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Bringing together extraordinary stories of daring escapes from prison, POW camps, and other places of incarceration and confinement, this collection draws from every period of history and from ever

This short book is about the earliest years of the group that ultimately became the Association for the Blind of WA.The book covers the years from just before the First World War until the emergenc

Peel away the layers of Priestley's complex drama to appreciate this powerful warning play, wrapped up in the genre of a gripping detective story, to truly understand that "We don't live alone.

Since the days of ancient Egypt, women have demonstrated their skills as leaders.

Elsie MacGill achieved many firsts in science and engineering at a time when women were considered to be inferior in the sciences.

A wonderfully frank look at a life lived within beauty and without regret.

Space is the final frontier, and these ten women have established their place in it.

Each year since 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a person who has made a difference in the world. Twelve women have been given this award, and each has her own fascinating story.

Ten short and engaging biographies of First Nations/Native writers complete with photographs, sidebars, and a complete catalog of their work.

From Rachel Carson, the woman who started the modern environmental movement, to Severn Cullis-Suzuki, former host of Suzuki’s Nature Quest, to Marina Silva, who fights to keep the Brazilian rain fo

Anne Lukin' s book is perfect for both the beginner setting out on the road to vegetarianism and the committed vegetarian in search of new culinary delightsFrom Sloppy Sams to Green Beans in Cajun

It used to be thought that women weren't good at science. But that assumption has been proven wrong.

From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Guyana, Somalia, and others, immigrant children write of the fear, the excitement and challenge of moving to another country and forging a

Do young people today find meaning in the Holocaust?

Sportswriters and broadcasters in this country agree that Bobbie Rosenfeld may be Canada's greatest female athlete of the twentieth century.