Books with author Dr Judy Alter PhD

Against the backdrop of sparsely settled western Nebraska at the turn of the 20th century, Mattie tells the story of a pioneer woman physician. Through the years of her practice, Mattie's life is filled with romance and disappointments, battles won and loved ones lost, challenges met and opportunities passed. Through it all she endures. And as the years pass, her life takes on a richness and quality she knows she coiuld not have found anywhere else or at any other time.Mattie offers a realistic and haunting portrait of life on the plains and of a most unforgettable woman.

From the impoverished inner-city streets of Milwaukee to her own nationally syndicated talk show in Chicago, Oprah has persevered to become one of the most recognized personalities in the world. Readers will learn how her courage, kindness, and perseverance have led her to found Oprah's Angel Network, a charity whose mission is to help the underprivileged of the world.

Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from prehistoric Indian maps through the geographical information gathered by the Spanish explorers, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike, and the mapping done by the U.S. Army and the railroad companies.Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from Indian maps through the information gathered by the Spanish, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike, and the work of the U.S. Army and the railroads.

The States books offer information and interesting facts about the geography, climate, economy, government, and history of each individual state. Each book includes color photographs, 48 pages, chapter notes, a further reading list, and an index. Includes a state facts page! The Report Links take the reader to the best Web sites, source documents, and photos related to each state.In North Carolina, author Judy Alter takes the reader on a journey through this state's rich culture and history. Learn why North Carolina is nicknamed the Tar Heel State, and many more interesting facts about the state in this new book. Also included are brief biographies of famous people from the state.