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The dissident: Alexey navalny: profile of a political prisoner
Par David Herszenhorn. 2023
A news-driven biography of Vladimir Putin's nemesis Alexey Navalny— lawyer, blogger, anti-corruption crusader, protest organizer, political opposition leader, mayoral and…
presidential candidate, campaign strategist, provocateur, poisoning victim, dissident, and now, prisoner of conscience and anti-war crusader. THE DISSIDENT is the story of how one fearless man, offended by the dishonesty and criminality of the Russian political system, mounted a relentless opposition movement and became President Vladimir Putin's most formidable rival—so despised that the Russian leader makes a point of never uttering Navalny's name. There's an old saying that Russia without corruption isn't Russia. Alexey Navalny refuses to accept this proposition. His stubborn insistence that Russians can defy the stereotype and create an entirely different country made him such a threat to Putin that the Kremlin wanted him exiled—or dead—and now seems intent on keeping him locked in a prison colony for decades. International correspondent David M. Herszenhorn, weaves together the threads of Navalny's remarkable life and work: The assassination attempt with a military- grade nerve agent by an FSB hit squad in Siberia, his recovery, and the vigilante-style investigation with news outlet Bellingcat to identify and confront his own would-be killers; Navalny's personal biography as part of the generation that straddled the end of the Soviet Union and birth of the Russian Federation, including childhood summers with his Ukrainian grandparents near Chernobyl, and his fellowship at Yale University, which spurred conspiracy theories about his ties to the U.S.; His anti-corruption investigations that exposed billions in graft at Russia's biggest state-owned companies and vast bribe-taking by top Russian officials, including his blockbuster revelations about Putin's Black Sea Palace; His political activism, including huge street protests, his bid for Moscow mayor in 2013, renegade run for president in 2017, his controversial views on nationalism, gun rights and Crimea, his transformation into a prisoner of conscience bravely denouncing Putin's war of aggression in Ukraine, and more. Riveting and complex, THE DISSIDENT introduces readers to modern Russia's greatest agitator, a man willing to sacrifice his freedom—and even his own life—to build the decent, democratic country he wants to live in and hopes to pass on to his childrenAromatherapy: the complete guide to plant and flower essences for health and beauty
Par Danièle Ryman. 1991
A therapist discusses the benefits of plants and essential oils for therapeutic purposes. An alphabetical listing of these substances describes…
their characteristics and appropriate uses. Followed by a list of ailments suggesting treatments and referring back to specific names in the main list. Some recipes includedHope valley war
Par Brock Thoene. 1997
After nine years on the trail, John Thornton returns to the Utah territory in 1858 to face a grim situation.…
His brother Lucky has been lynched, Lucky's widow is hiding out, and another brother is in jail. As he struggles to sort things out, John himself becomes a target of the conspiracy that led to the murderAfterwards, you're a genius: faith, medicine, and the metaphysics of healing
Par Chip Brown. 1998
A prize-winning journalist's investigation into the alternative medicine movement. After a series of consultations with a psychic and various hands-on…
practitioners, Brown presents historical evidence about healing the spirit to cure physical ailments. Offers good-humored insights into the mind-body connectionStarting out in the evening: a novel
Par Brian Morton. 1998
Elderly, widowed Leonard Schiller is a worn-out New York novelist who spends his days crafting his final book. Then a…
nubile graduate student picks Schiller as the subject for her thesis and reinvigorates his staid life by helping him rediscover the fire of his youth. Strong languageThe honey thief: a novel
Par Elizabeth Graver. 1999
Because of eleven-year-old Eva's repeated shoplifting, her widowed mother, Miriam, moves them from Manhattan to a rental house in the…
country. As Eva befriends the beekeeper whom she initially pilfered from, the story gradually reveals the reason Eva steals and why it scares Miriam so. Some strong language. 1999Helen Keller: humanitarian
Par Lois Nicholson. 1996
Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth…
in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior high readersHelm
Par Steven Gould. 1998
For colonists to survive on Agatsu, once each generation someone must be imprinted with Earth's scientific knowledge contained in the…
Glass Helm. Dulan de Laal selects his oldest son to be that person. But his youngest son, Leland, climbs the needle and dons the helmet--without knowing the consequences. For senior high and older readersLife among the Ibo women of Nigeria
