Biography & Autobiography - General

JOURNEY TO THE EDGE OF EDEN This memoir recounts some of the unique moments a father and son experience during their lifelong journey from the noisy apartment-lined streets of the metropolitan area surrounding New York City to the subtropical coastal wetlands of Southwest Florida....

Personally, I feel that my Court-martial was a waste of time and energy for all concerned, I say this as in my opinion the result of it, pertinent to the sentence, was a fore gone conclusion. If I am at fault for forming this...

SEX! Now that I have your attention, writer's block can be frustrating, especially when you desperately want people to read your work. If it's not finished, how do you do that? After some thought (lots of it), it came to me; put it all...

In my 3rd month of high school, a detachment of Army soldiers came to town. They were recruiters. They looked soooo neat!!! They convinced me that the Army and travel was the greatest educator of all. Plus, they paid you the princely sum of...

Tatian's Diatessaron became the standard gospel among the Syriac-speaking Christians of Syria and Mesopotamia up till the fifth century. Its text spread from China to England, and maybe Iceland, and became one of the oldest witnesses to the gospels.Author: J. Hamlyn HillISBN-10: 1300062924ISBN-13: 9781300062929Publisher:...

I was in the U.S. Navy for 4 years during the Vietnam era. From the first day at boot camp to the last day of service, I document the fun, the hard times, the days and nights on the gun line. The Navy of...

Dr. Renfro C. Manning shares tales and draws lessons from life growing up in Harlan County, Kentucky. These stories depict a time when Appalachia was filled with unique and often unbelievable characters--from bootleggers to snake handlers. Dr. Manning demonstrates how those formative experiences informed...

Adytum is the autobiography of a man born to deaf parents in an abusive home. Along with poverty, molestation, neglect, and abandonment, the anonymous author finds love, loyalty, and beauty in the experiences of his life. With adult themes and a bit of dark...

This biography of C. McCoy Franklin describes his nurture in the culture of Appalachia, his burning desire to get an education, his return to the mountain community where he grew up, Crossnore, NC, to provide spiritual and educational resources for other mountain youth. He...

I regard this book as a duty to honor my grandfather, Andras Lehoczky's memory. My intention is to present the Legend telling how my ancestor witnessed one of the most fundamental turn of the Human history: Genghis Khan's vast Mongol empire's rise and decline,...

"Sum Lucid," is a hard slap in the face. It unconsciously reminds readers how life is fickle, how it never exactly leads people on the path they're supposed to be following. In his book, Mr. Shimberg gives an account about how his life veered...

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Title: Adventures on the Columbia River, including the narrative of a residence of six years on the western side of the Rocky Mountains, among various tribes of Indians hitherto unknown: together with a journey across the American continent.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British...

Title: My Diary North and South. (Canada; its defences, condition, and resources. Being a third and concluding volume of "My Diary," etc.).Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest...

Title: The Life and Letters of William Cowper, Esq. With remarks on epistolary writers ... A new edition.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Title: Daniel Defoe: his life and recently discovered writings: extending from 1716 to 1729. [With plates, including a portrait.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Title: Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and across the American Continent to the Pacific Ocean, performed by order of the Government of the United States in the years 1804, 1805, and 1806. By Captains Lewis and Clarke. Published from the official...

Title: My Diary North and South. (Canada; its defences, condition, and resources. Being a third and concluding volume of "My Diary," etc.).Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest...

Title: The Works of Samuel Johnson ... A new edition ... With an essay on his life and genius, by Arthur Murphy. [With a portrait.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of...

Title: Greater Britain: a record of travel in English-speaking countries during 1866 and 1867 ... With maps and illustrations. [With plates.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research...

The story of George and Margaret Geoghegan. George was a foot soldier in the Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin who managed to achieve some sort of minor fame for being one of the 84 rebels killed in Easter week. His wife Margaret was...

We are at the gates of Babylon now. There's very little else I can tell you, except that you will hear people talk of your developing your own 'voice'. That's shorthand for your own distinctive style of writing. It comes from endless writing, developing...

Mary was born in 1911 into an England which was soon to change forever. Family life was blighted by the Great War of 1914-1918 and the Depression which followed. This selection of the memories of a nonagenarian is sometimes amusing, occasionally sad. It shows...

The authors complete family biography including a genealogical profile of connected familiesAuthor: Colin RichardsISBN-10: 1291925627ISBN-13: 9781291925623Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/21/2014Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.69d

The following up to Living in Lanzarote, this book charts the Cliffe-Jones family's ups and downs from 2006 until 2014, when they battled a recession, the worst of the Spanish bureaucracy and coped with almost losing everything.Author: Mike Cliffe-JonesISBN-10: 1291920080ISBN-13: 9781291920086Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2014Pages:...

