Biography & Autobiography - General

Frank Bartlett was an indifferent student at Harvard when the Civil War began in 1861, but after he joined the Union army he quickly found that he had an aptitude for leadership and rose from captain to brevet major general by 1865. Over the...

R.G. Smith began his career as an engineer for Douglas Aircraft Company in the 1930s, and played a key role in the design of many successful tactical airplanes and along the way developed world-class skills as an artist. In this autobiography, "R.G." describes his...

In the compelling memoir Avoid Mosquitoes-and Other Impossibilities, Nancy Sellin narrates the details of her journey across the world to Liberia, West Africa, where she and her husband intended to save the world as new members of the Peace Corps. Nancy shares her charming...

Dan W. Clanton, Jr. examines the presence and use of religion and Bible in Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot novels and stories and their later interpretations. Clanton begins by situating Christie in her literary, historical, and religious contexts by discussing "Golden Age" crime fiction and...

Every since Talleyrand assumed a prominent role during the opening stages of the French Revolution, his intentions and motivations have been the subject of heated debate. The debate about his achievements and merits is far from over. This bibliography is the first to be...

Among the most imaginative and controversial economists of the 20th century, Joan Robinson is one of the intellectual giants of modern economics. This book pays homage to her and extends the knowledge of her contributions to a new generation of economists. It begins with...

This dictionary offers a ready reference to the biographies of more than 160 individuals prominent in the history of data processing. It includes scientists, engineers, government officials, executives of major computer manufacturing companies, and users of data processing technology, and extends in time from...

Product information not available.Author: UnknownISBN-10: 0313245770ISBN-13: 9780313245770Publisher: GreenwoodLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/1985Pages: 368Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.67lbsSize: 9.48h x 6.34w x 1.32d

It was a time of civil war and economic shift from an agrarian to an industrial society for the 1,390 speakers of state houses of representatives profiled in this unique biographical dictionary. The political climate and characteristics of the politicians as a group are...

Product information not available.Author: Robert LoweryISBN-10: 0313237654ISBN-13: 9780313237652Publisher: GreenwoodLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/17/1983Pages: 487Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.99lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.13d

This is the life story of Rosa Cavalleri, an Italian woman who came to the United States in 1884, one of the peak years in the nineteenth-century wave of immigration. A vivid, richly detailed account, the narrative traces Rosa's life in an Italian peasant...

Author: Jean FloydISBN-13: 9798993409306Publisher: Jean FloydLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/11/2025Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d

Author: Raven H M BlackmoreISBN-13: 9798349683343Publisher: Self-PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2025Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d

Author: Taria FitchISBN-13: 9798218837747Publisher: Taria FitchLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2025Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.34d

Author: Suzanne SouventISBN-13: 9798218684037Publisher: Suzanne SouventLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/05/2025Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.43d

Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name, held at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh from 7 November 2015 to 26 June 2016.Author: Alice StrangISBN-10: 1906270899ISBN-13: 9781906270896Publisher: National Galleries of ScotlandLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2018Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.54lbsSize: 10.39h x 9.61w x...

Author: Logan H. WestbrooksISBN-10: 0998782254ISBN-13: 9780998782256Publisher: Ascent Book PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/10/2025Pages: 308Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d

Author: Janet NaughtonISBN-13: 9798999109040Publisher: Palmango PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2025Pages: 242Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.87lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d

Author: Charles W. B. III WardellISBN-13: 9798998535772Publisher: BookgoLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2025Pages: 276Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Author: Earline Jean StarlingISBN-13: 9798993387239Publisher: StarlingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2025Pages: 228Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d

Author: Robert JanickiISBN-13: 9798993113906Publisher: ReadersquillagencyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/25/2025Pages: 364Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Author: Swan Jelly-BeanISBN-10: 1037110242ISBN-13: 9781037110245Publisher: Austin MacauleyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2025Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d

Author: Maria BurkeISBN-10: 1035855933ISBN-13: 9781035855933Publisher: Austin MacauleyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2025Pages: 220Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.56d

Cambodia changed everything.For Sheryl, opening the latch on the imposing green gate in Southeast Asia for the first time wasn't just a physical act-it was a terrifying break from the safe, comfortable life she once knew back in Colorado. In 2003, when she, her...

**Intellectual Sanity: Logic Over Lunacy** is not just another memoir; it's a rallying cry for anyone willing to challenge the prevailing tides of ideology and reclaim the power of reason. In this compelling work, Gad Saad, a renowned evolutionary psychologist and cultural critic, pulls...

Introducing "Pensacola Days" In 1969, four recent college graduates who all dream of becoming Naval Aviators meet in Pensacola, Florida. Completing Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS), sixteen weeks of intense Marine Corps training at the Pensacola Naval Air Station, is the first step in...

What if the God you've been doubting has been speaking all along-just waiting for you to listen? You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to have it all figured out. And you definitely don't have to pretend you've never questioned everything. If...

From the small village of Valira, Greece, to the vibrant streets of New York City, John Stavros built a legacy that changed the worlds of sport and style. A professional soccer player and visionary designer, he was among the first to merge fashion with...