Par Salome Nnoromele. 1998
Describes the cultural history of the Ibo women of western Africa including their traditional social, economic, religious, and political roles.…
Discusses the consequences of European colonialism, the modern role of women in Nigeria, and possible future trends. For junior and senior high readersSustainable fashion for dummies
Par Paula Mugabi. 2023
Want to learn how to make more ethical fashion choices? Sustainable Fashion For Dummies will teach you how to pick…
up new habits that align with a more sustainable future. The rise of fast fashion in recent years has contributed to unsafe work environments, unfair wages, and toxic pollution. With sustainable fashion, you can have groovy clothing and accessories that are produced in an ecologically and socially responsible manner, using quality products and long-lasting materials. You don't have to sacrifice your natural fashion sense-the sustainable fashion movement is responsible for some of the most exciting new trends. This is a must-listen handbook for practical tips and strategies on making more environmentally friendly fashion choices. - Get started on your sustainable fashion journey - Discover inexpensive options for making more eco-friendly fashion choices - Make the most of what's already in your closet - Master the art of thrift shopping Let this Dummies guide be your guru as you start making socially and environmentally friendly fashion choices and becoming more thoughtful about what you purchase (or don't purchase)The healing of Crossroads
Par Nick O'Donohoe. 1996
Veterinarian "BJ" Vaughan is still needed in Crossroads in this sequel to Under the Healing Sign (BR 10525). Some veterinary…
students assist at the birthing of unicorns, and BJ works with a new hatching of griffins. Meanwhile, problems infiltrate Crossroads, endangering its delicate balance. For senior high and older readersThe bridge over Flatwillow Creek
Par Lance Wubbels. 1998
Minnesota, 1900s. Annie and Stuart's lives change the day that Stuart rescues her from drowning in Flatwillow Creek. Even though…
Annie's father insists that she marry the banker's son and Stuart is torn between a career in the ministry versus one in medicine, God's love shows them the wayThe lonely passion of Judith Hearne
Par Brian Moore. 1955
A story of loneliness and hope and what happens to a middle-aged spinster living in a Belfast boarding house when…
she pins all her dreams on capturing her landlady's brother. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sexMidnight magic: selected stories of Bobbie Ann Mason
Par Bobbie Mason. 1998
Set in Kentucky, seventeen short stories revolving around country people as they learn to cope with modern life. In "Big…
Bertha Stories," Jeannette watches her husband's descent into mental illness and its effects on her son. In "Residents and Transients," a woman takes a lover when her husband moves to LouisvilleMaya Angelou: journey of the heart (Rainbow biography)
Par Jayne Pettit. 1998
Presents the life of Maya Angelou from her childhood through her years as a poet, author, civil-rights activist, entertainer, and…
professor. Describes how her creativity and hard work have promoted the success of African Americans through poetry, writing, and teaching. For junior and senior high readersBig girls don't cry
Par Fay Weldon. 1997
London, 1971. Four feminists decide to start a publishing house in order to further their ideals. The concept of profit…
is rejected until the firm is eventually on the verge of bankruptcy. Problems also crop up in the form of children, lovers, and husbands. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sexBecky Bernstein goes Berlin
Par Holly-Jane Rahlens. 1997
Transplanted New Yorker Becky Bernstein is a talk-show host in Berlin. After being dumped by her latest lover, Becky decides…
to put both herself and her apartment on a diet. Sorting through drawers and boxes, Becky is reminded of past relationships, family, friends, and jobs. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sexBlue Star rapture
Par James Bennett. 1998
T.J.'s friend Tyron is being courted by college basketball agents. Worried that academically poor Tyron will be taken advantage of,…
T.J. tries to guide him but then begins feeling guilty about his own motives. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readersRemembering Blue
Par Connie Fowler. 2000
After her young fisherman husband, Nick Blue, dies at sea, Mattie describes their blissful relationship. Previously unloved, Mattie found comfort…
on Nick's Florida island surrounded by his nurturing family. In turn, she helped Nick overcome his dread of falling victim to his family's curse. Some descriptions of sex. 2000Economics explained: everything you need to know about how the economy works and where it's going
Par Robert Heilbroner. 1998