yet the historical contributions of women at the forefront of crime solving have often been overlooked. In Warrior Sleuths, homicide investigator and criminal behavioralist Sarah Cailean guides readers through both century-old and modern-day crimes and infamous cases that captured the ......
A Courageous Story of Grit, Healing, and Second Chances
In Climbing Through, Melissa Strong, a sponsored rock climber and aspiring restaurateur, unveils her remarkable journey of survival and resilience in the face of mortality after being horrifically injured from electricity. As she navigates the complex realm of medical intervention, enduring multiple surgeries and an arduous recovery, Strong ......
A First-Hand Account of the Top-Secret Mission That Launched Operation Desert Storm
Before stealth bombers flew from Missouri to Tehran and back, battle-worn B-52s pushed crews and machines to the brink in a history-making, out-and-back combat strike. It set the gold standard for global reach--and forever changed the face of modern warfare. DOOM 34 is the first behind-the-scenes, insider's recounting of a high-stakes mission ......
A compelling and inventive memoir exploring how pain and pleasure are passed down through generations of women For years, Lauren W. Westerfield looked back at her childhood as an imaginative playscape lovingly crafted by her artist mother. But in truth, theirs was always a fraught relationship, close yet turbulent. It wouldn't be until her ......
A triumphant, cross-generational exploration of Black joy and resilience. Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites readers to breathe deeply and return to that "carefree" season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching ......