"Heartland Highways has all the ingredients of a classic road narrative: humor, grit, cultural soul." "...hugely touching and insightful. I really enjoyed my time with him, genuinely feeling that I was sharing this extended trip ... I'll reflect on his story for quite some...

"I Played My Best for Him!" was a finalist in the 2024 American Writing Awards competition! This second edition has a new foreword by Dr. Mary Rorro, Chair of the American Medical Women's Association's Music and Medicine Committee, as well as a new postscript.This...

An honest, brave, funny, heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant book. You will love Janie, a little girl born on the wrong side of the tracks with the right set of gifts that carry her up and away from it all, and into your heart. Fans...

This book is an experiment in storytelling across languages, cultures, and ways of seeing the world. Mom's Story is told in three parts. The first is in English. The second tells the same story in Simplified Chinese (Mandarin), not as a translation, but as...

This photographic collection captures the bravery, dedication, and daily realities of the Evansville Fire Department in action. Through striking, real-life images, readers are given a rare glimpse into the intense and unpredictable world of firefighting from dramatic rescue operations and blazing infernos to quiet...

The Crain Chronicles: One Man's Playbook For Fatherhood, Teamwork and Community is a legacy project for his two boys, Linden and Nolan. From early mornings at the rink to late nights cheering from the stands, his love for hockey has never wavered. As a...

Get On Board the New Underground Railroad is a call to unity, courage, and Love in Actions for today's world. Inspired by the legacy of Harriet Tubman, this book invites readers to see themselves as modern freedom seekers-people committed to breaking the chains of...

In "The Pastor's Trophy Wife," readers are taken on an emotional journey through the life of an ex-wife who endured the ultimate betrayal. This gripping narrative delves into the heart-wrenching experience of a woman who was married to a man revered as a pastor...

The readers must have confidence in themselves, setting goals knowing that life has many obstacles ahead, success comes by determination, and it's never too late to achieve your goals. After reading this book, all those who are stepping out into the public workplace must...

Brian Jones, the founder of the Rolling Stones, was sinisterly murdered only three weeks after he was "fired" from the band. Allegedly drowned in the swimming pool at his Cotchford estate, corroborating witnesses said otherwise - but were suppressed.THE SECRET MURDER OF BRIAN JONES...

Since the invention of the microphone and the newsreel camera, the men and women who entertain us, who govern us, no longer need be godlike creatures sharing their feelings and beliefs from high above on the silver screen; they now must be folks just...

Magnus Chukwuekezie's Against All Odds is more than a memoir-it's a battle cry for anyone who's ever been told "you can't." Born in a humble Nigerian village and diagnosed with polio as a toddler, Magnus refused to let paralysis define his destiny.From daring daily...

Hang on tight as Ric Altman takes you on a whirlwind journey through the pages of his extraordinary life. With a writing style that pays homage to the literary greats - Hemingway's succinctness, Kerouac's poetic spontaneity, and Thompson's unbridled madness - Altman paints a...

In May 2025, history was made when Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV--the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pope born in the United States. As readers trace his journey from Chicago to Vatican City, they encounter age-appropriate biographical facts...

As a young girl growing up in the New Orleans projects, author Ausi dreamed would marry, have a family, live in a beautiful home, and own luxurious cars. She wanted that fairy tale. That dream came true. She married, and they built a home...

Art Celebrity Magazine by Contemporary Art CollectorsLaunch Collection - Summer 2025Issue: Bette RidgewayWhere contemporary art meets culture, style, and influence.Art Celebrity Magazine breaks away from the traditional art world. It is fresh, bold, and made for today's audience, celebrating artists not just as creators...

"Joe Ortenzi delivers on his promise to "land the perfect job" in sparkly, easy to understand words. This is not your parent's job hunting guide! He tells us to treat our career search as a marketing and sales process. He advises us to design...

Hope Rising is a synopsis of my life experiences. Let's be real, this journey can be challenging at times, and one event in particular left me cynical of my fellow man.Join me on a journey of discovery on the AT where trail magic flourishes...

For author Mike Honeycutt, theres nothing more exciting than a remote trip with great scenery. In Mike Honeycutts World of Hunting and Fishing, he shares a travelogue that speaks to his passion for traveling the world to exotic locales to hunt and fish for...

I didn't get the chance to be a kid. The day after high school graduation, I was raising five younger siblings. Later, after tragedy tore through my family, I took in my nephews too. On the outside I looked strong- but inside, I was...

In Volume One of Life's Ups, Downs, & Warts - It's My Story and I'm Sticking to It, Alex concluded Chapter 13 with the following words: "What lay ahead was uncharted territory. I had an office but no formal tasks to do, and no...

This is a story about the life journey of Alberta, Canada, farm boy Alex McCalla, who was born in the late Depression years. His father worked their 160-acre farm with horses, and milked 19 cows, and his mother raised four children in a rambling...