Biography & Autobiography - Educators

The Revolutionary Ideas of Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson" explores the seminal papers of three economists who have changed the way we think about economic growth around the world. This book examines how James A. Robinson, Simon Johnson, and Daron Acemoglu defied expectations and created...

Remember that teacher who made you see something in yourself? When Kristine Gasbarre met Mrs. Korthaus, this high school English teacher was already influential among students. For Kristine and other young girls, she was one of the few woman they'd encountered who led with...

An intimate, inspiring memoir by educator and labor union leader Karen Lewis, a formidable fighter, a staunch defender of teachers and students, and a beloved Chicagoan. In 2012, Karen Lewis led the Chicago Teachers Union to a historic strike, challenging the city's powerful mayor...

Fred Rogers (1928-2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness. Rogers was fiercely...

""William Paterson"" is a book written by Charles A. Shriner that aims to provide a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of William Paterson. Paterson was a prominent figure in American history, best known for his contributions to the founding of the Bank...

Howard Hanson's previously unpublished autobiography is now compiled and edited from manuscript sources, providing valuable insight into the life and work of this important American musician and educator. Howard Hanson was an American composer, conductor, and educator. Following his retirement as director of the...

"I see that as such a powerful testimony, since you're not just singing a song but also telling a story, and it's your own story."Bennie Lucille Williams was born in Marshall, Texas-a city split not into two, she would argue, but into three. First,...

Richard Feynman's book provides an in-depth exploration of the remarkable contributions and enduring legacy of one of the most influential physicists of the 20th century. Renowned for his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics, Feynman's impact reverberates across multiple fields, from quantum mechanics to particle...

Oliver Otis Howard devoted his life to the service of his country, both as a distinguished army officer in two wars and as the founder of two universities. Oliver Otis Howard was a graduate of Bowdoin College and of West Point. Being reared in...

Could a man who never earned a master's degree tell the nation's teachers and administrators how to run their schools? Jesse Stuart, who had a life-long love of education, did just that. From Stuart's autobiographical works, J .R. LeMaster has chosen selections that demonstrate...

Author: Anthony VandykeISBN-10: 1965386105ISBN-13: 9781965386101Publisher: Gratuity Global LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/03/2024Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.15d

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the author of A. Lincoln and American Ulysses comes the dramatic and definitive biography of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the history-altering professor turned Civil War hero."A vital and vivid portrait of an unlikely military hero who played a key role in...

This revised New Edition features additional stories, a new cover design, and updates on Rachel's life.Though born in 1965, Rachel's story could have been set in the 1800s. Wearing long dresses and bonnets and living without electricity, modern medicine, or indoor plumbing, she and...

""Mistakes of Educated Men"" is a book written by John Seely Hart and published in 1862. The book is a critique of the education system of the time and the mistakes that educated men made in their thinking and decision-making. Hart argues that the...

This is a biographical storybook about Ted Studebaker. Ted grew up on a farm in western Ohio. He won awards as an athlete and was active in the local Church of the Brethren. In college, Ted studied subjects that would help him understand and...

When Augustus De Morgan died in 1871, he was described as 'one of the profoundest mathematicians in the United Kingdom' and even as 'the greatest of our mathematicians'. But he was far more than just a mathematician. Because much of his voluminous written output...

How did a group of Washington, DC high school singers overcome the challenge of preparing and participating in a prestigious international classical music competition in Vienna, Austria? This memoir follows the life and 30-year DC Public Schools career of honored educator Joyce Garrett who...

This biographical work provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of Emma Willard, a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate. Focusing on her time in Middlebury, Vermont, this book offers fascinating insights into Willard's philosophy of education and her efforts to advance...

This book highlights the unique personalities that influenced the author to whom he gives special thanks and tribute to God. We are all products of our genetics and influences such as teachers and friends. Ken, Russell, and this author fellowshipped together for over 50...

A fantastic movie prop replica of he Handbook for the Recently Deceased! This is a lined, blank journal notebook with beautiful colored cream pages. This is perfect to use for your Beetlejuice Halloween costume, then have a handy journal to use after, or proudly...

This book by Paola Giovetti outlines the life and work of Roberto Assagioli (1888-1974), the father of Psychosynthesis, a psychological and transpersonal current that is meeting with growing interest, primarily because it is a psychology for the healthy person: it is the art of...

Solving mysteries when you are children is such a fun way of exploring and learning. This mystery is a fun way for family and friends to get involved. Just the adventure of wondering what happens to just the one sock but never the pair....

Independence, optimism, and resilience characterize my life's journey and are the main themes of this book, which is for the over-fifty women out there who are retired or starting a new chapter in their lives. You may think, "It's too hard, "I'm too old",...

Note to Readers: This edition of A Black First: Leading Through Educational Barriers and Biases retains the same powerful content as the original 2020 release of A Black First. The only additions are a new cover, subtitle and a heartfelt foreword by his daughter,...

In this comprehensive biography of Archdeacon Johnson, founders of Uppingham School, Charles Richard Bingham and Robert Johnson offer a detailed and insightful look into the life and career of one of the most important educational figures of the 19th century. With fascinating stories and...