From the age of nineteen Carole decided that travelling to other countries was a lot of fun. She realised that she would need time and money to do more of this. Discovering that the nine-to-five life was definitely not for her, she decided to...

This novel is about a family called Boqus. They had their child after waiting for a long time. Their son becomes disabled with a rare disease. The doctors say that he will die soon. His dad stays strong and keeps looking for a medicine...

This book, I Want To Live, Volume Two, is the follow up to the first I Want To Live book. After my first medical operation for bowel cancer in 1994, I thought then that I was free of this awful disease. But my troubles...

The true life story of my growing up and how I fought the biggest fight of my life. The fight against throat cancer.Author: Ray FrancisISBN-10: 1291791345ISBN-13: 9781291791341Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/21/2014Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.20d

Heartwarming story about one family's journey with cancer... Based on a true story, this novel takes you on a journey about a man living with a life threatening illness. It follows the life of Paul Ware, a professional footballer who once took Stoke City...

With days spent in the drudgery of factory work and nights spent dodging Top Gear repeats, is it possible to escape the boredom of modern life? Why don't you join the author on his musical journey across Manchester, fuelled by pies, real ale, paella...

life and hard times in rhyme. Ted tells it as it is, no punches pulled, so if you do not like the truth do not read on.Author: Terence Ted BeckettISBN-10: 1291717854ISBN-13: 9781291717853Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/23/2014Pages: 358Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Patrick Hendrigan's memoires from the early days to the middle of his many years of work with the Alberta Forest Service. Richly illustrated with his own photos.Author: Patrick HendriganISBN-10: 129171443XISBN-13: 9781291714432Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.27d

Colleen Schirmer's book 'Breaking the Silence' speaks of the 'unspeakable'. As a young teenager she was beaten and raped by her father in a series of attacks. Her father threatened to kill her if she told anyone what had happened. For many years she...

This book contains the parish magazine publications over 6 year period for a local church in Hampshire.Author: Marguerite DommettISBN-10: 1291650180ISBN-13: 9781291650181Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2013Pages: 58Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d

Born during the 'Great Depression' years, life certainly had its challenges for Graeme Kerley and the residents of the small country town, called Cummins in South Australia. This book tells of the resilience, resourcefulness and strength of families and friends during times of need....

This second book from Rachel goes into depth about her journey from abuse and childhood neglect. Her search for answers leads her to various church organisations offering freedom from all kinds of suffering. The journey is long but light and peace are promised if...

Charles Powell was a senior manager in British Caledonian Airways from 1969 until 1986. He dealt with many of the airline's biggest problems in those years. This is his personal memoir of those events.Author: Charles PowellISBN-10: 1291592601ISBN-13: 9781291592603Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2013Pages: 700Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.81lbsSize:...

Pertinent thoughts and musings about life - the author incorporates her personal views as well as the philosophical thoughts that we all share in this journey called life. We can read about the scientific discoveries regarding our brain, about our cosmos, about human interaction...

There is absolutely nothing you can do if your Solicitor does not present your Case properly to the Court - they are bomb proof - !!! And it is only after the Case that you are aware of your Solicitor's inadequacies - but -...

A DIY collection of memories that can be completed by one person or done as a family activity. Can be used for recording memories, as a memory jogger and then as a HARDBACK memento to be passed through generationsAuthor: Stacey HughesISBN-10: 1291520821ISBN-13: 9781291520828Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage:...

Going through the difficulties of adolescence and depression, Sarah writes down poems to try to de-clutter her mind and this shows her poems from when she was 14 going right up to current day. If you like looking into the insights of troubled minds,...

Biography of the early years of George Johnstone Stoney a distinguished Natural Scientist, who coined the term electron. Covering his time in Birr with the Earl of Rosse and his professorship in Queen's College Galway.Author: Adrian RyderISBN-10: 1291480129ISBN-13: 9781291480122Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2012Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The story of one man's lifetime involvement with aircraft and flying, from wartime to the present day.Author: Doug GregoryISBN-10: 1291478965ISBN-13: 9781291478969Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2013Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.43d

This is the story of the Falklands War April 1982. It starts as the ships prepare for war taking you through the days that we spent getting the ships ready to sail, from Portsmouth to arriving at the Falklands. How and what some of...

Born in 1771, in Newtown, Wales, Robert Owen moved to Manchester and became a highly successful capitalist. Appalled by the divisions industrial capitalism wrought on society and children in particular, he fought for legislation to improve the health, education and rights of working people,...