Lynn Sherr: 5 books

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Swim

Über unsere Liebe zum Wasser

by Lynn Sherr
Language: German
Release Date: July 5, 2013

Von der Bibel über Julius Cäsar zu den Olympischen Spielen - die Geschichte des Schwimmens ist wohl so alt wie die Menschheit. Lynn Sherr zeigt in dieser persönlichen Kulturgeschichte, wie sich das Schwimmen, die Schwimmstile, Bademoden, Becken und Gewässer im Laufe der Menschheitsgeschichte verändert...
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Sally Ride

America's First Woman in Space

by Lynn Sherr
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014

The definitive biography of Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space, with exclusive insights from Ride’s family and partner, by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot boys’ club to a more inclusive elite. Sally Ride made history as the first American...
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Swim

Why We Love the Water

by Lynn Sherr
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2012

Swim is a celebration of swimming and the effect it has on our lives. It’s an inquiry into why we swim—the lure, the hold, the timeless magic of being in the water. It’s a look at how swimming has changed over the millennia, how this ancient activity is becoming more social than solitary today....
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Failure Is Impossible

Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words

by Lynn Sherr
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2010

Juxtaposed with contemporary reports and biographical essays, the words of this legendary suffragist reveal Susan B. Anthony as a loyal, caring friend, and an eloquent, humorous crusader. "More than a collection of well-arranged quotations, the work informs, inspires, and gives historical perspective."--The Houston Post. 33 photos & illustrations.
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Peter Jennings

A Reporter's Life

by Lynn Sherr, Kate Darnton, Kayce Freed Jennings
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2007

Peter Jennings was the sole anchor of ABC's World News Tonight from 1983 until his death from cancer in 2005. For many Americans, he was the voice and face that gave shape and meaning to every day's news. But who was Peter Jennings really? In this absorbing biography, readers will get to know Jennings...
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