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Alexander Murray Palmer Haley was an American writer. He is best known as the author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family, and of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, the latter of which he wrote in collaboration with Malcolm X.This book is in good condition pages have yellowed due to age.

The Barefoot Surgeon is the story of Dr. Sanduk Ruit's life. Giving eyesight back to over 120,000 people around the world is no small feat, but it is still possible, through hardwork and devotion.The book is written in simple language and is very easy to understand. But, it can also have a negative aspect , as the writing may feel dull at times.From being a child of a mountain village to one of the world's most renowned ophthalmologist, Dr. Ruit's story is indeed fascinating and inspiring.This book is secondhand and in near new condition

Ex-library book, has 3 x stampings from library. Book is large print.In good condition.Nearing her thirtieth birthday, Eleanor of Aquitaine has spent the past dozen frustrating years as wife to the pious King Louis VII of France. But when Henry of Anjou, the young and dynamic future king of England, arrives at the French court, he and the seductive Eleanor experience a mutual passion powerful enough to ignite the world. Indeed, after the annulment of Eleanor's marriage to Louis and her remarriage to Henry, the union of this royal couple creates a vast empire that stretches from the Scottish border to the Pyrenees—and marks the beginning of the celebrated Plantagenet dynasty. But Henry and Eleanor's marriage, charged with physical heat, begins a fiery downward spiral marred by power struggles and bitter betrayals. Amid the rivalries and infidelities, the couple's rebellious sons grow impatient for power, and the scene is set for a vicious and tragic conflict that will threaten to engulf them all.

Gripping and inspiring, these true stories of bravery, terror, and hope chronicle nine different children's experiences during the Holocaust.These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. In a time of great horror, these children each found a way to make it through the nightmare of war. Some made daring escapes into the unknown, others disguised their true identities, and many witnessed unimaginable horrors. But what they all shared was the unshakable belief in-- and hope for-- survival.Their legacy of courage in the face of hatred will move you, captivate you, and, ultimately, inspire you.This book is secondhand and is in near new condition, has a few markings at bottom of spine due to sitting on bookshelf.

This book is in near new good condition