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, founded in 1951 on the campus of Wake Forest College, has had seven presidents throughout its history. One Southeastern Professor has known them all. This book is the story of that one Professor and his public and private interactions with...

"I see that as such a powerful testimony, since you're not just singing a song but also telling a story, and it's your own story."Bennie Lucille Williams was born in Marshall, Texas-a city split not into two, she would argue, but into three. First,...

A biography of Ezra Stiles, a prominent American academic who served as the president of Yale College. Written by Abiel Holmes in the early 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

"Fifty Years in Constantinople" has been written at the request of many friends of Robert College. It embodies a history of the College from its foundation to the close of its fortieth year, 1903. I have chosen to make it a record of personal...

Dive into the riveting pages of this book, exploring the tumultuous journey of Harvard University through controversies, leadership changes, and legal battles. Witness the unprecedented firing of a Harvard president, the intricate dynamics within the Harvard Board of Overseers, and the high-stakes clash between...

Memoirs of Old Harvard Days, 1863-1924 is a book written by F. S. Savage Sr. that provides a detailed account of his experiences and memories as a student at Harvard University from 1863 to 1867, and as a professor from 1879 to 1924. The...

""Memories of Sixty Years at Eton, Cambridge and Elsewhere"" is a memoir written by Oscar Browning in 1910. The book chronicles the author's experiences and memories of his time at Eton College, Cambridge University, and other places he visited throughout his life. Browning was...

Author: Stephen GaryISBN-13: 9798330387144Publisher: Global PublishingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2024Pages: 74Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Howard Hanson's previously unpublished autobiography is now compiled and edited from manuscript sources providing valuable insight into the life and work of this important American musician and educator. Howard Hanson was an American composer, conductor, and educator. Following his retirement as director of the...

Rise Above reveals the story of how Jeff Dase transcended obstacles in every chapter of his life to become a successful man in the city of Chicago and field of education. This book explains how Jeff Dase kept his integrity while navigating the city...

This book is designed to show the reader the funny, mysterious, dark, sad, and inspiring side of the author's adventures during her years in public and private education. Many events, from horrible to wonderful are included. High (or low) praise goes to students/teachers/schools/coworkers that...

Forensic Leadership is a book about a young man who grew up on the westside of town in the government subsidized projects and how he learned to lead in a very diverse, conservative community in the Deep South. By age 23 he was the...

The Letters of Noah Webster is a collection of letters written by the renowned American lexicographer, Noah Webster. The book is edited by Harry R. Warfel and was first published in 1953. The letters span from 1779 to 1843, covering the entirety of Webster's...

This is the story of lifelong musician Buzzy Martin, music teacher to the hardened criminals inside the walls of San Quentin Prison-and what he learned, note by incredible note.Author: Buzzy MartinISBN-10: 0425240053ISBN-13: 9780425240052Publisher: Berkley / NalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/07/2010Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.40w...

About a week after the [Montgomery Bus Boycott] started a white woman who understood and sympathized with the Negroes' efforts wrote a letter to the editor . . . comparing the bus protest with the Gandhian movement in India. Miss Juliette Morgan, sensitive and...

An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.Author: Matthew McConaugheyISBN-10: 0593139151ISBN-13: 9780593139158Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)Language: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2024Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 8.50h x 6.00w x 0.75d

When I retired from my career as a federal attorney I no longer required my top secret clearance, but I did need something to do. My first morning in retirement I was checking "Volunteers Wanted" ads when the sidewalk before my house erupted with...

Horatio Alger wrote in the nineteenth century about impoverished boys rising from humble backgrounds to lives of achievement through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. Alger should have met John Volken. He would have loved him, as many of us do.John's story begins as...

My Cane and I: A Memoir of a Disability, by Tony Tripodi, a retired university professor, is a personal journey of one man's struggle in using a cane to ward off arthritis. He shares his fears and anxieties about old age and the perceptions...

A prize-winning historian details his intellectual and political evolution Written by the author of the landmark book The Wages of Whiteness and one of the key figures in the critical study of race and racism in America, An Ordinary White is the life story...

Dive into the uproarious world of teaching with 'Love, Laughs, and Learning: Humorous Tales from the Classroom.' In this delightful collection, experience the highs and lows of the educational journey through the lens of a seasoned educator. With eleven captivating "Periods," ranging from navigating...

The key role that farming plays in the economy of Indiana today owes much to the work of John Harrison Skinner (1874-1942). Skinner was a pioneering educator and administrator who transformed the study of agriculture at Purdue University during the first decades of the...

"Lati knew his stuff and before the sun was high we were on the trail of a small herd. These elephant had fed into thick thorn scrub. We could hear them up ahead, close, but we couldn't see them as visibility was close to...

In the spring of 2005, twenty-five-year-old Rhodes Scholar Ian Klaus took a semester-long appointment at Salahaddin University in Arbil, the largest city in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Officially he was there to lecture on American history and to teach English. Unofficially he was...

Author: Sheetal Smith-BatishISBN-10: 0228842611ISBN-13: 9780228842613Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2024Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d