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Diane thought her long tapered fingers looked strong yet delicate and pretty too, but they didn t seem to belong to her. They had rearranged her life, her conflicts, her dreams, and nearly her own death. With silent defiance, they laid limp and motionless in her lap. She had convinced her hospital interrogators that she would seek psychiatric help and she could care for herself. By her own design, her botched attempt appeared to be an accident, and she resumed her former life, but determined to follow her dreams. The husband she had divorced, and the life she had renounced, now took on an...

Gubby, a little boy with special needs, lives in the rural low country of the
Carolinas. Interaction with his family and schoolmates is a challenge, yet
when left alone, he contentedly roams the fields near his home, happy in
his own world. Unexpectedly, the arrival of a stranger stirs a yearning for
something beyond his solitude. Join him in this journey with his beloved
pup, Skeetuh, and imaginary friend, Pinky, as they help reveal his surprising
gift. Gubbys determination to develop his special gift can inspire readers
with joy and the courage to follow their own dreams.

Throughout California's history, remarkable women have been at the core of change and innovation. In this unparalleled collection, Gloria Harris and Hannah Cohen relate the stories of forty women whose struggles and achievements have paved the way for generations. These women were strong and determined, overcoming prejudice, skepticism and injustice. Visionary architect Julia Morgan designed Hearst Castle; Dolores Huerta co-founded United Farm Workers; Donaldina Cameron, the angry angel of Chinatown, rescued brothel workers; and silent film actress Mary Pickford helped form United Artists...