Born in 1905, he made an estimated 1000 fake paintings, primarily in the style of the post-impressionists before he died - or disappeared - in 1976. Recommended by Video Librarian & Library Journal.
They survived three-and-a-half years in a Japanese prison camp in Sumatra during World War II. But these courageous women had something special going for them: the great music of Beethoven, Schubert and Chopin. Having no instrument but the human voice, they recreated from memory the complex symphonic music they had loved. Here is their remarkable story. Highly recommended by Video Librarian, Library Journal, Booklist, Choice Magazine, CBA Magazine, and The Children's Bookwatch.
This is the story of how five poor boys from Baraboo, Wisconsin became kings of the circus when the circus was king. Recommended by Video Librarian, Booklist & Wisconsin Bookwatch.
An Everest summit attempt is a high stakes gamble. This is a tale of the remarkable resolve, tenacity, courage, and determination of one man to overcome personal obstacles to conquer one of nature's greatest challenges to stand atop the summit. Highly recommended by Wisconsin Bookwatch. Recommended by Video Librarian & Booklist.
