We shall overcome
Reggie Finlayson
Uses the words of spirituals and other music of the time to frame a discussion of the civil rights movement in the United States, focusing on specific people, incidents, and court cases.
Read Time: ~1.1 hr
From laughing gas to face transplants
by John Farndon (2006)
About this book
This book explains the history and development of transplant surgery, from its beginnings in ancient India to the latest achievements in facial reconstruction.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreFrom laughing gas to face transplants Lead Character
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