Wendy Holden

Deana Martin's captivating, heartfelt memoir of her father, Dean Martin
Charming, debonair, and impeccably attired in a black tuxedo, Dean Martin was coolness incarnate. His music provided the soundtrack of romance, and his image captivated movie and television audiences for more than fifty years. His daughter Deana was among his most devoted fans, but she also knew a side of him that few others ever glimpsed.
In this heartfelt memoir,...

"[T]he amazing story of a woman who lived through one of the worst times in human history, losing family members to the Nazis but surviving with her spirit and integrity intact.” —Publishers Weekly
Marthe Cohn was a young Jewish woman living just across the German border in France when Hitler rose to power. Her family sheltered Jews fleeing the Nazis, including Jewish children sent away by their terrified parents. But...

When Owen met Haatchi, the lives of one adorable little boy and one great, big dog were destined to change forever. Owen--known to his family as "little buddy" or "Little B"--has a rare genetic disorder that leaves him largely confined to a wheelchair. Before being united with Haatchi, Little B was anxious and found it difficult to make friends. Haatchi--an adorable Anatolian Shepherd puppy--was abused and left for dead on railroad tracks. He was...

Urodzeni by żyć to historia trzech ciężarnych Żydówek, więźniarek obozu koncentracyjnego w Auschwitz, którym udało się ukryć swój stan przed oczami oprawców i dzięki temu uniknąć śmierci. Opowieść rozpoczyna się pod koniec II wojny światowej. Trzy nieznające się kobiety zmuszane do niewolniczej pracy w zakładzie zbrojeniowym i ostatecznie umieszczone w masowym transporcie do obozu Mauthausen w Austrii, są pewne, że czeka...

By understanding how their brains work, children discover where their emotions come from and become more self-aware. They learn to appreciate the sensory aspects of their lives and to value the positive effects of mindfulness, compassion, and kindness. This, in turn, empowers them to manage and reduce their own stress-and helps them be happy.

"Edna Adan Ismail has endured it all. She saw how poor healthcare, lack of education and superstition had devastating effects on Somaliland's people, especially its women. When she suffered the trauma of FGM herself as a young girl, Edna's determination was set. The first midwife to practice in Somaliland and to build her own hospital, Edna became a formidable campaigner for women's health. She rose to become its first lady, but even as she was courted...