Means of Ascent: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Vol. 2

CARO ROBERT A

The most important, acclaimed, and galvanizing political biography of our era--which began with The Path to Power--continues in this national bestseller. In Means of Ascent Lyndon Johnson's almost mythic personality is seen at its most nakedly ambitious. The culminating drama--the explosive heart of the...

My Amazing Body Machine

Robert Winston

My Amazing Body Machine takes kids on a unique and exciting journey through all the working parts of human anatomy. From our intricately wired brain to our squeezing, squelching guts and relentlessly pumping heart, renowned scientist Robert Winston exlores each part of this living machine through incred...

For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story

Steve Leder

From the bestselling author of The Beauty of What Remains, a guide to writing a meaningful letter about your life.   Writing an ethical will, a document that includes stories and reflections about your past, is an ancient tradition. It can include joy and regrets, and ultimately becomes both a way to ...