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Text in Arabic. Steve Jobs was loved, hated, admired and dismissed. He was a living legend, the 21-year-old genius who founded Apple in his parents garage. Critically-acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man, from his adoption to the pinnacles of his career. Framed by Jobs inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of t...

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the law that opened the door for greater opportunities for girls and women, with this refreshed edition of the nonfiction illustrated middle grade book about an important victory in the fight for equality.Not long ago, people believed girls shouldn't play sports. That math and science courses were too difficult for them. That higher education should be left to the men. Nowadays, this may be hard to i...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the law that opened the door for greater opportunities for girls and women, with this refreshed edition of the nonfiction illustrated middle grade book about an important victory in the fight for equality.Not long ago, people believed girls shouldn't play sports. That math and science courses were too difficult for them. That higher education should be left to the men. Nowadays, this may be hard to i...

Critically acclaimed author Blumenthal takes readers to the core of this complicated and legendary man while simultaneously exploring the evolution of computers. Framed by Jobs' inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black-and-white photos, this is the story of the man who changed the world.

From award-winning author Karen Blumenthal, Jane Against the World examines the riveting history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States-and how Roe v. Wade was only the beginning.Here is a journalistic look at the history of abortion perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman.Tracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines the root cause...

Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."--Steve JobsFrom the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius--his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, ...

From award-winning author Karen Blumenthal, Jane Against the World is deep and passionate look at the riveting history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States.Tracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines, in a straightforward tone, the root causes of the current debate around abortion and repercussions that have affected generations of American wome...

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Winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award and "Booklist" Editor's Choice Award, this account of the Prohibition Era in American history, originated by the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, is filled with period art, photographs, and portraits of unique characters.

Immortalized in pop culture, they are remembered mostly for their storied romance and tragic deaths. But what was life really like for notorious outlaw couple Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker in the early 1930s? Award-winning author Blumenthal presents breathtaking tale of love and murder in the Great Depression.

Encuadernación: RústicaIconoclasta, inventor, visionario, genio, adoptado, marginal: Steve Jobs. Llega al mercado la primera biografía del fundador de Apple para adolescentes. El carácter enigmático y rompedor de Steve Jobs le convierte en una figura realmente atractiva para el público joven. Un modelo de coraje, creatividad e iniciativa, todo un ícono del siglo XXI. Un visionario con un complicado carácter que resultó ser todo un ejemplo de l...

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An accessible, exciting biography of the most powerful woman in the USA which tells the moving story of HILLARY Rodham Clinton, former First Lady, first female Senator of New York, United States Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate. Written by award-winning author and critically acclaimed writer Karen Blumenthal.

For young people who are just beginning to be interested in politics, or any of us who want a better understanding of Hillary Clinton, this book is an excellent place to start." -Bob Schieffer, CBS News"Thorough and evenhanded." -The New York TimesThis paperback edition is revised and updated with three new chapters about the Democratic primary race against Senator Bernie Sanders, the presidential campaign against Donald J. Trump, and the 2016...

STOP PRESS FEBRUARY 2017 (14.11.16 - SS)

A riveting biography of the groundbreaking innovator who was a giant in the worlds of computing, music, filmmaking, design, smart phones, and more. A finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award!"Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." -Steve JobsFrom the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the ...

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Business

John Taliaferro Thompson had a mission: to develop a lightweight, fast-firing weapon that would help Americans win on the battlefield. His Thompson submachine gun could deliver a hundred bullets in a matter of seconds-but didn't find a market in the U.S. military. Instead, the Tommy gun became the weapon of choice for a generation of bootleggers and bank-robbing outlaws, and became a deadly American icon. Following a bloody decade-and eighty y...

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